Division Director, Enterprise Communications

Who we are looking for :

Join our dynamic organization as our Division Director, Enterprise Communications. In this high-profile role, you will develop and oversee internal and external communication strategies, programs, and budget to support ASCO’s progress toward its mission, vision, strategic plan, and priorities.

Your responsibilities will span across key areas such as media relations, editorial communications, employee communications, executive and volunteer leadership communications, reputation and crisis management, and brand management.

Join us and make an impact in shaping ASCO's communication strategy and success.Remote candidates welcome or primary location in Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global development and implementation of enterprise communications strategy and effectiveness, tactical plans, and metrics for all enterprise audiences : employees, external stakeholders, thought leaders, media, volunteer leadership and members.
• Lead and mentor colleagues and serve as a member of the ICM lead team to build a culture of collaboration and integration, positioning the ICM team as a strategic partner to ASCO staff and volunteer leadership, and program leaders.
• Build and implement infrastructure to ensure teams are working together and with internal and external global stakeholders effectively and efficiently, and upholding ASCO’s editorial and brand standards.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify and understand communication needs ensuring that all teams, as well as others communicating on behalf of ASCO, are communicating a consistent narrative and working toward a defined set of priorities.
• Oversee global crisis communication efforts, managing sensitive issues and ensuring timely and effective communication to internal and external audiences.
• Develop and maintain relationships with media outlets, influencers, and other relevant external stakeholders, ensuring accurate and positive coverage of ASCO's initiatives and events.
• Equip direct reports to develop a news bureau, including building infrastructure and processes to guide operations, journalistic standards, day-to-day operations.
• Guide the corporate brand strategy team and enhancement of related infrastructure, usage, and efforts to ensure consistent and effective brand usage across the organization.
• Provide oversight to the corporate communications team as it works closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., HR, IT, Finance) to shape employee communications strategies, messaging, and tactics to ensure employees feel engaged, informed, and valued.
• Oversee the team’s work to protect and defend ASCO’s reputation through effective issues management, reputation management, and proactive communications serving as lead contact for real-time organizational response in timely and sensitive situations.
• Guide the development and deployment of narrative and key messages for all ASCO employees and volunteers who are speaking on behalf of the organization.
• Equip team members to work with ASCO’s executive and volunteer leadership team to develop and deploy speaking engagement strategy, content, preparation, and measurement.
• Oversee management of the communications committee of the Board, year-round communications, and engagement strategies; support of committee chair, team stakeholders, and volunteer services and committee activities, including disclosure.
• Manage the enterprise communications budget effectively, allocating resources to the highest impact strategies and channels and adhering to financial guidelines.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging communication technologies to enhance ASCO's communication efforts.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to support business needs

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or related field
• 15+ years of professional experience in corporate communications
• 5+ years of supervisory experience
• Strong internal communications and engagement experience
• Executive speech writing and speaker support experience
• Proficiency in Associated Press Style

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
• Corporate communication experience in a healthcare field with oncology preferred
• Nonprofit organization experience
• Experience working in a matrixed environment
• Experience in issues management and crisis communications planning development of programs, and implementation of policies that protect corporate reputation

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong relationships and lead diverse, cross-functional teams
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently, deliver high-quality work, and proactively communicate progress while effectively adapting to changing priorities
• Ability to think creatively and strategically and identify and solve problems
• Experience collaborating with global stakeholders and managing global communications on a remote basis
• Ability to work with members, volunteers and external stakeholders across cultures, languages and borders
• Experience working with in-market media in global markets
• Ability to understand enterprise priorities, identify how to use communications to make progress against them, and guide multiple teams in developing and executing plans
• Ability to understand internal client needs and understand how to use communications to address them
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines consistently, deliver high-quality work, and proactively communicate progress
• Outstanding communications skills, including editorial and proficiency in Associated Press Style
• Strong command of journalistic standards and understanding what makes information newsworthy

ADA / Physical Requirements

Extended periods seated or standing at a desk.

High use of computer and other office technology equipment.

Travel

15-20 days / yr including the potential for international travel

Generous Benefits Package :

• Hybrid Work Environment
• Open Leave Policy
• Paid Family Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year
• Staff Appreciation Days
• 401(k) : 7.5% Employer Contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility and Family Forming
• Healthcare Concierge
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Healthcare Savings Account
• Disability and Life Insurance

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

At ASCO, our goal is to foster and encourage a diversity of thought, experience, and background in our workplace. Our organization’s culture is multi-dimensional, and we encourage our employees to leverage their unique perspectives and ideas.

BenefitsFidelity 401(k) Retirement PlanEmployees become eligible to defer their salary within their first month at ASCO; employees who do not make a deferral election will be automatically enrolled at a rate of 6% (employee can opt out).

Employees are immediately eligible, upon hire, to begin receiving the ASCO 401(k) plan contributionsASCO contributes 7.5% of earningsFour-year vesting schedule based on employment anniversary : 25% on one-year anniversary, 50% on two-year anniversary, 75% on three-year anniversary, and 100% on four-year anniversary, Medical Insurance BenefitsEmployees and eligible dependents (spouse / domestic partner and children) are eligible for coverage on the first day of the month following their hire date.

Employee contributions to premium costs are minimal.CareFirst Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health InsuranceOne POS Plan and one POS plan with an HSAAll Plans include medical, prescription drug, and vision benefits, Delta Dental Insurance Includes orthodontiaHealth & Wellness BenefitsASCO pays 100% of the premiums for the benefits listed below.

Benefit eligibility begins on the first of the month following hire date : Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance provides 60% salary (up to a maximum of $10,000 / month) for qualified injury or illnessLife Insurance benefit is two times annual base salary up to a maximum of $200,000Employee Assistance Program (EAP) service providing up to six counseling sessions, as well as referrals for work / life, legal, and financial servicesLeave BenefitsFlexible time off - employees can take the time off that they need as long as the employee meets their work deliverablesPaid Family Leave - eligible employees may take up to twelve (12) work weeks of Paid Family Leave during a rolling 12-month period for a qualifying reason13 paid holidays in which offices are closed for businessFor 2024, ASCO is closed for Staff Appreciation Days between Christmas and New Year'sAdditional PerksTransportation Subsidy ASCO pays for parking on-site or provides up to $165 / month for mass transitSupplemental life and long-term disability insurance available annuallyCompensationASCO’s pay philosophy is to maintain a fair and competitive compensation program that is market-based, tied to performance, and aligned with ASCO’s core values.

ASCO’s goal is to keep pace in the marketplace by paying competitively to attract, hire, and retain the most qualified professionals.

Our salary program features job families that allow for the identification of functional knowledge-based professional specialties.