Director, Communications, Global Brand

Company: Fiserv
Location: Alpharetta, GA

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The Director, Corporate Communications drives the development and successful execution of communications strategies supporting key executive offices. This position creates communications plans, key messages and content for a variety of strategic communications and drives their successful execution and implementation. Ability to provide communications counsel, exceptional writing ability and attention to detail/quality focus are required.


Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop communication strategies, key messages and content in support of key executives’ functions and business groups and in alignment with company priorities and global communications strategy
  • Develop effective communications that align strategic business goals and objectives to messaging, and drive alignment and understanding of execution of the company’s vision, mission, values and strategic framework
  • Drive planning, presentation development and successful execution of communications deliverables for key internal and external events, programs and projects
  • Deliver innovative and creative messaging that incorporates a broad range of communications mediums while interweaving consistent themes
  • Create comprehensive communication strategies that focus on, and strengthen, associate engagement; Drive strategy for routine communication touchpoints (virtual and in-person town hall meetings, conference calls, webinars, focus groups, emails, intranet communications, associate events, newsletters and related internal communications) and execute on communications strategy; Ensure message consistency and drive dissemination and cascade of enterprise messaging across business unit
  • Align supporting resources to ensure the delivery of high-quality content (e.g. market research, creative teams, production resources)
  • Foster connection to company’s brand and value proposition
  • Engage associates and drive positive behavior in support of employer brand
  • Serve as strategic partner to internal stakeholders
  • Additional projects as assigned


Required Qualifications:

  • BA/BS in Journalism or Marketing; MBA preferred
  • Minimum of 8+ years of experience in corporate communications and/or investor relations
  • Critical thinker/analytical skills/business acumen
  • Excellent writing skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to build rapport with executives and influence others to ensure successful execution of communication strategy
  • Ability to think strategically and creatively to develop detailed-oriented approaches to driving measurable performance outcomes
  • Synthesizes and presents complex information in a clear and compelling manner to engage internal audiences
  • Translates corporate priorities into messaging that drives strategic execution
  • Proficient in AP style
  • Must be adaptable to change, driven, energetic and a self-starter
  • Must be a resourceful problem-solver, thorough, curious, committed and engaged
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality communications deliverables under deadline pressure
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, effective team player and collaborator
  • Experience developing and gaining buy-in for strategic, comprehensive communications plans that employ various tactics and communications channels and are tailored to specific audiences
  • Experience developing a variety of content types (e.g., scripts, infographics, video, etc.)
  • Must have experience communicating with a global workforce
  • Experience in managing confidential/sensitive information
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with a focus on planning, setting priorities, and managing process through completion including meeting commitments and measuring effectiveness of programs
  • Ability to manage project budgets and timelines


Fiserv is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet.