Director Corporate Communications

Company Description

At National Vision we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible. National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,200 stores. We operate four retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Optical inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.

We are hiring for a Director, Corporate Communications to join our growing team!

Job Description

The Director, Corporate Communications is responsible for leading the company’s Strategic Communications agenda, shaping a clear and consistent corporate voice across internal and external audiences. This role partners closely with executive leadership to deliver high-impact Executive Communications, strengthen corporate reputation, and ensure alignment across the enterprise. The role also serves as the right hand to the Group Vice President of Investor Relations & Communications, acting as a trusted strategic partner and extension of leadership.

What Would You Do? The Specifics.

• Develop and execute the Corporate Communications strategy, integrating internal, external, and executive messaging to support business priorities and long-term vision.
• Establish and deliver Executive Communications, including company-wide announcements, leadership messaging, and major business updates, with agency partners.
• Develop and manage the Internal Communications Strategy, driving engagement across associates, optometrists, and corporate teams through clear, timely, and compelling messaging.
• Lead Media Relations and Executive Thought Leadership, managing press engagement, media inquiries, and proactive storytelling to elevate brand and leadership visibility.
• Partner closely with Investor Relations to support Investor Relations Communications, ensuring consistency with public disclosures and corporate messaging.
• Direct Crisis Communications planning and response, serving as a trusted advisor during sensitive or high-profile situations.
• Oversee Corporate Social Media Strategy, the corporate website, and corporate digital channels, working closely with agency partners, ensuring alignment with brand, compliance, and governance standards.
• Provide Cross-Functional Leadership, collaborating with Marketing, Legal, Investor Relations, HR, and business leaders to ensure consistent and effective communications across the organization.
• Lead, mentor, and manage internal communications talent and agency partners to deliver high-quality, measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in corporate, strategic, or executive communications, media relations, or related fields.
• 2–4 years of people or team leadership experience.
• Proven expertise in executive communications, media relations, crisis communications, and internal communications strategy.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and strategic storytelling skills with experience supporting senior leadership.
• Proven ability to translate complex information, concepts, or processes into clear, concise, and compelling written materials and presentations.
• Highly experienced in PowerPoint, Word.

Education

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience. (Required)
• Master's Degree (Preferred)

Travel Requirements

• 20% will be required to travel to company events, including but not limited to annual kick-off meetings, summer CE/OD meetings, mid-year (back-to-school) meetings, and December DM/AOD meetings.

Additional Information

Taking Care of our People!

We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all associates. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount, and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs and access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.#LI-SH1

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.