Verizon
Verizon
Verizon is a telecommunications company serving consumers, businesses, and government organizations with wireless connectivity, broadband, fiber-optic networks, and related digital services. Its operations span mobile and fixed-line infrastructure, retail and online channels, and enterprise communications, creating opportunities for professionals working across network technology, customer services, business solutions, and other functions supporting large-scale connectivity.

Associate Director, Business Communications — Verizon (Hybrid)

Lead Verizon Business communications across B2B media relations, executive storytelling, and product launches. Develop narratives for innovations such as Verizon AI Connect.

Description

  • Create integrated communications strategies for major B2B product launches, marketing programs, and commercially important initiatives such as Verizon AI Connect
  • Lead proactive media relations and cultivate connections with journalists covering business, technology, and enterprise markets
  • Serve as a trusted communications adviser to senior executives
  • Prepare messaging, executive briefings, and positioning for media engagements and industry keynote appearances
  • Develop and manage narrative frameworks, including message maps, proof points, Q&As, and thought-leadership content
  • Maintain aligned messaging across internal, external, and partner communications
  • Monitor campaign sentiment and assess earned-media performance
  • Apply communications metrics to refine strategy and improve results over time
  • Lead rapid-response communications and help protect the brand during issues and crises
  • Oversee external agency partners
  • Partner with marketing, product, and other cross-functional teams
  • Lead project workstreams with strategic focus and flexibility

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or at least four years of professional experience
  • At least eight years of relevant experience gained through professional work, military service, or specialized training
  • Background in external B2B corporate communications, executive communications, or agency environments
  • Strong record of B2B media relations, narrative development, and securing prominent business or technology coverage
  • Experience advising senior executives within a complex, matrixed organization
  • Ability to establish communications programs from the ground up
  • Skill in turning complex technologies, including AI, enterprise software, and network solutions, into clear, accessible stories
  • Master’s degree is preferred
  • Experience in B2B technology and/or telecommunications
  • Established relationships with national business, technology, and industry journalists
  • Experience overseeing PR agencies and multidisciplinary product communications launches

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Identity theft protection
  • Pet insurance
  • Group home and auto insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Up to eight company-paid holidays annually
  • Up to six personal days annually
  • Paid parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Additional incentives
  • Premium compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, holiday pay, and role-dependent allowances
  • Up to 15 vacation days annually for new hires, with additional time accruing through continued service

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