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Sr Director, External CommunicationsHoneywell • Charlotte, NC, United States
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Sr Director, External Communications

Sr Director, External Communications

Honeywell • Charlotte, NC, United States
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Join Honeywell, a global FORTUNE 125 company, as a Senior Director of External Communications, where you will design and drive a comprehensive external communications program in support of the company.

The role, which reports to Honeywell’s Chief Communicator, is part of the company’s Strategy organization and is based in Charlotte, NC.

This key role on Honeywell’s external communications team is responsible for all external positioning supporting Honeywell. In this position you will :

  • Drive top tier industry and business news coverage in support of new product introductions, key initiatives, and integrated marketing communications campaigns.
  • Provide expert reputation management counsel.
  • Lead communications at the local, regional, and national levels aimed at promoting and protecting Honeywell’s interests and the Honeywell brand in those jurisdictions.

We are seeking a candidate who can serve as a trusted advisor for senior executives in mission-critical moments and is a purpose-driven storyteller with strong judgment and a calm demeanor to manage multiple concurrent high-profile projects. The individual in this role works closely with senior leaders to achieve differentiated positioning across all external channels – from social, to owned, to earned.

The ideal candidate will have outstanding written and verbal communications skills, with a thorough understanding of digital and social communications channels and how to leverage them. This individual will need to meet the needs of a varied set of stakeholders and be comfortable in a dynamic environment with rapidly shifting priorities and some level of ambiguity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop global media programs that are strongly linked to business strategy and performance requirements.
  • Develop and execute Executive Positioning strategies to drive top-tier media coverage and visibility to further the company’s reputation.
  • Develop thought leadership programs and narratives aligned with the overall Honeywell positioning and trending news topics / issues.
  • Direct, align and manage PR agency work, measuring success through key performance indicators across a variety of channels, including top-tier media and premier speaking forums.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key reporters / media and manage media inquiries and interview requests.
  • Partner on message development and provide media training and coaching as appropriate for key executive spokespeople.
  • Work with appropriate businesses, functions, and government relations on crisis and issues management.
  • Oversee media measurement and monitoring to stay abreast of the industry and sustainability landscape; evolve public relations strategies based on data and insights.
  • Oversee and develop content for press releases, bylined articles, key messages, media statements, Q&A documents, and briefings.
  • Lead, coach and develop public relations team.
  • Ability to travel 10 - 15% of the time.
  • BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

    In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit :

    The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

    YOU MUST HAVE

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field such as journalism or communications.
  • At least 15 years of demonstrated successful experience in developing, implementing, and measuring communications and public relations plans and programs.
  • 5+ years’ experience in managing people
  • WE VALUE

  • Proven track record of results, change communications and positioning C-level leaders to drive differentiated company coverage.
  • Develop relationships with reporters / media, pitch news stories / ideas, manage journalist inquiries and serving as a media spokesperson.
  • Strong (AP style) writing skills, with ability to develop clear, concise messages that align closely with corporate messaging.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to present effectively to senior management.
  • The ability to think strategically, provide communications counsel, and assist in developing plans to drive results.
  • Ability to identify issues proactively and execute actions to eliminate or minimize their potential impact.
  • Excellent project management and the ability to simultaneously prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Ability to provide communications guidance and work effectively across businesses and corporate functions.
  • Strong business acumen and partnering, consulting and influencing skills with the ability to build and navigate relationships at all levels of the organization, particularly at the executive level.
  • Advanced understanding of business processes and vernacular.
  • Advanced understanding of the complex legislative, regulatory, and political environment related to energy, energy transition, and sustainability issues.
  • Prior experience working in a large, complex international company with diverse products portfolio desired.
  • ABOUT HONEYWELL

    Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq : HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more about Honeywell :

    Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

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