Director Communications, Content - Shaping Target's Story Across Owned Channels

Unlock Your Potential as a Director Communications, Content at Target

Join the esteemed Enterprise Communications team at Target, a $100-billion retail giant, and be part of a dynamic group that drives confidence, pride, and advocacy across the organization. As a Director Communications, Content, you will co-lead the content team, develop best-in-class content talent, and shape Target's storytelling across owned channels. This fully remote opportunity offers a competitive compensation package and a chance to work with a talented team of communicators and creatives.

About Target and the Enterprise Communications Team

At Target, we're on a mission to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Our Enterprise Communications team is the driving force behind building confidence, pride, and advocacy for the brand. We connect and counsel companywide to move our business forward, shaping Target's culture and protecting its reputation. As a Director Communications, Content, you will be an integral part of this team, working closely with creatives, platform teams, and other stakeholders to craft compelling stories that drive traffic, sales, and guest loyalty.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-Lead the Content Team: Develop best-in-class content talent, lead talent development routines, and participate in pyramid routines to ensure coaching and development, training, and growth.
• Drive Content Strategy and Execution: Bring business-led and audience-led content to life, oversee contractors and their work, and ensure alignment with Target's needs and expectations.
• Ensure Quality Content: Edit content managers' and contractors' work, develop high-visibility content, and set and enforce quality standards for content produced.
• Collaborate Across Communications Leadership Team: Own storytelling strategy, health, and evolution of content across owned channels, partner with other directors to foster collaboration, and maintain a sharp knowledge of content and media trends.
• Analyze Audience Insights: Foster conversation and team actions that keep Target's content evolving, and drive content team to strategize and execute.

Essential Qualifications

• College Degree or Equivalent Experience: A strong educational foundation or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum 10 Years of Relevant Corporate Communications Experience: Expertise across digital storytelling channels, including email, web, and social media, with the ability to influence channel selection based on content and storytelling objectives.
• Progressive Leadership Experience: 3+ years of experience building and developing a diverse team of functional experts, specifically in editorial, content, and/or communications.
• Ability to Manage Ambiguity: Facilitate meetings with senior leaders, resolve conflict, build consensus, establish rapport, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Content Strategy and Governance: Knowledge of corporate site content strategy, press release process, internal email channels, and social media accounts.
• Strong Understanding of Content and Media Trends: Ability to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in content and media, and apply this knowledge to drive Target's storytelling capabilities.

Skills and Competencies Required for Success

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and creatively, with a focus on excellent execution and top-quality storytelling.
• Collaboration and Partnership: Strong ability to build partnerships and lead efforts across capabilities to support the broader team's strategic roadmap and talent development.
• Content Creation: Expertise in developing high-quality content across various channels, including digital storytelling.
• Leadership and Talent Development: Ability to lead and develop a diverse team of functional experts, with a focus on coaching, development, and growth.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

As a Director Communications, Content at Target, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, develop your skills and expertise, and advance your career within the Enterprise Communications team. You will be part of a dynamic and talented team, with access to training and development opportunities, mentorship, and coaching.

Work Environment and Company Culture Highlights

Target is committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and supportive. As a fully remote opportunity, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere, with the ability to travel to HQ up to 4 times a year. Our company culture is built on the values of Inclusivity, Connection, and Drive, and we strive to create a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for all team members.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

Target offers a competitive compensation package, with a salary range of $125,600 - $226,100. In addition to your pay, we offer a range of benefits, including comprehensive health benefits, 401(k), employee discount, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. We also invest in our team members' well-being and provide access to financial and education resources, among other benefits.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're a bold communicator and relationship-focused professional with a passion for storytelling, we want to hear from you. As a Director Communications, Content at Target, you will have the opportunity to shape Target's story across owned channels, develop best-in-class content talent, and drive business results. Apply now and join our talented team of communicators and creatives!