Assistant Director,Corporate Communications Job Carlsbad area,New Mexico USA,Marketing / Advertising / PR

Assistant Director, Corporate Communications – We offer a competitive benefits package!

The Company:

GIA is the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA is a global organization with headquarters located in Carlsbad, CA. GIA in Carlsbad boasts a 17-acre ocean view campus that accommodates approximately 800 of its 3,400 total employees worldwide. It offers many competitive health and commuter benefits that promote the well-being of its employees as well as that of the environment.

The

Location:

This position is located in Carlsbad, California at our corporate headquarters.

Hybrid work schedule. Required to work at least 3 days at Carlsbad, CA office.

What to expect:

We offer competitive medical, dental, vision and matching 401-K plans
Paid vacation, sick and holidays, tuition assistance, commuter benefits

The Environment:

On-site cafe - affordable custom breakfast and lunch meals and Starbucks drinks!
Economic friendly services - electric vehicle charging stations on-site
Ergonomic assessments offered on-site and virtually

Job Overview:

This role leads key elements of GIA’s corporate communications strategy, with primary responsibility for executive and internal communications and a significant role in external communications. The position serves as a strategic communications partner to senior leadership, developing messaging and programs that strengthen GIA’s reputation, engage employees, and advance organizational priorities. The role also contributes to media relations, reputation and crisis communications, and the management of external agency partners.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Executive Communications

Develop and lead an executive communications strategy that positions GIA’s CEO and senior leaders as trusted, authoritative voices within the gem and jewelry sector and advances GIA’s mission and organizational priorities.
Develop executive communications across speeches, op-eds, social media, presentations, and other external platforms to strengthen executive visibility, credibility, and thought leadership.
Identify and evaluate high-value speaking, media, and thought‑leadership opportunities that reach priority audiences across premier media, international forums, podcasts, newsletters, and digital channels.
Advise and prepare senior leaders for interviews, panels, speaking engagements, and other public‑facing opportunities through strategic messaging, briefing materials, and communications coaching.
Monitor industry, media, and stakeholder trends and advise senior leaders on strategic engagement opportunities that advance GIA’s mission, reputation, and organizational objectives.
Strengthen executive readiness for media engagement through media training, preparation, coaching, and ongoing evaluation of communications effectiveness using monitoring, analysis, and feedback.

Internal Communications

Under the leadership of GIA’s Communications Director, create and lead a communications plan that establishes GIA’s CEO and senior leaders as trusted, authoritative figures within the gem and jewelry sector.
Extend leadership voice across speeches, op‑eds, social posts, and well‑timed public moments that carry weight.
Identify venues and opportunities that reach influential audiences, including premier media and international forums as well as more focused channels such as podcasts, newsletters, and online engagements.
Prepare leadership ahead of interviews, panels, and advocacy opportunities so each appearance strengthens GIA's authority.
Ensure a high standard for executive content, balancing authenticity, thought leadership, and strategic focus.
Monitor the field of influence; advise on GIA's leaders should engage to advance GIA’s mission and business objectives.
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