Director, External Communications, Academia & Government job opportunity at Clarivate.



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Clarivate Director, External Communications, Academia & Government
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Lead on external communications for our Academia & Government segment, including media relations, thought leadership, organic social media, stakeholder   engagement   and issues management. Ensure alignment with business   objectives   to enhance our reputation with research,   library   and student communities. Manage relationships with key stakeholders across the business, including senior leadership.   Manage a small team of communications professionals based in Europe.    T his   role   reports   to the Senior   Head   for External Communicatio ns ,   sits on the leadership team for A cademia & Government   revenue marketing,   and is part of the   global   Communications   and Brand   function .    Job   responsibilities :     Lead and deliver the external communications strategy for the Academia & Government segment, ensuring alignment with business priorities and Clarivate’s corporate narrative, to strengthen reputation with research,   library   and   education communities.    Oversee media relations for the segment, including proactive storytelling,   newsjacking,   reactive issue handling, and relationship management with relevant national , trade   and international media.    Develop and manage thought leadership   programs   that position Clarivate as a trusted partner and authority across academia,   libraries   and government, working closely with subject   matter experts and senior leaders.    Lead organic social media strategy for the segment, ensuring content is   engaging , consistent ,   aligned with brand guidelines, and supports engagement with priority stakeholder audiences.    Act as a trusted communications adviser to senior leaders within the Academia & Government business, providing strategic counsel, message development and media preparation as   required .    Build and   maintain   strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the business, ensuring joined-up communications and effective collaboration with   global  Communications   and   Brand   teams.   Ensure all external communications activity is high quality, evidence-based, and compliant with governance,   brand   and approval processes.    Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of external communications activity, using insight and data to inform continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.   Work closely with the Senior Direc t or to m anage issues and risk communications, in partnership with   l egal and senior leadership to   anticipate , mitigate and respond to reputational challenges.    About you   You are a strategic external communications leader with   significant experience   shaping reputation and narrative in complex, knowledge-led environments. You bring sound judgement, intellectual   curiosity and a calm, thoughtful approach to issues and risk. You are comfortable operating at   a   senior level   and a fast pace , advising leaders and influencing across the organisation, while also   remaining   hands-on where needed.   You value clarity,   credibility   and evidence, and understand the importance of tailoring communications to highly informed, specialist audiences. You are collaborative,   pragmatic   and able to balance strategic thinking with delivery.   10 +   years experience   Experienced people manager    Background in   research, education   or scholarly publishing preferred    It would be great if you also have…   Experience working within academia, libraries, research, education,   government   or scholarly publishing, with a strong understanding of the sector landscape and stakeholder expectations.    A strong   track record   of building trusted relationships with senior leaders and subject-matter experts.    Confidence working with data,   insight   and evidence to inform communications strategy and   demonstrate   impact.    Experience working across regions and time zones in a matrixed, international environment.   Experience handling sensitive issues and reputational risk in complex, global   organizations .   About the team   The role sits within Clarivate’s External Communications function and is part of the wider   Communications and Brand team . You will work closely with colleagues across External Communications, Brand, Internal Communications , Digital and Web,   as well as with senior leaders across the Academia & Government segment.   The Director will manage a small, Europe-based external communications team and work in close partnership with colleagues across regions to ensure consistent, joined-up communications.     Hours of work   Full time – 37.5 hours per week. Based out of our London or Cambridge office on a hybrid basis, 2 days per week in the office. At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all   qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.

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