Director of Marketing & Communications - Brand & Growth

HR&A Advisors, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Annual wellness stipend

Job summary

HR&A Advisors, Inc. seeks a Director of Marketing and Communications to lead the firm’s communications and marketing efforts from its New York City and multiple U.S. offices.

The role shapes external voice, internal alignment, and business development through strategic messaging, editorial planning, and content across channels. The role requires 10–15 years in communications/marketing within professional services, exceptional writing, and a track record in managing staff, channels, and proposal

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in communications, marketing, or public relations in professional services or mission-driven organizations.
• Experience managing and developing staff, including setting priorities and providing feedback.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear content.
• Strong strategic thinking to develop communications approaches aligned with organizational goals.
• Experience managing multiple communications channels including digital platforms, media relations, and internal communications.
• Experience designing and managing proposal systems and processes.
• Comfort with using emerging tools, including AI-enabled platforms, to improve workflows and content.
• Experience overseeing digital platforms, CMS, email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp), and managing vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead external communications, internal communications, and marketing initiatives to support business development and brand visibility.
• Collaborate with the executive leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency.
• Translate complex ideas into compelling narratives and manage multiple channels and initiatives.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and agencies.
• Oversee the firm’s editorial calendar and content development for consistent messaging and design.
• Support digital product launches with coordinated communications and content strategies.
• Design internal communications to keep staff informed and aligned with firm priorities.
• Develop marketing materials and manage proposal tools, templates, and knowledge resources.
• Track proposal performance and improve effectiveness over time.

Skills

Strategic communications

Leadership

Writing & editing

Brand management

Cross-functional collaboration

Digital marketing

Public relations

Proposal development

AI tools for marketing

Vendor management

Tools

Mailchimp

CMS

MS Office

Job description

HR&A Advisors, Inc. seeks a Director of Marketing and Communications to lead the firm’s communications and marketing efforts from its New York City and multiple U.S. offices.

The role shapes external voice, internal alignment, and business development through strategic messaging, editorial planning, and content across channels. The role requires 10–15 years in communications/marketing within professional services, exceptional writing, and a track record in managing staff, channels, and proposal