Chief Communications Officer

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Chief Communications Officer (CCO) is responsible for developing and leading Delta Zeta’s corporate communications philosophy and strategy. This role ensures the execution of consistent messaging across the corporation (Sorority, Foundation and National Housing Corporation), advancing the Sorority’s mission, vision, values and strategic priorities, assuring high-quality content and operationalizing the communications strategy.

• Create communications plans that support and reinforce Delta Zeta’s strategic priorities, organizationalgoalsand annual priorities.
• Monitor and report on communications performance.

• Serve as Delta Zeta’s primary writing and editorial authority, ensuring continuity in voice, tone, brandstandardsand messaging.
• Oversee content calendars and project management workflow to ensure timely, coordinated and high-quality outputs.

• Protect and strengthen the Delta Zeta brand through ensuring visual identity, messaging standard sand editorial guidelines are followed across the organization.
• Ensure consistency and professionalism acrossall channels, including existing and future print, digital, social,emailand external media.

• Lead,mentorand manage communications staff, providing annual performance reviewsandgoals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally among entities to deliver cohesive communications.
• Leverage industry best practices to offer guidance on messaging, tone and audience engagement.

• Oversee media relations, publicstatementsand external messaging in alignment with organizational guidance and leadership direction.
• Ensure Delta Zeta’s public presencereflectsthe organization’s six core values of friendship, community, generosity,curiosity, empowerment and belonging.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, ora related field.
• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in communications management and leadership.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with ademonstratedability to lead editorial processes and content teams.
  
  Proven experience directing complex, multi-channel communications projects from conception through execution.
• Proven experience in team building and leadership.
• Strong understanding of brand management, messagingframeworksand audience segmentation.
• Experience managing external agencies,freelancers or creative vendors.

• Impeccable oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to translate strategy into execution.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for events and conferences.

Salary is in the range of $75,000 to $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Additional benefits are outlined on our website via the link below.
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