Regional External Communications Leader at NielsenIQ

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

132613.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

External Communications, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Media Relations, Agency Management, Strategic Priorities, Leadership Support, Monitoring Media, Sentiment Analysis, Relationship Building, Organizational Skills, Judgment, Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving, Adaptability

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description R26_0001233 *US role, must be in US at time of application to be considered. Job Description About this job NIQ seeks a modern, outcomes-minded Regional External Communications Leader with a strong can-do mindset and passion for making things work, every day, across markets. This role is about turning a strong global strategy into real, visible impact at a regional level. That means adapting thoughtfully, staying aligned, and ensuring the machine runs smoothly across markets. You are someone who gets things done, brings clarity, and keeps momentum moving forward. This role is for a positive, pragmatic communicator who combines sound judgement with strong follow through. What You’ll Achieve in Your First 12 Months Bring consistency, confidence, and momentum to regional external communications execution. Successfully anchor all external comms in a unified global to regional narrative that builds on our growth priorities. Build strong, constructive relationships with regional media and agency partners. Help regional leaders show up externally with clarity and confidence. Establish a reliable, well-run rhythm for planning, execution, and reporting across the region. Raise the overall quality and impact of earned media coverage. Responsibilities Activate the global narrative regionally Translate global messages and thought leadership into strong regional storylines, in line with our strategic priorities. Apply the global framework with flexibility, care, and consistency. Keep regional execution aligned while allowing space for local relevance. Run a smooth, systemized PR operation Execute the global PR model across the region with discipline and energy. Coordinate closely with global communications on priorities, timing, and delivery. Keep agencies and local teams focused, aligned, and moving forward. Media, agency, and issues management Build and maintain strong relationships with regional media. Lead and manage regional PR agencies to deliver high-quality outcomes. Support crisis and issues management at a regional level, including media response, coordination, and monitoring, in close collaboration with the global team. Act quickly, calmly, and clearly when issues arise, in close alignment with global teams. Support leadership visibility Work closely with regional leaders to support external engagement. Prepare leaders for interviews, panels, and events with confidence and clarity. Spot opportunities for leaders to contribute meaningfully to external conversations. Bring insight, resilience, and optimism Monitor media, sentiment, and emerging risks across the region. Share insights, risks, and recommendations with global communications. Approach complex situations with a calm, practical, can-do mindset. Qualifications 10+ years of experience in external communications, PR, or corporate communications. Demonstrated experience executing global communications and crisis frameworks at regional level. Strong understanding of structured, scalable PR and issues management models. Proven ability to manage media and agencies in both proactive and reactive situations. Comfortable advising senior leaders during high-visibility or sensitive moments. Highly organized, reliable, and decisive. Calm under pressure, optimistic approach, and solutions oriented. Strong judgement, listening skills, and a collaborative mindset. Additional Information This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $99,800.00 - $132,613.00. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support and more. Our Benefits Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies. About NIQ NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit NIQ.com Want to keep up with our latest updates? Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion Career Site Team: Marketing and Communications Compensation: USD99800 - USD132613 - yearly

Responsibilities

The Regional External Communications Leader will activate the global narrative regionally and run a smooth PR operation. They will also support leadership visibility and manage media and agency relationships effectively.