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Oldcastle Inc.

VP of Corporate Communications - New York, NY

Oldcastle Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261


VP of Corporate Communications - New York, NY

New York, NY, US, 10019 Job ID:

503270 CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 75,800 people at more than 3,160 locations in 29 countries. We manufacture and distribute a diverse range of superior building materials, products, and solutions, which are used extensively in construction projects of all sizes. Job Summary The VP Corporate Communications at CRH will lead and execute innovative, high-impact executive communication and messaging strategies to ensure that the company’s leadership has a strong, cohesive voice across all external platforms. Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer (CCO), this role will shape the strategic messaging for the executive team, with a particular focus on public affairs, crisis communications, and media relations. This position requires a seasoned communications expert who can skillfully balance messaging across diverse stakeholder groups. This role will be based in the CRH office in New York City. Job Responsibilities In this role, you will act as a senior advisor to the CCO and other executives, providing counsel on communication best practices and strategies for media engagement. You will be responsible for: Executive Communications:

Develop and implement strategic communications plans for the executive leadership team, ensuring a unified voice across speeches, public appearances, interviews, and media engagements. Crisis Communications:

Lead all crisis communications efforts, advising senior leadership on crisis response strategies to safeguard CRH’s reputation in high-stakes situations. Public Affairs:

Drive public affairs strategy by working with key governmental and regulatory bodies, shaping CRH’s narrative on legislative and policy matters that impact the business. Media Relations:

Build and manage strong relationships with top-tier media, ensuring that CRH’s leadership is well-positioned in the public eye through proactive storytelling and media outreach. Strategic Messaging:

Serve as a key advisor to the CCO and other executives on high-profile external communications efforts, including speeches, op-eds, and thought leadership initiatives. Corporate Reputation Management:

Work closely with external communications teams and agencies to manage CRH’s corporate reputation. Stakeholder Engagement:

Establish and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, industry groups, and government bodies, to advance CRH’s corporate goals and public image. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field. 10+ years of experience managing corporate communications on a global scale. Highly motivated and comfortable working in a demanding fast-paced environment. Team player with first-rate inter-personal and communication skills; ability to make both oral and written presentations to senior management. Passionate about people and developing the capabilities and careers of the team. Demonstrates a strong (internal) customer focus and is cognizant of cultural diversity. Extremely organized and detail-oriented, results-driven, with significant focus on execution excellence. Must be willing to travel (estimate [10%] travel time required). Salary Details What CRH Offers You Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program Health and wellness programs A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion About CRH CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization. If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! CRH is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability

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