Director - Communications

Job Summary

The Director of Communications leads an integrated team to drive messaging, branding and strategy across internal and external audiences — partnering with executive leadership to sharpen the company’s voice and tie communications to business outcomes.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads an integrated, multi-location team spanning internal communications, media relations, digital/social, brand and multimedia — continuously strengthening policies, processes and infrastructure
• Serves as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership, developing and executing communications strategies that position Expand Energy's narrative and connect directly to business performance
• Translates complex business strategy into compelling communications strategies and tactics that align and motivate employees while reinforcing accountability — driving consistent message cascade across the organization
• Owns the Expand Energy brand, helping ensure consistency and quality across materials, platforms and channels
• Anticipates reputational risks and develops proactive approaches to protect and strengthen the company's position
• Manages the communications budget, including monitoring, reporting and forecasting department expenses
• Manages external partners — agencies, advisors and consultants
• Represents Expand Energy on select industry trade association communications committees

Job Specific Skills

• Expert knowledge across media channels — print, broadcast, digital, social, interactive and multimedia
• Expertise in executive communications including visibility strategy, media prep, town halls, earnings-related messaging and high-stakes situations
• Proven ability to advise, coach and influence senior executives and develop talent at all levels
• Strong cross-functional collaborator who builds relationships and maintains high standards of partnership across teams
• Skilled at driving alignment and engagement across large, distributed workforces — building cascade models and communications rhythms that connect strategy to the day-to-day employee experience
• Anticipates and manages reputational risk with disciplined, timely response in high-pressure situations
• Strong judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Adapts strategies to evolving market conditions, technologies and regulatory environments

Education

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree - from accredited university - Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field

Experience

Minimum: 12 years related work experience

Preferred: 2 - 5 years supervisory/management experience