VP EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
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About Lumen
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data, and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up—committed to teamwork, trust, and transparency. People power progress. We're invested in providing the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Apply now to continue digitally connecting the world and shaping the future.
About the Role
The Vice President of External Communications is a critical leadership role within Lumen's Corporate Communications organization. This executive is responsible for shaping and executing Lumen's external communications strategy—including earned media, executive visibility, public affairs, and social media—at a pivotal moment in the company's transformation as a technology infrastructure leader enabling the AI economy.
This role serves as a senior strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team, translating business strategy into a compelling external narrative that resonates with investors, customers, policymakers, partners, and the broader market. The VP of External Communications is an exceptional storyteller and seasoned media relations leader who works closely with peers across the enterprise to ensure Lumen's messages are clear, differentiated, and consistently delivered to key external stakeholders.
Work location
Work model: On-site
On-site
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAct as strategic advisor to CEO and executive team on external positioning, messaging, and risk
- check_circleDevelop and mentor senior leaders to foster cross-functional collaboration and accountability
- check_circleServe as primary owner of CEO's external communications, media engagement, and interview preparation
- check_circleLead high-performing teams spanning product communications, public affairs, and social media
- check_circleLead and execute comprehensive external communications strategy supporting business priorities
- check_circleOwn company media strategy and cultivate relationships with top-tier financial and technology media
- check_circlePartner with Legal and Public Policy to anticipate and manage issues impacting company reputation
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in communications, public relations or journalism and mass communications
- verified5 – 10 years of supervisory experience
- verified10 – 15 years experience in corporate communications positions for Fortune 500 company (-ies)
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Skills, education and keywords
Education: Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations or journalism and mass communications required.
Frequently asked questions about VP EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS at Lumen Technologies
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Day-to-day, the VP EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS at Lumen Technologies will act as strategic advisor to ceo and executive team on external positioning, messaging, and risk; develop and mentor senior leaders to foster cross-functional collaboration and accountability; serve as primary owner of ceo's external communications, media engagement, and interview preparation; and lead high-performing teams spanning product communications, public affairs, and social media.
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Lumen Technologies is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations or journalism and mass communications; 5 – 10 years of supervisory experience; and 10 – 15 years experience in corporate communications positions for Fortune 500 company (-ies).
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VP EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS at Lumen Technologies is based in On-site. This is a on-site role.
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Lumen Technologies has listed this VP EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS role as on-site.
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VP EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS at Lumen Technologies typically requires 10–15 years of relevant experience at the executive level.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations or journalism and mass communications required.
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VP EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS at Lumen Technologies is part of the PR, Advertising & Marketing job category on Recrutus.
About Lumen Technologies
Lumen Technologies operates within the telecommunications industry, providing digital connectivity solutions from its headquarters in Monroe, Louisiana. The company facilitates the rapid, secure, and seamless connection of people, data, and applications globally. Its offerings leverage a robust network infrastructure that spans metro connectivity, long-haul data transport, edge cloud services, security, and managed capabilities. These services are designed to address immediate customer requirements while supporting future growth and technological evolution. By integrating these diverse network strengths, Lumen Technologies ensures reliable performance for organizations seeking to build for tomorrow.
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