Director, Communications

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November 18

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American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD)

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Non-profit • Education • Science

The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) is a nonprofit professional society dedicated to promoting excellence in forensic science management through leadership and innovation. With over 700 members from 400 laboratories across 25 countries, ASCLD provides resources such as training, accreditation initiatives, and research support to forensic science decision-makers and future leaders in the field.

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1974

🤝 Non-profit

📚 Education

🔬 Science

📋 Description

• Lead the development and execution of Versaterm’s communications strategy across media relations, corporate reputation and brand storytelling. • Drive proactive and reactive media engagement to strengthen Versaterm’s position as an industry leader, including thought leadership, issues management and executive visibility. • Manage global PR agency partnerships and external communications partners, ensuring consistency of message and excellence in execution. • Oversee corporate announcements, product launches and strategic narratives that highlight Versaterm’s innovation, customer impact and growth momentum. • Partner with industry analysts, conference organizers and associations to secure earned visibility for Versaterm and its executives. • Develop strategic communications for senior leaders, including keynote speeches, op-eds, thought leadership articles and investor presentations. • Support internal and external presentations that articulate Versaterm’s mission, strategy and performance with clarity and impact. • Shape communications that connect employees to the company’s vision, values and priorities, building alignment and engagement across teams. • Partner with People leaders on initiatives that reinforce Versaterm’s culture and position the company as an employer of choice in the public safety technology space. • Develop programs and content that celebrate innovation, inclusion and impact across the organization. • Collaborate closely with Product, Sales and People to align messaging and ensure storytelling consistency across all channels. • Lead crisis and reputation management planning, ensuring readiness and coordinated response across functions.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field. • 10-15+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations or related fields, ideally in public safety or technology, with 5 years leadership experience. • Proven track record of developing and executing global communications programs that drive visibility and influence. • Strong media relations expertise, with established relationships across technology, business and industry trade media. • Experience managing and collaborating with global PR and communications agencies. • Exceptional storytelling, writing and executive communication skills. • Ability to translate complex technology and business strategies into compelling, human-centered narratives. • Strategic mindset with hands-on execution ability; comfortable operating both at a high strategic level and in day-to-day delivery.

🏖️ Benefits

• Accommodations are available, on request, throughout all aspects of the selection process