Director, Marketing Communications

Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden.

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future.

The Director, Marketing Communications will play a pivotal role in advancing Belden’s reputation, storytelling, and growth strategy. This leader will oversee global marketing communications strategy, campaigns, and content development to strengthen Belden’s position as a trusted leader in signal transmission, networking solutions, and IT/OT convergence. The role combines strategic planning, narrative-driven content creation, and cross-functional leadership to ensure that Belden’s voice is consistent, compelling, and aligned to the company’s transformation strategy.

Purpose of the Role

Concentrates on developing and conveying Belden’s corporate global commercial storytelling to customers, partners, and the broader market to foster awareness and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Storytelling & Narrative Development

• Define and champion Belden’s global storytelling framework, turning business strategy and transformation themes into accessible narratives.
• Promote Belden’s solutions and services by deploying compelling stories that resonate across industries, partners, and customers.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on corporate reputation, messaging, and thought leadership.

Strategic Communications & Campaigns

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies and campaigns aligned to Belden’s growth priorities.
• Lead campaign design and execution across digital, social, media, events, and owned channels.

Public Relations & Thought Leadership

• Design and lead Belden’s global public relations strategy, ensuring strong relationships with key media outlets, journalists, analysts, and influencers.
• Drive proactive PR campaigns to build Belden’s reputation as an innovator and trusted partner in IT/OT convergence, digitization, and automation.
• Oversee development of press releases, media pitches, bylined articles, and executive commentary that reinforce Belden’s transformation narrative.
• Build a thought leadership engine that positions Belden executives and subject matter experts as credible voices in the industry through media, speaking engagements, and owned content.
• Ensure all PR activities reinforce Belden’s strategic positioning, values, and voice while driving measurable visibility and impact.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Inspire and guide a global team of communications professionals and agency partners, fostering creativity, accountability, and measurable results.
• Partner with Innovation, HR, Investor Relations, and business segment leaders to ensure alignment of internal and external storytelling.
• Manage vendor/agency relationships, budgets, and timelines to deliver on commitments.

Crisis & Issues Management

• Provide strategic guidance on issues management and crisis communications.
• Support executive leadership in navigating sensitive communications with employees, media, and stakeholders.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in marketing communications, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success leading global brand and communications strategies in a complex B2B or technology environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage agencies, budgets, and large-scale campaigns.
• Strong executive presence, writing, and presentation skills.

Let’s Write the Next 100 Years Together.
Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we’re doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden.

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These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.