Director Marketing Communications

24 Seven Talent; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is partnering with an investment and development firm to recruit a Marketing Communications Director. You will lead corporate branding, communications, and marketing initiatives during a growth phase.

The role emphasizes building brand, managing agencies, and partnering with executives to craft integrated marketing strategies that elevate corporate reputation and business goals.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of progressive marketing experience, including leadership experience (3–5 years).
• Experience managing public relations and marketing agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's corporate communications strategy across audiences and channels.
• Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee brand positioning, messaging, and campaign strategies with external agencies.
• Review and approve creative assets, collateral, and digital content; ensure consistent brand standards.

Skills

Brand strategy

Corporate communications

Public relations

Integrated marketing

Budget management

Leadership

Agency management

Executive messaging

Content marketing

Job description

We're partnering with an innovative investment and development firm that is transforming the future of commercial infrastructure. Their portfolio spans large-scale development projects across multiple sectors, and they are seeking a strategic Marketing Commuincations Director to lead corporate branding, communications, and marketing initiatives during an exciting period of growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a marketing leader who enjoys building brands, managing agency relationships, partnering with executives, and developing integrated marketing strategies that elevate both corporate reputation and business initiatives.

What You'll Do

Corporate Communications

• Lead the organization's corporate communications strategy across multiple audiences and channels.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to develop thought leadership, executive messaging, and strategic communications.
• Manage national and regional public relations agencies to drive earned media opportunities and increase brand visibility.
• Oversee the development of press releases, media materials, executive communications, and messaging.
• Monitor media performance and communications effectiveness, making recommendations for ongoing improvement.

Marketing Strategy & Brand Management

• Develop and execute corporate marketing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with external marketing agencies to develop brand positioning, messaging, and campaign strategies.
• Oversee integrated marketing initiatives across digital, social media, content marketing, events, and brand campaigns.
• Track marketing performance metrics and measure campaign effectiveness.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive activity to identify new opportunities.
• Ensure all marketing materials maintain consistent brand standards and messaging.
• Review and approve creative assets, presentations, collateral, and digital content.
• Maintain an organized library of branded marketing materials and templates.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with business leaders to understand strategic initiatives and marketing priorities.
• Develop and manage marketing budgets across multiple initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on branding, positioning, communications, and audience engagement.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of progressive marketing experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing public relations and marketing agencies.
• Background in commercial real estate, investment management, financial services, private equity, or a related industry strongly preferred.
• Strong expertise in brand strategy, corporate communications, public relations, and integrated marketing.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts into compelling messaging.
• Highly organized with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience managing marketing budgets and reporting on campaign performance.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build relationships across executive teams and business functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within infrastructure, technology, energy, industrial, or commercial real estate sectors.
• Experience supporting executive communications or thought leadership initiatives.
• Familiarity with AI tools and modern marketing technologies.
• Experience with social-first content creation and short-form video.
• Existing media or business relationships within the Washington, DC region are a plus.