Associate Director, Corporate Affairs/Communications - External Communications Legal and Regulatory

Associate Director, External Communications, Legal & Regulatory Wolters Kluwer is looking for a talented Associate Director, External Communications, for its Legal & Regulatory (LR) division. Candidates must have a strong background in PR and Media Relations, with a good network of legal media contacts globally, and will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic communications program that drives high visibility and value externally. Existing connections with legal and Tier 1 general business press are vital for success. Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in professional information services. The company combines deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and its portfolio offers software tools coupled with content and services that customers need to make decisions with confidence. Every day, our customers make critical decisions to help save lives, improve the way we do business, build better judicial and regulatory systems. We help them get it right. You will serve as a key partner to the divisional executive team, helping them to deliver effective and impactful external communications that influence key, targeted external audiences – primarily the media and relevant analysts. As a direct report to the Senior Director, External Communications, you will be tasked with protecting and promoting the company’s reputation, contributing to growth and profitability. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Provide strategic communications counsel to the executive team as a seasoned, confident external communications professional with an excellent sense of judgment and the ability to earn trust Develop and execute comprehensive external communications/media relations strategies, plans, and activities in support of the LR division – and its full range of solutions globally Manage and develop externally focused communications materials to include but not be limited to: press releases, stand-by statements, news alerts, media briefings, targeted emails to editors/reporters, FAQs, blog and social media posts, by-lined articles, and Annual Report material that relates to LR Proactively pitch and engage with targeted reporters and media outlets to educate them on the LR journey and create greater visibility (via attributions) for the division and its business units Partner closely with the CEO of LR, the divisional Vice President of Internal Communications, as well as relevant Marketing VPs/Directors/leaders, to ensure alignment with marketing messaging and initiatives Leverage insights for stories to build external awareness, typically with media/analysts/influencers, ensuring integrated approach with Internal Communications. Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key media outlets, industry publications and other influencers - pitch stories to key publications with a planned and regular cadence Create media/analyst meeting opportunities for executives and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), in support of strategic divisional plans and objectives. Define desired outcomes of external communications initiatives, including quantitative and qualitative measures Identify and ensure participation and success in relevant industry recognition programs in close collaboration with divisional Communications VPs. Manage award pitches and relevant analyst rankings nominations Anticipate important industry trends along with potential issues and implement appropriate actions to both promote and protect the company and its reputation; mitigate any negative news Monitor media and notify internal stakeholders of time-sensitive issues, events or coverage. Maintain and manage PR review / approval processes and governance; drive continuous improvement of processes, practices and impact of communications and public relations activities Utilize external PR/Media Monitoring agency partners to ensure the provision of high impact, consistent and effective messaging Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (including HR, Internal Communications and Brand) to ensure the sharing of important external communications content that supports the wider business strategy and promotes Wolters Kluwer as a “great place to work.” Minimum Qualifications: BA/BS degree in communications, journalism, English or related field preferred 10 years of communications experience (within a corporate or agency environment) Existing set of strong global media contacts across Tier 1 media, trade publications, and broadcast Proficient in quickly assessing situations and developing customer messaging and talking points for internal employees Experience with crisis communications, including legal, investor and public relations implications. Preferred Qualifications: Superb writing and editing skills and a strong sense of narrative and story-telling Excellent creative thinker, with an ability to quickly comprehend a breadth of information and simplify the communication Ability to verbally relay concepts, goals, project plans to all parties involved in the execution of said plans Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams as well as working in long-distance situations Ability to read and comprehend industry specific documents and/or presentations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate with all levels of management. Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Detail oriented, able to work independently and as a contributor in a team environment. Strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills Flexible and responsive to change. About Wolters Kluwer Wolters Kluwer (EURONEXT: WKL) is a global leader in information, software, and services for professionals in healthcare, tax and accounting, financial and corporate compliance, legal and regulatory, and corporate performance and ESG. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services. Wolters Kluwer reported 2022 annual revenues of €5.5 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 20,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands. Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY). For more information, visit www.wolterskluwer.com, follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Compensation: Target salary range CA, CT, CO, NY, WA:: $143,000-$202,400 About Us Wolters Kluwer is a global provider of professional information, software solutions, and services for clinicians, nurses, accountants, lawyers, and tax, finance, audit, risk, compliance, and regulatory sectors. For 180 years, Wolters Kluwer has been innovating the way professionals and businesses work. Our employees are at the cornerstone of bringing our vision to life. Our pursuit of excellence coupled with the pride we take in our work, enables our customers to solve their most critical problems. At Wolters Kluwer we encourage you to be your unique self, bring your ideas to life, learn, develop, and thrive. We offer you a world of endless opportunities. Join us and build a brighter future! Wolters Kluwer reported 2022 annual revenues of €5.5 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 20,000 people worldwide.  The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.  Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. For more information about our solutions and organization, visit www.wolterskluwer.com, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Wolters Kluwer and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status. GDPR Wolters Kluwer (“we” or “us”) wants to inform you about the ways we process your personal information. In this Privacy & Cookie Notice we explain what personal information we collect, use and disclose. You'll find details related to GDPR and other data privacy policies on our Careers Privacy & Cookies page.

Salary : $143,000 - $202,400