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Director, Corporate Affairs & Communications

Director, Corporate Affairs & Communications

TransUnionWashington, DC, United States
1 day ago
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What We'll Bring :

At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. We’re consistently exploring new technologies and tools to be agile. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius. Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting‑edge technology.

The Director of Corporate Affairs & Communications is responsible for leading strategic public affairs and issues communications to help build understanding and support for matters affecting our business. As a leader on TransUnion’s Corporate Affairs & Communications team, this role has responsibility broadly for building the reputation of the company as a global information and insights company that makes trust possible in global commerce.

You’ll serve as the communications partner to the U.S. Government Relations team, understanding their strategies to promote TransUnion’s interests with policymakers and similar stakeholders and delivering strategic communications that lead to measurable outcomes.

You will also strengthen and lead the execution of TransUnion’s response to issues affecting our U.S. business, as part of a cross‑functional response team. You’ll collaborate on globally relevant matters with colleagues responsible for issues in other TransUnion geographies and occasionally provide back‑up support to their regions. You will also lead efforts to continuously improve the company’s crisis readiness through ongoing communication, training, tabletop exercises and plan refinements.

Our ideal candidate is a leader and a self‑starter who thrives in an energetic global environment that encourages innovation, and can quickly grasp complex concepts and translate them into compelling messages. The role liaises with colleagues at all levels across the company, including Legal Risk & Compliance, Executive, Global Solutions, US Markets, Global Data Analytics & Technology, HR and Marketing leadership.

What You'll Bring :

  • A minimum of 10+ years relevant professional experience, preferably in a corporate, agency, government or campaign / political setting
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or another related field and / or professional qualification in related field
  • A strategic communications mindset that enables you to develop relevant strategies that have real impact and help achieve real business objectives, with a strong track record of success developing, executing and measuring strategic communication programs
  • Exceptional communication skills, including ability to write, edit and present compelling content, with a temperament to confidently represent, persuade others and negotiate in the best interests of TransUnion and its business / functional segments
  • Deep experience developing media strategy and cultivating reporter / influencer relationships
  • Expertise in policy‑related communications either in or aimed at U.S. legislative and regulatory bodies
  • Expertise in crisis management, with corporate issues management experience preferred
  • Diplomacy and ability to form effective, consultative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to engage with and coach senior executives on strategic communication matters
  • Proven team leadership capabilities, including the ability to nurture and develop talent within your own team so they are fulfilled and reach their potential
  • Comfortable with change and working under deadline pressure in a rapidly evolving environment with strong resource management, prioritization and organizational skills
  • Creativity, flexibility and initiative
  • Occasional travel (5–10%) to TransUnion locations and external events required

We'd Love to See

  • Experience working in information services and / or financial services
  • Experience communicating with a diverse international audience
  • Advanced degree
  • Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese or French
  • Impact You'll Make

  • Help influence the future of our business leading TransUnion’s communications strategy for US public affairs and issues, developing plans, messaging and deliverables
  • Build and protect our reputation as key member of the enterprise and US crisis / incident communications teams
  • Lead TransUnion’s communication centers of excellence for public affairs and issues, building innovative and scalable best practices to advance our business strategy. Ensure clarity, consistency and alignment of messages across audiences and channels, and instill disciplined best practices and structure to maximize impact.
  • Serve as strategic communications counsel to key internal stakeholders, providing insight and coaching on communication needs and opportunities
  • Develop productive relationships with key media reporters and handle pitches, inquiry responses, background briefings, spokesperson trainings and media monitoring.
  • Collaborate with industry organizations, research partners and other third parties to develop compelling communication campaigns and deliverables.
  • Develop talent, providing coaching to 1‑3 direct reports and mentoring support across wider Corporate Affairs and Communications function; indirectly manage the contributions of colleagues and agencies.
  • Set annual goals and targets aligned to wider stakeholders and team / global reporting requirements ensuring an integrated approach to all activity; capacity plan and prioritize as required.
  • Maintain core materials necessary for the delivery of the ongoing corporate program (e.g. overall strategy, tactical / activity planners, key message and briefing documents, processes etc. across Corporate Affairs and Comms requirements)
  • Periodically, this role will also support additional Corporate Affairs & Communications strategic projects / initiatives as required.
  • Benefits

    TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non‑exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long‑term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.

    We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion’s affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting ERCoE@transunion.com.

    Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

    Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the company’s reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

    This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in‑person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

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