Director Assistant (Chief of Staff), Corporate Communications

Egug Open · verified Sep 19, 2026

Hybrid New York Full-time C-Suite Communications

Leadership Communications role at Egug. New York · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $142,690–$218,000.

Estimated pay

Egug has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$142,690 – $218,000

What the middle half of lead communications roles in New York paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 61 postings that stated pay, median $170,000. Last updated Sep 19, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Advise the communications SVP on priorities and prepare presentations and other executive materials
Translate company and department goals into practical plans that align teams and move work forward
Lead high-profile initiatives across reputation, financial, sustainability, brand, and social communications
Build a connected culture through engagement, development, knowledge-sharing, and cross-team activities
Improve planning and operations across workforce strategy, budgets, vendors, governance, and transformation

What you bring

Bring eight to ten years in communications, corporate affairs, strategic planning, executive office leadership, or a related field
Communicate exceptionally well in writing and conversation, including with senior executives
Balance complex programs, influence a matrixed organization, and guide teams through change
Understand media shifts, stakeholder engagement, content creation, and emerging communications practices
Pair strategic judgment and problem-solving with strong organization and relationship-building skills

Who this fits

This role suits a strategic communications leader who can advise a senior executive while coordinating work across multiple teams. You should be comfortable combining long-term planning with hands-on operational follow-through in a collaborative, fast-moving environment. The position is hybrid in New York, and you must be eligible to work in the United States because visa sponsorship is not available.

From the employer

Corporate Affairs and Communications (CA&C) is a global strategic function that uses a variety of programs and platforms to shape and communicate American Express’ brand message and key business initiatives to shareholders, colleagues and the community-at-large. Our team oversees global public affairs and media relations, social media, colleague communications, and corporate sustainability.

The Role

The Director Assistant, Corporate Communications, serves as a strategic partner, trusted advisor, and organizational leader to the Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications. The role helps shape and execute the vision, priorities, and operating agenda for a function that includes Reputation Management, Financial & Corporate Communications, Corporate Sustainability Communications, Brand Communications, and Newsroom & Social Media content. Working across these teams, the Director-Assistant drives alignment, advances strategic priorities, supports senior-level communications and operational needs, and serves as a connective hub for leaders, colleagues, and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Executive Partnership

Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the SVP, helping shape strategic priorities, organizational focus areas, and developing executive-level presentations and materials.
Support decision-making and priority setting by synthesizing insights and translating enterprise and departmental priorities into actionable plans that drive coordination and execution across teams.
Anticipate emerging opportunities, risks, and trends that may impact the function, brand, or company reputation.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Strategic Initiatives

Lead complex, high-visibility initiatives and partner across Reputation Management, Financial & Corporate Communications, Corporate Sustainability Communications, Brand Communications, and Social Media to advance integrated strategies and shared priorities.
Strengthen collaboration, simplify ways of working, and shape initiatives that advance the function’s strategic goals and long-term evolution
Represent the SVP and Executive Office in strategic discussions and cross-functional working groups, as appropriate.

Organizational Leadership & Culture

Foster a connected, collaborative, and high-performing culture across Corporate Communications.
Lead initiatives that strengthen colleague engagement, professional development, knowledge sharing, and cross-team collaboration.
Partner with leaders to reinforce shared priorities, values, and goals through leadership communications, team engagement strategies, and community-building efforts.
Create opportunities for colleagues to connect, learn from one another, and build stronger relationships across teams.

Communications Innovation & Media Evolution

Monitor shifts in the media, content, and stakeholder landscape to identify opportunities for innovation and partner with leaders to evolve transformation strategies.
Help the organization adapt to new platforms, technologies, audience behaviors, and future communications opportunities by championing modern ways of working.

Operational Effectiveness & Process Management

Support organizational planning, and operational effectiveness including workforce strategy, third-party processes, and transformational initiatives that enable the department to operate efficiently.
Partner with key stakeholders on planning cycles, budgets, vendor management, governance activities, and departmental priorities.

Qualifications

8-10 years’ experience in communications, corporate affairs, strategic planning, executive office leadership, or a related field preferred.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience supporting senior executive audiences.
Creative, agile leader who can balance complex initiatives, influence across a matrixed organization, and lead through change.
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, organizational leadership, and relationship-building capabilities.
Understanding of the evolving media landscape, stakeholder engagement, content development, and emerging communications trends.
Proven ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.