Corporate Communications & Brand Strategy Lead

Applied Industrial Technologies; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a Marketing Communications Manager in Cleveland to lead corporate communications, brand messaging, and creative services. You will shape the company narrative and ensure consistent, compelling messaging that differentiates the brand across platforms.

You will lead a team of project managers and designers, providing strategic direction and operational leadership to deliver high-quality communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• Eight+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications or marketing.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary creative or communications teams.
• Proven ability to develop corporate communications strategies and maintain brand consistency across multiple platforms and audiences.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate complex business information clearly and effectively.
• Strong understanding of corporate branding, messaging strategy, visual communications, and creative direction.
• Demonstrated business acumen, project management expertise, and ability to collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, professional judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute corporate communications strategies to strengthen brand positioning.
• Establish and maintain consistent corporate messaging, brand voice, and editorial standards across all communication platforms.
• Lead corporate storytelling initiatives that communicate business capabilities, competitive differentiation, innovation, and strategic priorities.
• Translate complex business information into clear, compelling, and audience-appropriate communications.
• Partner with business leaders to align corporate messaging with marketing initiatives, organizational objectives, and executive communications.
• Provide strategic and creative direction for corporate communications, branded content, and visual storytelling.
• Oversee communications workflows, project management practices, vendor relationships, and applicable budgets.
• Coach and develop the team while setting clear expectations and accountability.
• Collaborate across business functions to support strategic initiatives and consistent brand expression.

Skills

Brand management

Corporate communications

Leadership

Strategic storytelling

Editing/writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Editorial standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field

Tools

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a Marketing Communications Manager in Cleveland to lead corporate communications, brand messaging, and creative services. You will shape the company narrative and ensure consistent, compelling messaging that differentiates the brand across platforms.

You will lead a team of project managers and designers, providing strategic direction and operational leadership to deliver high-quality communications.