Senior Manager, Executive Communications

Company Description At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, weu2019ve been doing just thatu2014our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digitalu00ae, WDu00ae, and WD_BLACKu2122. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the worldu2019s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Job Description Western Digital is seeking a savvy and skilled Communications expert to join our Executive Communications team. This role will be responsible for providing executive communications support to two Executive Leadership Team members. As Senior Manager, Executive Communications, youu2019ll be a key collaborator responsible for building and leading executive level messaging platforms that reach employees, customers, and industry influencers. You will be responsible for developing organization-wide communication strategies and messaging hierarchy, content and messaging for internal and external audiences, as well as partnering with the broader communications communities across the business. You will be responsible for preparing executive briefings for investor, customer, supplier, and partner meetings, content, and messaging for internal and external events, as well as content for social media, blogs and online assets. You will work closely with the Chief of Staff offices for the Executives you will be supporting, Communications leads, and Executives across the company. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Develop comprehensive communication plans and strategies that span internal and external audiences and that support the objectives of executive leadership and their organizations + Create content for and manage executive-focused communications projects, including for company meetings and Board of Director presentations, as well as industry and professional organization presentations, often under tight deadlines + Develop and implement thought leadership campaigns across internal and external platforms, producing articles, blog posts, and social media posts for executives and their organizations, to enhance visibility + Leverage video for creative storytelling, with a strong focus on writing scripts and developing short-form video content + Craft clear, compelling, and consistent messages for senior leadership to deliver across various platforms and channels + Collaborate with Public Relations and Analyst Relations teams on media and industry analyst engagements + Manage content and execution for quarterly All Hands meetings, and other such forums + Write emails and organizational communications + Update Internal Sharepoint site for the organizations you will support + Jointly manage numerous stakeholders across two organizations + Analyze effectiveness of communication strategies and tactics, making adjustments as needed to achieve desired outcomes Qualifications Required: + Deep executive communications experience supporting a VP and above, including Legal departments and Corporate Strategy functions. Experience supporting Government Affairs a plus. + Excellent content development and writing skills, with specific focus on executive presentations, blog posts, video, and messaging + Strong stakeholder management skills and executive presence + Able to build relationships at all levels of the organization with the ability to manage and influence direct and virtual teams + Strong ability to translate complex topics into easy to digest storylines + Experienced in modern communications strategies, with a solid understanding of visual storytelling + Social media savvy + Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling and engaging messages for diverse audiences + Exceptional attention to detail, time management, project management, and organizational skills + Highly collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with multiple stakeholders and across different levels of the organization + Curious and flexible, with the ability to think creatively + Effective team player, while also able to work independently + Strong PowerPoint skills + Be willing to take risks + Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, self-motivated, and can thrive under pressure + Someone who has a sense of humor + Experience at a leading brand a plus Additional Information Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a personu2019s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the personu2019s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the

Created: 2026-03-20