Communications Director

Benesch; King of Prussia (PA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Benesch seeks a Communications Director to lead our company-wide communications strategy and strengthen connection with employees, clients, and communities. This leadership role shapes Benesch's voice, messaging, and brand across internal and external communications, thought leadership, digital channels, and the website.

The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller who translates complex topics into clear communications, advises executives, and leads a talented team while partnering with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or marketing communications.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies across internal and external audiences.
• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and content development skills with the ability to translate complex topics into clear communications.
• Experience advising executive leadership on strategic communications.
• Experience leading and developing communications professionals and coordinating external partners.
• Strong understanding of brand strategy, reputation management, and integrated marketing communications.
• Experience with media relations and building relationships with industry publications.
• Strong analytics skills to measure effectiveness and optimize programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an integrated, company-wide communications strategy aligned with business objectives and brand.
• Strengthen Benesch's reputation and visibility within the AEC industry and communities served.
• Serve as strategic advisor to executive leadership and leaders across the organization.
• Lead stewardship of the Benesch brand and ensure consistent voice and messaging across channels.
• Oversee website content, digital channels, and social media presence.
• Develop communications strategies that educate employees about strategy, culture, and initiatives.
• Manage internal communications strategy to reach employees across offices and geographies.
• Partner with executives and internal teams on initiatives, organizational changes, and culture.

Skills

Strategic communications

Storytelling

Executive advisory

Leadership

Brand strategy

Media relations

Digital channels

Analytics

Internal communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing

Tools

CMS platforms

Social media management tools

Content management systems

Job description

Communications Director

Benesch is seeking a Communications Director to lead our company-wide communications strategy and strengthen how we connect with employees, clients, industry partners, and communities. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for shaping Benesch's voice, messaging, and brand across internal and external communications, thought leadership, digital channels, social media, and the Benesch website.

The ideal candidate is a strategic communications leader and exceptional storyteller who can translate complex business, technical, and strategic topics into clear, compelling communications. This individual will serve as a trusted communications advisor to executive leadership and leaders across Benesch while leading a talented communications team and partnering closely with technical experts, business leaders, and other internal teams.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping Benesch’s reputation, strengthening our presence within the AEC industry, and telling the story of our people, projects, culture, and employee ownership.

Location

This position offers a hybrid work schedule with the flexibility to work from any Benesch office location. Fully remote arrangements may be considered for candidates who are not located near a Benesch office.

The Impact You Will Have

• Develop and lead an integrated, company-wide communications strategy aligned with Benesch's business objectives, strategic priorities, and brand.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen Benesch's reputation, visibility, and market position within the AEC industry and the communities we serve.
• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to executive leadership and leaders across the organization.
• Lead stewardship of the Benesch brand and ensure consistent application and continued evolution of our visual identity, voice, and messaging.
• Lead the strategy and ongoing development of Benesch's website, digital communications channels, and social media presence.
• Develop and execute communications strategies that strengthen employees' understanding of Benesch's strategy, business performance, culture, employee ownership, and company initiatives.
• Oversee internal company-wide communications and develop effective strategies for reaching employees across offices, disciplines, and geographies.
• Partner with executive leadership and internal teams on communications related to company initiatives, organizational changes, employee programs, culture, and other key business priorities.
• Partner with technical experts and business leaders to develop compelling thought leadership content that demonstrates Benesch's expertise and strengthens our position within the markets we serve.
• Lead media relations and identify opportunities to increase Benesch's visibility through industry publications, conferences, digital channels, and other relevant platforms.
• Oversee website content, messaging, user experience, and ongoing content strategy in partnership with internal and external technical resources.
• Ensure communications campaigns are coordinated across internal communications, external communications, digital platforms, social media, and other channels.
• Identify emerging digital platforms, tools, technologies, and communications practices that can strengthen Benesch’s ability to reach and engage key audiences.
• Establish measures of effectiveness and leverage communications and digital analytics to evaluate performance and continuously improve strategies and programs.
• Lead, develop, and mentor communications team members while coordinating specialized work across marketing managers, specialists, coordinators, and external partners.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement across the communications function.
• Represent Benesch and the Communications team in industry events, professional organizations, conferences, and other external engagements as appropriate.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, marketing communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies across internal and external audiences.
• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and content development skills, with the ability to translate complex business, technical, and strategic topics into clear and compelling communications.
• Demonstrated experience advising executive leadership and senior business leaders on strategic communications.
• Experience leading and developing communications or marketing professionals and coordinating specialized teams or external partners.
• Strong understanding of brand strategy, positioning, reputation management, and integrated marketing communications.
• Experience managing corporate websites, digital communications, social media, and content strategy.
• Experience developing thought leadership content and positioning technical experts and business leaders as industry voices.
• Experience with internal communications strategies and communicating company strategy, organizational changes, culture, and employee initiatives.
• Experience with media relations and building relationships with industry publications and other external media outlets.
• Strong understanding of communications and digital analytics with the ability to use data and insights to evaluate effectiveness and improve programs.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect communications strategies and priorities to broader business objectives.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, relationship-building, and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with executive leadership, technical professionals, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) certification is preferred.

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer committed to a professional, inclusive, and compliant workplace. We follow all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those related to non-discrimination, pay transparency, and equal opportunity for protected groups such as veterans and individuals with disabilities. This includes adhering to regulations related to equal employment opportunity, non-discrimination, pay transparency, and any other legislation relevant to the jurisdictions in which we operate.

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Pay Range

$60-$80 USD

Why Benesch

It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• Career growth that’s real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing [e-mail]. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis.

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We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.