Senior Communications Advisor

About Us

Gestal North America is a preferred partner for companies in the aerospace, shipbuilding and energy sectors. We offer a full range of services, from design to delivery and maintenance. Our experts support clients in optimizing production processes, ensuring compliance with the most demanding standards and improving overall performance.

Our values: Quality is everyone's business, and our commitment to continuous improvement turns mistakes into opportunities for excellence. We foster a respectful and caring work environment where employees thrive. If you are ready to take on challenges and drive innovation, join us!

Job Description

• Develop integrated communications plans aligned with corporate and operational priorities to support a major cultural change.
• Advise senior executives and vice-presidents on positioning, messaging, engagement strategies and executive presence.
• Support the development of authentic and compelling narratives aligned with the company's objectives.
• Translate complex business initiatives into clear, compelling narratives tailored to diverse audiences.
• Ensure message consistency across functions and leadership levels.
• Oversee the development and submission of entries for various awards.
• Proactively identify communications opportunities to support business and transformation objectives.
• Enhance senior leaders' visibility and influence through strategic content, thought leadership and high-level speaking and engagement opportunities.
• Draft and coordinate leadership communications, including executive messages, town halls, speeches, briefs and strategic updates.
• Support CEO communications initiatives, key messages, scripts and other communications.
• Prepare briefing notes for leaders, Q&As, stakeholder documents and executive communications positioning materials.
• Define communications KPIs, track progress and make data-driven improvement recommendations.
• Build trusted relationships with internal clients and an international network of communications professionals.
• Collaborate with government affairs and public relations teams to ensure aligned messaging for external positioning and reputation management.
• Contribute to thought leadership content, public statements, executive visibility initiatives and digital presence (e.g., LinkedIn).
• Support preparation for media interactions, conferences and industry events.

Requirements

• 7 to 10 years' experience in corporate communications, executive communications, public affairs, marketing or a related field.
• Experience supporting leadership teams or senior executives in high-visibility environments.
• Proven experience in executive positioning, developing thought leadership or personal branding.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to act with discretion and good judgment in high-visibility situations.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field.