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U.S. Head of Corporate CommunicationsLockton Companies • Kansas City, United States of America
U.S. Head of Corporate Communications

U.S. Head of Corporate Communications

Lockton Companies • Kansas City, United States of America
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We’re seeking an experienced, hands-on communications leader to define and drive the U.S. communications strategy for a global, privately held organization. The U.S. Head of Corporate Communications will lead all aspects of internal and external communications — including executive visibility, public relations, and crisis response — while building and mentoring a high-performing team.

This role requires a visionary leader who can cast the long-term vision, establish best-in-class communications infrastructure, and also roll up their sleeves to execute. The right candidate will have a strong grasp of business strategy, an instinct for storytelling, and the ability to navigate a decentralized organization with confidence and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and execute the U.S. communications strategy, aligned with global goals and business priorities.
  • Define the voice of the U.S. business through consistent storytelling that reflects our purpose, culture, and impact.
  • Partner closely with executive leadership to align communications, reputation management, and thought leadership initiatives.
  • Build, grow, and lead a U.S. communications team — balancing immediate delivery with long-term capability building.

Internal Communications

  • Drive Associate engagement through clear, consistent, and inspiring communications.
  • Oversee internal channels including the intranet, town halls, newsletters, and leadership messaging.
  • Partner with shared services and business leadership to communicate company priorities, change initiatives, and cultural moments.
  • Executive Communications

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on messaging, tone, and positioning.
  • Lead development of executive speeches, thought leadership, media engagements, and internal visibility programs.
  • Build executive visibility across internal and external platforms.
  • Ensure consistent voice and storytelling across all leadership platforms.
  • Public Relations & External Communications

  • Shape and execute a proactive earned-media strategy to elevate the company’s reputation in the U.S. market.
  • Manage external PR agency partners, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives and brand standards.
  • Build strong relationships with national, trade, and local media outlets.
  • Manage press releases, media opportunities, and issues response in coordination with global teams.
  • Crisis & Issues Management

  • Lead crisis communications planning and response across the U.S., in partnership with legal, risk, and operations teams.
  • Establish playbooks, protocols, and training for effective issue management.
  • Provide clear, timely, and trusted guidance to leadership during high-pressure moments.
  • Operational Excellence

  • Manage communications planning, editorial calendar, and measurement systems to ensure consistent alignment across functions.
  • Introduce data-driven reporting on communication impact and engagement metrics.
  • Partner with marketing, brand, and business development teams to maintain message alignment across audiences.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, including internal, external, and executive communications.
  • Proven experience in team leadership — building and developing high-performing communications teams.
  • Strong writing, storytelling, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Demonstrated success managing PR agencies and media relations.
  • Experience in crisis communications and executive advisory support.
  • Familiarity with decentralized or matrixed organizations.
  • Insurance or financial services experience a strong plus.
  • Personal Attributes

  • Visionary Leader : Sees the big picture and builds systems that scale.
  • Hands-On Executor : Comfortable leading strategy one moment and writing a CEO message the next.
  • Collaborative Partner : Builds trust and alignment across business lines and regions.
  • Crisis-Ready Communicator : Calm, decisive, and clear under pressure.
  • Data-Driven Storyteller : Uses insights to inform messaging and demonstrate impact.
  • Change Management : Transformation experience. Flexible and adaptable.
  • Why Join Us

  • Lead communications in one of the company’s most important markets.
  • Shape the next generation of our communications function during a period of exciting transformation.
  • Work alongside a visionary global marketing and communications leadership team.
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • #LI-RS

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