Senior Director - Global Operations

November 20

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Public Relations • Press Release Distribution • Investor Relations • SEC filing • SEO

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1961

📱 Media

Description

• Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the global market leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure. • The Senior Director, Global Operations provides strategic oversight of all operational functions ensuring alignment with company-wide standards and driving excellence. • Reporting directly to the Vice President, Global Operations, this role partners closely with the VP to offer strategic leadership to the newsroom department, fostering a culture of operational quality and innovation. • The Senior Director directly manages the Heads of the East and West Hubs, supplying analysis, guidance, and mentorship while also advising newsroom leadership on workflow optimization to continuously improve operational efficiency. • The Senior Director will shape strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and mitigate operational risks, ensuring the company's reputation and integrity are protected.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in journalism, communications, or a related field • 10+ years of experience in media, publishing, or newsroom operations, with a focus on content review and editing • Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively oversee operations department • Experience and knowledge in strategic planning and department optimization • Outstanding collaboration and communication skills • Ability to motivate, lead by example, and make quick, insightful decisions • Self-motivated, with stellar time-management skills and the ability to effectively prioritize new and ongoing projects • Courteous, professional, and effective communication • White-glove customer service experience • Exceptional collaboration and organizational skills, excelling at both high-level thinking and execution as well as influencing and inspiring others to achieve a common goal • Basic technical skills and computer literacy, including proficiency in standard business applications such as MS Word and Excel; Web, etc. • Must be flexible with schedule, as needed

Benefits

• Ability to work remotely • Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment • $100 monthly fitness allotment, a tuition reimbursement program, and enhanced mental health resources • 401(k) plan with generous company match, and annual profit sharing contribution (subject to company performance) • PTO, Floating Holidays, Wellness Day Off, Birthday Day Off, and more!