Category: Communications & Reputation Management
Location: Manhattan, New York, NY (Hybrid)
About the Opportunity
Lavner has been retained by a nationally recognized professional services organization to identify a Senior Director of Corporate Communications to support executive visibility, strategic messaging, and enterprise reputation initiatives during a period of sustained growth and organizational evolution.
This is a high-impact leadership role operating at the intersection of executive communications, media strategy, internal alignment, and stakeholder engagement. The environment is fast-moving, intellectually demanding, and highly collaborative — suited for someone who combines strategic judgment with strong operational execution.
The organization itself is established, financially stable, and widely respected within its sector. Leadership places significant value on thoughtful communication, calm decision-making, and long-term brand stewardship rather than reactive or overly promotional messaging.
The position is based in Manhattan with a flexible hybrid structure.
The Environment
This is not a heavily layered communications team where work disappears into endless approvals and internal politics.
The group operates with a relatively lean structure and places substantial trust in experienced professionals capable of operating independently, advising senior leadership directly, and navigating ambiguity with maturity.
The right individual will likely come from one or more of the following environments:
- Corporate communications within a complex organization
- Executive communications supporting senior leadership
- Reputation management or public affairs
- Agency environments supporting enterprise clients
- Investor, regulatory, or stakeholder-facing communications functions
The organization values professionalism, composure, responsiveness, and strategic thinking over volume, noise, or unnecessary visibility.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Executive Communications
Support senior leadership with strategic messaging, presentations, thought leadership initiatives, internal communications, and high-visibility stakeholder interactions.
Reputation & Brand Stewardship
Help guide communication strategy during periods of growth, change, and market visibility while maintaining consistency across internal and external messaging.
Media & External Engagement
Partner with leadership and external stakeholders on proactive communications initiatives, media coordination, and issue-sensitive situations requiring careful judgment.
Cross-Functional Alignment
Work closely with legal, operations, HR, and commercial leadership teams to ensure messaging consistency and organizational clarity across multiple business units.
Strategic Advisory
Act as a trusted internal partner capable of advising leadership on communication risks, tone, stakeholder perception, and organizational positioning.
Ideal Background
The organization is open to a range of backgrounds provided the individual brings strong judgment, executive presence, and communication discipline.
Strong consideration will be given to professionals with experience such as:
- Corporate Communications
- Executive Communications
- Public Affairs
- Media Relations
- Reputation Management
- Strategic Communications
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Crisis Communications
- Leadership Advisory
Experience supporting senior executives or highly visible stakeholder environments is strongly preferred.
What Stands Out
The strongest candidates typically demonstrate:
- Calm and thoughtful communication style
- Ability to simplify complexity
- High emotional intelligence
- Strong writing and editorial judgment
- Professional maturity
- Confidence operating near senior leadership
- Ability to manage sensitive information appropriately
- Comfort navigating evolving priorities without excessive structure
Compensation & Structure
- Competitive base salary
- Performance bonus structure
- Comprehensive benefits
- Hybrid flexibility
- Long-term growth opportunity
- High-visibility strategic exposure
Exact compensation will depend on experience, scope alignment, and overall background.
Confidential Search
This search is being conducted confidentially on behalf of the hiring organization.
Additional details regarding company identity, team structure, and compensation parameters will be discussed with qualified individuals during the process.
Apply
Professionals interested in confidential consideration are encouraged to apply directly through Lavner.
All inquiries will be handled with discretion.