Director, Communications & Brand

At Verint, we believe customer engagement is the core of every global brand. Our mission is to help organizations elevate Customer Experience (CX) and increase workforce productivity by delivering CX Automation. We hire innovators with the passion, creativity, and drive to answer constantly shifting market challenges and deliver impactful results for our customers. Our commitment to attracting and retaining a talented, diverse, and engaged team creates a collaborative environment that openly celebrates all cultures and affords personal and professional growth opportunities. Learn more at www.verint.com.

Overview of Job Function:The Director, Communications and Brand will partner with the senior leadership to develop, direct and oversee the global communications strategy, planning and execution. The position will collaborate with and leverage cross-functional, global team of executives and other leaders to develop and deploy communications across various channels, audiences, and regions. The position is responsible for brand and message strategy and communications that reinforce Verint’s market leadership, technology innovation and a deep commitment to customer success. The position will provide leadership for such key functions , public relations,  internal communications, customer advocacy, brand strategy, and creative execution.

Principal Duties and Essential Responsibilities:

• Drive market and internal awareness of Verint as the CX Automation company.
• Drive an effective brand identity and momentum for Verint as a leader in CX automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Plan and direct content creation for external communications channels via coordinated media relations, research, blogs, and related thought leadership.
• Drive strategy for global Customer Advocacy programs including reference program, case study program, and client advisory boards.
• Drive strategy and execution of internal communications.
• Manage a direct team of communications and creative/design professionals.
• Direct and manage various agency relationships including design and creative services, advertising, and public relations.

Requirements

• A 4-year college degree in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field, or the equivalent years of work history.
• A minimum of 12 years of demonstrated experience with delivering effective communications strategies that create clarity around business strategy in a software or technology organization.  
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience leading teams within one or more similar lines of business, which may include marketing or marketing operations. 
• Direct experience leading change communications initiatives in global organizations.
• Effective direct team and agency management experience.
• Polished business acumen.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively.
• Proven strategic decision-making ability.
• Success working in large, complex and matrixed organizations.
• Proven networking skills.
• Exceptional listening skills.
• Successful completion of a background screening process including, but not limited to, employment verifications, criminal search, OFAC and Social Security verification. 

Benefits

Benefits:  

You've learned about what you'll be doing, here are some of the benefits you'll be getting when you join Calabrio: 

• Global team recognized for their passion and innovation 

• Innovative product culture and project exposure 

• Training and development from industry-leading experts 

• Cutting edge benefit programs that include: 401(k) with company matching; medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life insurance; flexible PTO; paid holidays and parental leave; tuition reimbursement and more 

Calabrio People are: Open, Clear, Ambitious, Accountable, Collaborative, Consistent 

What we value most…workplace diversity and ensuring an environment of mutual respect.  We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment is to continue to keep our people healthy, focused, and inspire creativity.  Our team members are offered comprehensive benefits for various life circumstances and needs, great opportunities for career development, and a balanced work-life to achieve personal and professional success (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). As an Innovator with Purpose, you’ll feel motivated and genuinely excited to come to work! 

Calabrio celebrates and fosters a culture that thrives on diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Calabrio are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We celebrate the >40 nationalities of team members that contribute to our success. 

We recognize diversity comes in many forms, to foster an inclusive hiring experience any applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, or applicable state law, who are unable to comply with Calabrio’s application process due to their disability may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation. Request for accommodation in the application process can be made by emailing [email protected]. An applicant requesting accommodation may be required to provide support for the requested accommodation. Calabrio will only share information concerning an applicant’s requested accommodation with those individuals who have a specific need to know such information. 

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