Fractional Communications Leader
Senior communications leadership, without a full-time hire.
I help organizations sharpen their messaging, tell their stories, and reach the people who matter to their success — from customers and employees to partners, prospective talent, and other stakeholders.
Whether you need ongoing strategic counsel or someone to help lead your communications, I can step in and get to work.
Your story. Your priorities. The right people.
Good communications starts with understanding your business, what you're trying to accomplish, and who you need to reach.
I work directly with you and your team to set priorities, develop clear and compelling messages, and make sure your communications support your business goals.
That can include:
- Strategy and messaging: Clarifying your company's story, aligning messages, and setting communications priorities.
- Executive communications: Helping leaders develop their voices, share their perspectives, and build visibility and trust.
- Internal communications: Keeping employees informed and engaged, particularly during growth and change.
- PR and external communications: Guiding announcements, media relations, thought leadership, and content.
- Communications leadership: Working with your marketing, sales, HR, and leadership teams, as well as outside partners, to keep important work moving forward.
The result: Clearer messages, more consistent communications, stronger connections with important audiences, and less time putting out fires.
Flexible support that fits your business
Every organization is different. We'll agree on your priorities, the level of support you need, and a straightforward way to work together.
Strategic Communications Counsel
Ongoing advice, direction, and hands-on support for selected communications priorities and projects.
Fractional Communications Leadership | 20-25% FTE
I become an extension of your leadership team, typically working about one day per week (but always available) to guide communications strategy, counsel executives, coordinate resources, and execute high-priority work.
Expanded Fractional Leadership | 40-50% FTE
A deeper engagement, typically two to three days per week (fully available during business hours), with more direct ownership of communications priorities, dedicated availability, and the option for regular onsite work.
Experience you can put to work
I bring nearly 30 years of experience in communications, public relations, and content strategy, working with some of the world's leading brands, small and midsize businesses, and ambitious startups.
My approach combines strategic thinking, practical experience, and hands-on execution to help organizations communicate more effectively and achieve their business goals.
"Chris has a gift for taking the same content and creating stories that spoke to different stakeholders."
-Jeff Mette, Digital Scientists"Not only did Chris help us elevate our web site copy, he helped us find a new voice for our brand."
-Kevin Bonsor, PeopleFluent
Let's talk about what you need
Whether you're looking to strengthen your communications, tackle a specific challenge, or build a more strategic approach, I'd welcome a conversation.
We'll discuss what you're trying to accomplish and what level of support makes sense.
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