Manager, Communications

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Manager, Communications

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Marketing Communications, this candidate is responsible for creating and executing integrated external and internal communications initiatives and activities to manage the company’s overall messaging for external and internal key stakeholders. These initiatives/activities include content creation, script writing, stakeholder management and planning, multi-channel internal communications, crisis communications, executive communications, and media relations. Additionally, the communications manager will play a critical role in the content development, brand consistency, and maintenance of the corporate SharePoint site to ensure the tool increases employee awareness and engagement. He/she collaborates with team members from graphics, multimedia, and marketing to plan, execute, and measure regional and nationwide communications campaigns, both annually and initiative-specific.

All work for this position requires strong writing skills, sound professional judgment and discretion, outstanding relationship management, and the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate is creative and collaborative and will be a solutions-oriented self-starter with the desire to grow.

Responsibilities

• Research advertising opportunities and provide recommendations on company-wide media buying and management

• Work collaboratively with the Marketing Communications Director and Creative Director to develop the advertising campaign; perform audience analysis to ensure alignment and consistency of messaging throughout the organization and external outlets; develop copy and creative direction; monitor metrics and analytics of advertising

• Lead PR efforts and manage media relations to generate interviews, speaking engagements, and articles for key company leaders

• Work with the Marketing Communications Director to implement the internal communications strategy and own the management of the corporate calendar

• Collaborate with branding to develop targeted email blasts and direct mail communications for corporate announcements, special events, promotions, etc.

• Proofreading all outgoing communications, including web content, email blasts, and social media content before distribution

• Measure and monitor the quality, effectiveness, and ROI of communications strategies and tactics; provide recommendations for improvement

• Create content for social media and manage the implementation, including analysis of platforms

• Develop and support the creative content for the website as well as standard updates

• Contribute to the development of creative content for the corporate SharePoint and newsletter

• Develop and manage the corporate blog, including the creation of content

• Monitors external news; provides relevant information as needed to company leadership

• Manage incoming media requests and coordinate with relevant stakeholders, as needed

• Provides crisis communication support and coordination

• Develop strategic marketing content from technical experts and seek channels to communicate externally through publications, speaking engagements, roundtable discussions, webinars, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Marketing, Communications, English, or related fields.

• 7-10 years’ experience in a public relations, internal communications, or marketing role.

• Experience in a fast-paced B2B or professional services national or global corporation; architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) experience preferred but not required.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required.

• Exceptional oral, editing, and written communication skills

• Intellectual curiosity and a hunger to learn about the changing media and marketing landscape within the construction industry

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required; proficiency in Adobe CC a plus

• Working knowledge of WordPress, SharePoint, and presentation development programs

• Proficiency in managing the creation of PR materials, PR tools, PR measurement

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects with changing priorities

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex projects across a variety of functions 

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.