Director of Corporate Communications & Publicity

Director of Corporate Communications & Publicity

The Director of Corporate Communications & Publicity leads the strategy, development, and execution of integrated communications initiatives that protect, position, and promote the Kansas City Chiefs brand. This role oversees communications efforts supporting integrated marketing campaigns, brand marketing, youth marketing, and international initiatives, while also providing strategic counsel across broader organizational communications needs. Working cross-functional with key business units, the position drives consistent, compelling storytelling that strengthens brand equity, deepens fan engagement, and reflects the organization's values, culture, and long-term vision across local, national, and global audiences. The role also manages media and press relationships, while helping position the organization, executives, and key initiatives as industry leaders through proactive storytelling and thought leadership opportunities across sports, business, advertising, and culture outlets.

The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, brings strong strategic instincts and can independently lead initiatives from concept through execution while building trusted relationships across the organization and media landscape.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategy, development, and execution of integrated corporate communications and publicity initiatives across the organization.
• Develop and manage communications plans that support integrated marketing campaigns, brand marketing, youth marketing, and international initiatives.
• Partner cross-functional with Marketing, Brand, Social, Content, Partnerships, Community Impact, and Football Communications teams to ensure aligned messaging and cohesive storytelling.
• Protect and strengthen the organization's reputation through proactive communications planning, issue management, and strategic counsel.
• Build, maintain, and manage strong relationships with local, national, and international media, press, and industry partners.
• Identify and execute thought leadership opportunities that elevate the Chiefs brand, executives, and key organizational initiatives across sports, entertainment, business, and culture.
• Support executive communications, including messaging development, media preparation, talking points, speeches, and public appearances.
• Oversee publicity strategy for major organizational announcements, campaigns, events, community initiatives, and brand moments.
• Develop compelling storytelling strategies that deepen fan engagement and strengthen brand affinity across domestic and global audiences.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Content teams to ensure consistent messaging and amplification across owned, earned, and shared channels.
• Monitor media coverage, industry trends, fan sentiment, and emerging issues to inform communications strategy and opportunities.
• Assist in crisis communications planning and rapid-response communications as needed.
• Track, analyze, and report communications performance metrics, media impact, and publicity outcomes to leadership.
• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to internal stakeholders across the organization.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment by independently leading communications efforts across multiple projects, managing several priorities, and supporting organizational initiatives from concept through execution.

Qualifications/Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, publicity, brand communications, or integrated marketing communications, preferably within sports, media, or consumer brands.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communications plans that drive brand visibility, audience engagement, and organizational reputation.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with experience crafting executive-level messaging and compelling storytelling across multiple platforms.
• Strong media relations experience with an established network of local, national, and industry press contacts, and a demonstrated ability to secure impactful earned media opportunities.
• Highly organized, proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and can independently manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.

Quick Facts / Requirements:

• All candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S.A.

Hours Required:

• 40 hours per week and events/game days.

Physical Requirements:

• Light office duties and activities.