Director of Corporate Communications & Brand Strategy

Alfred Benesch & Company; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Profit-sharing contributions

Paid time off & holidays

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Communications Director to lead our company-wide communications strategy and strengthen connections with employees, clients, industry partners, and communities. This role shapes Benesch's voice, messaging, and brand across internal and external channels.

The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller who translates complex business and technical topics into clear communications, serves as an advisor to executives, and leads a talented team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related field.
• Experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies across internal and external audiences.
• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and content development skills.
• Advising executive leadership and senior business leaders on strategic communications.
• Leading and developing communications or marketing professionals and coordinating external partners.
• Strong understanding of brand strategy, reputation management, and integrated marketing communications.
• Experience managing corporate websites, digital channels, and content strategy.
• Knowledge in developing thought leadership content and positioning experts as industry voices.
• Experience with internal communications strategies and communicating company strategy and culture.
• Experience with media relations and building relationships with external outlets.
• Strong analytics mindset to evaluate effectiveness and improve programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an integrated, company-wide communications strategy aligned with business objectives and brand.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen Benesch's reputation and visibility within the AEC industry and communities served.
• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to executive leadership and leaders across the organization.
• Lead stewardship of the Benesch brand and ensure consistent voice and messaging.
• Lead the strategy and development of the website, digital channels, and social media presence.
• Develop and execute communications strategies to enhance understanding of strategy, culture, and employee initiatives.
• Oversee internal company-wide communications across offices and geographies.
• Partner with executives and internal teams on communications for initiatives, organizational changes, and employee programs.
• Collaborate with technical experts to produce thought leadership content and strengthen market position.
• Lead media relations and opportunities with industry publications and conferences.
• Oversee website content, messaging, user experience, and ongoing content strategy.
• Coordinate campaigns across internal, external, digital, and social channels.
• Identify new digital platforms and practices to improve audience engagement.
• Establish metrics and leverage analytics to improve performance.
• Lead and mentor communications team members and coordinate with external partners.
• Foster collaboration, creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Represent Benesch at industry events and external engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic communications

Exceptional writing

Advising executives

Brand strategy

Analytics & measurement

Team development

Media relations

Cross-functional collaboration

Content development

Thought leadership

Education

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

Job description

Benesch is seeking a Communications Director to lead our company-wide communications strategy and strengthen connections with employees, clients, industry partners, and communities. This role shapes Benesch's voice, messaging, and brand across internal and external channels.

The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller who translates complex business and technical topics into clear communications, serves as an advisor to executives, and leads a talented team.