Director, Communications

Company: Altana
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Brooklyn, NY, Washington, D.C., Boston, MA, San Francisco, CAAltana provides the world's only dynamic, intelligent map of the global supply chain - the Altana Atlas - using AI and machine learning models to connect with and learn from massive sets of public and private data. Through the Atlas, companies and governments can understand the distant origins of products well beyond their own direct suppliers; discover trading relationships and national security risks deep in their networks; measure labor and environmental impacts; identify related risks and opportunities; ensure effective compliance and enforcement with trade requirements; and collaborate to manage all of it.We have built a fundamental understanding of how the world's economy works, and the implications for global resiliency, sustainability and opportunity are enormous. Backed by leading investors and used by the world's most important organizations (Maersk, US Customs and Border Protection, Boston Scientific, and more), Altana's mission is to power a new era of globalization organized around trusted supply chain networks.This is a lofty mission, and our success depends on building a diverse, global team and creating an environment in which they can thrive. We operate in accordance with our values: we focus on value creation, not capture; we foster diversity and embrace difference; we embrace reality; we get things done; we amaze our clients. When you join Altana, you'll be joining a vibrant, collaborative team working together to solve complex problems with the potential for global societal impact.The Opportunity at AltanaAs the Director of Communications at Altana, you will play a critical role in shaping our brand narrative, raising awareness, and enhancing and protecting our reputation in the market. You will be responsible for developing and implementing an integrated external and internal communications strategy that aligns with our overall business objectives, and helps us to advance our category and product vision, go to market efforts, and internal alignment. This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class team and make a meaningful impact in an exciting industry.Your Responsibilities

• Working with the executive team, develop, refine, and continuously iterate on our overarching communications plan in support of our business goals, including strategy, message, and positioning.
• Independently develop tactics and lead execution of key programs and campaigns to deliver on communications plans, leveraging internal resources and agencies as appropriate.
• Generate broad market awareness of and interest in Altana's platform and software in our core geographic and industry markets; communicate Altana's unique value proposition to elected officials, policymakers, journalists, and other influencers, and directly to the public, across all surfaces, including social media.
• Support broader media relations efforts, including thought leadership, industry positioning, and user education.
• Partner with our executive and People teams to develop and manage our internal communications strategy to ensure that our employees are informed, engaged, and aligned.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of our communication strategies and make recommendations for improvements.You Have
  • 10+ years of experience in a communications, public relations or marketing role.
  • 5+ years of experience in managerial or leadership experience in the same function.
  • Teamwork and the ability to lead and motivate a team to produce high-level, brand-driven content.
  • Extensive knowledge of and expertise in marketing and public relations campaigns.
  • Analytical skills to solve problems and find the best way to convey a message.
  • The creativity to produce exciting and interesting content.
  • Organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects while working on a deadline or in a fast-paced environment.
  • The technological ability to work on a variety of digital platforms and also create web and mobile content.This role is based in New York City or Washington, DC and candidates must be within commuting distance from our New York or Washington offices.Why it's great to work at Altana
    • We love to collaborate, and we win as a team!
    • We are committed to engineering excellence.
    • We value personal and professional development.
    • We learn from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
    • We impact the world, from enabling developing countries to identifying drug traffickers.At Altana, we believe that a diverse workforce enables greater creativity, performance, and adaptability. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome you to join us as you are. Our employment opportunities and decisions are based on business needs and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, family care or medical leave status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the areas in which we operate. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, in any situation.
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