Director - Communications - CAQ

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to work collaboratively across the CAQ staff, sharing team information and sponsorship opportunities to maximize CAQ’s ability to further its mission.

• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to participate in public-facing meetings with Sr. Director of Stakeholder Management, as appropriate.

•  Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
•  Ability to think creatively and strategically.
•  Good judgment.

Required Experience, Qualifications & Education

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in communications, public affairs, media relations, or journalism.

• Excellent writing and editing skills, with an unfailing dedication to quality and accuracy.

• Experience working closely with the media to promote, explain, and defend an organization’s point of view; crisis communications experience a plus.
• Understanding of the latest trends and tools for media engagement and good instincts.
• Strong, positive interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to CAQ staff, members’ staff, and other key constituencies.
• Experience managing external vendors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various technologies to support marketing and communications functions; including CRMs and media monitoring software.

Preferred Experience, Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or equivalent; advanced degree a plus.