Blake Starr

Senior Communications Specialist - Executive Engagement   REQ SNAPSHOT

External ID: DLTJP00064851

Hiring Manager: Jenny Phan Location: Fort Collins, CO (Hybrid) Onsite Requirement: Average of 2 days per week at client office Contract Duration: 6+ Months (12/01/2026 – 05/31/2027) Maximum Bill Rate (MVR): $67.00/hr Maximum W2 Pay Rate: $44.38/hr Experience Level: 5+ years in Executive Communications; 4+ years in Project Management or comparable roles Employment Type: W2 Only POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Communications & Executive Engagement Program Manager to develop and execute high-impact communications supporting senior executives and organizational initiatives within a large technology-focused enterprise. This role combines executive communications, strategic storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and program management. The ideal candidate can translate complex business and technology topics into compelling messaging, manage high-visibility communications initiatives, and collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• 5+ years of executive communications experience, including developing leadership messaging, presentations, announcements, and executive-level content.

• 4+ years of project management or comparable experience, managing multiple communications initiatives, stakeholders, deadlines, and deliverables.

• Strong background in corporate, executive, or internal communications within a large, complex organization.

• Excellent writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex business or technical topics for different audiences.

• Proven experience partnering with senior executives, Chiefs of Staff, and cross-functional stakeholders to develop and deliver strategic communications.

• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting senior executives and developing thought leadership content.

• Background in the technology industry or communicating complex technical topics.

• Experience supporting executive communications programs, large internal events, or all-hands meetings.

• Familiarity with internal communications platforms, newsletters, digital publishing, and engagement analytics.

• Experience using AI-enabled communications tools to improve content development and workflows.

• Knowledge of communications governance, approval processes, and multi-stakeholder reviews.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with senior leaders, Chiefs of Staff, and stakeholders to develop executive and organizational communications.

• Create and refine leadership messaging, talking points, presentations, announcements, articles, and thought leadership content.

• Lead communications planning and execution for strategic initiatives, organizational announcements, leadership events, and all-hands meetings.

• Manage communications projects from initial intake through content development, stakeholder review, approval, distribution, and follow-up.

• Translate complex business and technology priorities into clear, engaging narratives tailored to different audiences.

• Coordinate with communications, creative, business, and leadership teams to ensure consistent messaging and timely delivery.

• Support internal communications channels, newsletters, digital content, and editorial calendars.

• Evaluate communications effectiveness and audience engagement to identify improvement opportunities.

• Improve communications processes, templates, workflows, and AI-enabled content development practices.

RECRUITER SCREENING QUESTIONS

1. Walk me through your experience developing executive-level communications. What types of messaging or content have you created for senior leadership?

2. Describe a high-visibility communications initiative you managed from planning through execution. How did you coordinate stakeholders, approvals, and deadlines?

3. Tell me about a time you translated a complex business or technology topic into clear messaging for a broader audience. What was your approach?

Hybrid Requirement: Confirm the candidate is comfortable working onsite in Fort Collins, CO, an average of 2 days per week.