Communications Manager

HNTB Corporation; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HNTB Corporation in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Communications Manager to lead external and internal messaging that supports the firm’s business goals and brand. You will collaborate with subject matter experts to plan, develop and implement content across multiple channels while managing complex projects and stakeholder expectations.

The ideal candidate has strong writing, project management and teamwork skills, plus experience with Adobe Creative Suite and SharePoint.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related fields.
• 8 years corporate communications or agency experience; or 12 years if no degree.

Responsabilidades

• Develops and leads communications strategy aligned with business goals.
• Manages programs including industry associations, awards, publications and advertising content.
• Creates engaging content for internal, social, and web channels.
• Plans and supports events and conferences.
• Tracks program effectiveness and reports results.
• Maintains internal and external contact lists.
• Manages budgets for communications programs.
• Researches current industry trends in communications.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Strong writing

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Adobe Creative Suite

SharePoint

Content strategy

Educación

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

8 years corporate communications or agency experience

Herramientas

Adobe Creative Suite

SharePoint

Descripción del empleo

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. Join our team and become an integral part of a growing company that values your skills and contributions. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact through meaningful, strategic work. We’re committed to your professional growth and development, offering a supportive environment where your career can thrive. As communications manager, you are responsible for managing external and internal communications that advance HNTB’s business goals and carry out HNTB’s brand messages. You will work closely with subject matter experts to plan, develop and implement content. This role requires a strong communicator who understands how to convey messages across multiple formats and channels while simultaneously managing complex projects, competing priorities and stakeholder expectations. Success in this role requires demonstrated project management experience, attention to detail and the ability to lead initiatives from concept through execution while meeting deadlines and business objectives.

Here are the key projects you can look forward to in this position:

• Lead the development and production of HNTB publications, including THINK, Aviation Insight, Transportation Point, InTransit and SOLVE, working with technical experts, business leaders and contributors to develop compelling content that advances the firm's strategic priorities.
• Lead the strategy and execution of HNTB's national trade media relations program, identifying opportunities to elevate the firm's thought leadership, technical expertise, projects and people through targeted media engagement and industry placements.
• Manage HNTB's national industry awards program, overseeing award strategy, submission planning, cross-functional coordination and executive engagement to support recognition of the firm's projects, people and industry leadership.
• Lead cross-functional communications projects from planning through execution, managing timelines, deliverables, stakeholder engagement and resources to ensure successful outcomes.
• Manage multiple concurrent communications initiatives, coordinating subject matter experts, business leaders, agency partners and communications teammates to deliver high-quality work on schedule and in alignment with business objectives.

What You’ll Do:

• Strategy Development: Develops and leads the communications strategy that are aligned with HNTB’s business goals and support HNTB’s brand messages.
• Program Management: Implements programs that are part of HNTB’s strategy including working with a team to strategize HNTB’s involvement in industry associations, identifies and develops award submittals, manages HNTB’s publications, collaborates with team members to develop advertising, presentations, articles, social and web content and video.
• Content Creation: Develops engaging and informative content that is consistent with brand messaging for a variety of communications channels including internal, social and web platforms.
• Event Management: Supports the development and logistics of various events, such as conferences, meetings, open houses, forums and other events.
• Results Reporting: Tracks communication programs effectiveness.
• List Management: Updates and maintain internal and external contact lists.
• Budget Management: Manages and develops communications budget for specific programs.
• Market Research: Researches and implements current industry trends on communication approaches.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related fields and 8 years corporate communications or agency experience. In lieu of education, 12 years of relevant experience

What You’ll Bring:

• Excellent writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Teamwork/collaboration
• Adobe Creative Suite and SharePoint expertise
• Great interpersonal skills
• Highly organized
• Be a self-starter who possesses creativity and can-do attitude
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and in a timely manner

What We Prefer:

• Experience leading corporate communications, public relations and thought leadership programs
• Experience managing complex communications projects involving multiple stakeholders, deadlines and deliverables
• Experience working with executive leaders, technical subject matter experts and cross-functional teams

Additional Information

HNTB Total Rewards

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Kansas City, MO.

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees. At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value.

When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities. Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work