Executive & Strategic Communications Manager 

Overview

Rithum is an AI-first organization, meaning AI is foundational to how we work, collaborate, and grow. Across all roles, employees are expected to leverage AI to move faster, work smarter, and create scalable patterns that improve execution and business outcomes.

As the Executive & Strategic Communications Manager, you are responsible for shaping and elevating executive, corporate, and strategic communications across the organization. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will help translate complex business priorities into clear, compelling narratives that strengthen employee engagement, executive presence, and Rithum’s reputation across internal and external audiences. This role reports to VP, Global Brand & Media, and operates at the intersection of executive communications, corporate storytelling, thought leadership, and strategic messaging. You will partner closely with executives and cross-functional leaders to develop communication strategies, messaging frameworks, and leadership narratives that bring clarity and alignment in fast-moving and evolving business environments. The role requires exceptional writing and storytelling skills, executive presence, sound judgment, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence without direct authority. This role is required to be based in Dallas, TX and available to work closely with the CEO and executive leadership team in person, including from the Dallas office as business needs require.

Responsibilities

Executive Communications & Thought Leadership

• Partner closely with senior executives to shape strategic messaging and executive voice across internal and external communication channels
• Develop executive communications including company-wide updates, leadership messaging, keynote speeches, talking points, organizational announcements, quarterly business communications, and employee engagement content
• Create messaging frameworks, communication strategies, and narrative approaches that help leaders effectively communicate complex business priorities
• Support executive visibility and thought leadership initiatives through contributed content, speaking opportunities, executive social content, blogs, and industry engagement
• Draft executive-ready communications and presentations that align messaging, tone, and organizational priorities across audiences

Corporate & Internal Communications

• Collaborate with People, Marketing, and cross-functional stakeholders on communications initiatives that strengthen company culture, employee engagement, and organizational alignment
• Support communications for key company moments including business updates, organizational changes, transformation initiatives, tentpole events, and cultural programs
• Ensure consistency and alignment across executive messaging, company priorities, and enterprise narratives
• Translate complex, evolving, or ambiguous topics into clear, compelling communications tailored to diverse audiences
• Help establish scalable communication processes, editorial standards, and operational workflows that improve consistency and effectiveness