Leadership Communications Lead, Design (La Only) - Freelance [Hybrid]

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• LOCATION: Remote - Los Angeles, CA only (TimeZone: PST/CIST | Full day overlap)
• JOB TYPE: Freelance, Contract Position (no agencies/C2C - see notes below)
• ESTIMATED DURATION: 40h/week - Long term
• HOURLY RANGE: Our client is looking to pay $120 – $140/hr

THE OPPORTUNITY
Requirements
US-only (no exception) - Hybrid 3 days / week in DTLA Office
Bank Equipment/laptop Required To Stay In The US
This is a 1099 engagement.
What You’ll Be Working On
Our client is seeking a Leadership Communications Lead to work with our Experience Design (XD) team leadership on a variety of initiatives. You will develop the materials and delivery methods for communicating the XD vision, ideas and objectives at the direction of the Head of XD. This includes creating content, reinforcing strategic initiatives, communicating objectives within the XD Team, and across Digital. You’ll need to:

• Independently problem solve as a practiced decision-maker in working with XD leaders
• Help drive alignment and adoption of XD vision while monitoring progress and identifying opportunities to increase effectiveness
• Collaborate and partner with XD leaders and multi-disciplinary XD roles to execute on key deliverables, short-term special projects and initiatives that ensure consistency across XD
• Drive all content delivery logistics, including maintaining team-related internal communications and documentation, as well as logistics for follow-up and adoption
• Communicate latest strategic vision, priorities, OKRs or principles to the larger XD organization while collecting feedback
• Navigate competing demands and priorities while executing under the direction of the Head of XD
• Digest strategic vision, direction, and requirements quickly and use them to guide your work of developing content for presentations, email communications and more
• Engage effectively with people across XD and Digital, cultivating partnerships with a diverse set of stakeholders including operations and other partners
• Develop/Collate XD materials for executive leadership in Digital
• Manage and implement XD-wide routines to drive cohesion and culture

You’re a Person Who Has (required Skills)

• A record of working in a cross-functional role while supporting leadership communications
• 5+ years of experience in Leadership Communications, including digital business management, operations manager or coordinator, design ops/content management, chief of staff/office of c-levels/advisory board engagement, marketing comms
• Experience creating, writing and shaping many different kinds of content and communications including presentations, emails, newsletters, executive summaries, roll out plans, feedback collection, etc.
• Able to comfortably dive into Experience Design, understand business needs, and facilitate executive decisions based on changing priorities
• Hands-on experience in organizational change, communications & strategy execution
• Excellent communicator in written, visual and verbal form; ability to work well with different levels of executives and leaders in the organization, with demonstrated ability to facilitate and influence
• A portfolio of work samples that you’re proud to share. If relevant, any materials (cover letter, presentation etc.) that show how current skills and experience can inform or translate into this role.
• Highest level of integrity and management of confidential information
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Keynote with ability to learn internal tools/systems
• Ability to track, prioritize, and drive multiple concurrent projects to success
• Exposure / experience with User Experience, Product Design, Communication Design, or Design Operations

And you are a person who:

• Resolves issues effectively and calmly
• Adapts quickly and positively to change
• Is effective in fast-paced, demanding and scaled environments
• Demonstrates strong listening, communication and presentation skills
• Has outstanding organizational skills and strong detail orientation
• Brings a strong work ethic to every project
• Builds and nurtures strong relationships and fosters a diverse and inclusive environment
• Solves problems without being asked
• Achieves results and manages time well
• Loves to learn and has an aptitude for new design and technology skills
• Embodies a Strategic thinking mindset (win-win negotiations) as well as ability to plan and execute tactical actions to implement strategic objectives

You’ll be better prepared if you have (desired skills)

• Proofreading or editing experience
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, InVision and design systems
• A deep understanding of human-centered design and rapid ideation processes (e.g., Agile, Lean UX)
• Financial services experience
• Ability to generate graphic assets for visual content

Apply Now!
Braintrust Job ID: 6536
C2C Candidates: This role is not available to C2C candidates working with an agency. If you are a professional contractor who has created an LLC/corp around their consulting practice, this is well aligned with Braintrust and we’d welcome your application.
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