Director, Executive Communications - The Trade Desk : Job Details

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!

What you'll do:

As the Director, Executive Communications, you will work collaboratively with the Senior Director, Executive Communications to lead and execute industry advocacy initiatives through industry events, public relations, speaking opportunities, and thought leadership. Additionally, you will create and implement a comprehensive strategy to amplify the reach and impact of these initiatives, including across social media platforms of the company's senior level executives including the CEO. In this role, you will:

• Work alongside the Senior Director, Executive Communications to develop an advocacy-driven communications strategy to complement C-suite industry and thought leadership plans.
• Bring advanced relationships with decision-makers and event organizers in the advocacy and policy sector to secure earned speaking opportunities for senior executives of The Trade Desk.
• Craft effective thought leadership, including social media strategies for busy senior executives.
• Engage senior executives strategically, and with confidence, especially in establishing and securing buy-in for a consistent communications strategy.
• Research and monitor industry trends and relevant topics for use in preparing talking points, presentations, and other communications on specific topics.
• Provide strategic counsel for The Trade Desk's overall events strategy.
• Establish KPIs aligned with the executive communications strategy in support of the company's business goals.

Who you are:

• 12+ years of executive communications, marketing or global thought leadership experience; government and non-profit work, a plus.
• Have a pre-established list of professional relationships with event organizers/programmers to further The Trade Desk's executive communications and marketing strategy.
• Experience working with C-suite and senior business leadership with a track record of synthesizing business priorities.
• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience.
• Self-starter and motivated to think big.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, and project management skills.
• Superior global business acumen and the ability to work autonomously.