Director, Internal & External Communications North America

At a Glance:

As the fastest-growing running brand on the planet, On is gaining new fans with ever-increasing momentum. We are looking for an inspiring thought leader and practitioner in Corporate and Brand Communications to strengthen our expertise in this field – focusing specifically on the North America market. This role is an exciting challenge to help us define the next stage of how On is discovered and perceived in North America.

Your Team:

We’re the friend who shows you where to find city adventures, the run crew captain who won’t let you slow into the finish, the trail runner who pushes you to the summit to soak up the sunrise. We love getting to know our community and finding out what they want and need. We’re always looking for new, interesting ways to communicate our products – so if you have an idea that could be our new secret weapon, speak up and run with it (literally)!

We’re big thinkers and change-makers, constantly reinventing how we do things – questioning the status quo and finding new ideas to try as inspiration strikes us.

Your Mission:

• Bring a strategic view to communications focusing on the North America market:
• Creating a strategic Investor Relations communication strategy along side the IR team
• Lead On`s NA Communications team – a conscious leader who could drive results and grow people`s potential.
• Innovate North America’s communications strategy beyond traditional media for both external and internal audiences
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with media and influential professionals.
• Build a corporate communications roadmap and narrative to showcase our brand, products, and potential to media, opinion formers, investors, business influencers.
• Manage potential crisis or risks as part of our communication strategy.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and agencies.

Your Story:

• A real expert in your field, you’ve worked in the Communications field for at least 10 years and have loved every minute of it.
• Experience with Investor Relations is a must have for this position 
• Calling you an expert in Corporate Communications and Marketing PR – these areas doesn’t even begin to do your knowledge and experience justice.
• You bring a strong regional network in the media and business environment.
• A conscious leader with the vision required to manage a team, you inspire the trust and respect of everyone around you.
• A positive spirit, you guide, direct and inspire those around you. You see yourself as a partner to your teammates and want to help them achieve their true potential.
• You understand that leadership is not given – it’s earned through hard work and commitment to your team. You live by this and have a track record of building the next generation of leaders.
• Truly business savvy, you’re quick to understand and navigate both risks and opportunities.
• You thrive when you don’t have all the answers, you work tirelessly and autonomously in order to turn ideas into reality.
• Articulate and eloquent, you’re completely comfortable when it comes to crafting a message in English.

Please submit your portfolio or provide a link to a sample of your work on your resume. This allows us the best and most fair way to review all applicants. We look forward to hearing from you!

What we offer:

We offer a dynamic, challenging and sportive environment that has been ranked as the ‘fastest growing sports company’ of its time. With offices across the globe, we are an international team who is hungry to innovate and build something incredible. We foster an active environment where each individual thrives for excellence and can achieve their full potential. This is where your work matters, you’re hands-on and your team members are amongst the very best in their respective disciplines and fields. 

If you are driven to bring On to the next level, curious about the opportunity and want to be part of our growing team send us your application, and join the ONiverse!

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination. We are requesting that you provide sensitive demographic information such as gender identity and race/ethnicity to help us ensure that we are creating equitable and fair experiences for all potential future team members. You are not required to provide this demographic information and this information will in no way impact your eligibility for hire.

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