Job Description

Global Gateway Advisors is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and globally minded Director of Corporate Communications to join our New York office. This senior-level role is ideal for a seasoned agency professional with 7–10+ years of experience in corporate reputation, executive visibility, public affairs, and thought leadership. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of business, policy, and media—and brings a sharp understanding of how to position leaders and organizations on the global stage amid a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by AI disruption, geopolitical shifts, and public health complexity.

What You’ll Do

• Lead high-impact communications strategies that elevate client reputation, drive thought leadership, and position executives as influential voices in their industries and beyond.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior clients, offering strategic counsel on media relations, crisis and issues management, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs.
• Craft compelling narratives that translate complex topics—such as AI, global economic interdependence, and health innovation—into accessible, resonant messaging.
• Drive media engagement with top-tier business, policy, and trade outlets, securing high-value placements and thought leadership opportunities.
• Mentor and lead teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture that delivers exceptional client service and drives account growth.

Contribute to business development, leading pitches and expanding client relationships across sectors.

Requirements

What You Bring

• Strategic Acumen: Deep experience in corporate communications, with a strong grasp of reputation management, executive positioning, and public affairs.
• Agency Expertise: Proven success in fast-paced agency environments, with a track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder accounts.
• Media Savvy: Strong relationships with influential media and a keen understanding of today’s dynamic media ecosystem.
• Global Perspective: Ability to navigate global narratives and advise clients on cross-border communications challenges and opportunities.
• Leadership & Collaboration: A motivating presence who leads with empathy, clarity, and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in strategic communications, preferably in an agency setting.
• BA/BS degree or higher.
• Exceptional writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in sectors such as health, technology, finance, or public affairs is a plus.

Base Salary Range: $140,000 – $175,000

About Global Gateway Advisors

Global Gateway Advisors is a strategic communications consultancy focused on helping companies, nonprofits, organizations, and governments establish, grow, enhance, and protect their reputations through dialogue and influencer engagement. We work with leaders to drive engagement and build preference among key stakeholders and decision-makers. 

• We are a dynamic and inclusive team of seasoned communications professionals, strategists, and creatives who work at the intersection of policy, business, media, and influencers. 
• We aim to serve as trusted advisors and partners to our clients, helping them navigate their most critical communications opportunities and challenges. 
• We work with the definitive category leaders and the market disruptors who aspire to rise to the top. 
• Our practice areas include health, technology, finance, social impact, crisis and issues, and corporate/public affairs.

Global Gateway Advisors is an equal opportunity employer committed to equality. We celebrate inclusion and belonging and strive to ensure fairness and consistency in our recruiting, hiring and the professional development of our people. We’re proud to be a certified LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE). 

Benefits

Global Gateway Advisors’ Compensation + Benefits Program provides full-time employees with strong and differentiated compensation and benefits aligned with our firm’s globally minded, entrepreneurial, and rewarding culture that meets the needs of a leading communications professional invested in their future.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k) employer matching, giving policy + volunteer time off, an annual global travel stipend and a generous paid time off package, hybrid work and a professional development program.

Location:

The candidate will be based in the New York City area and work in a hybrid work environment at the New York City office.

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