Head of Brand & Corporate Communications

FCX Performance; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a Marketing Communications Manager to lead corporate communications, brand messaging, and creative services. You will guide strategic direction for storytelling, align messaging with business priorities, and supervise a team of project managers and designers to deliver high-quality, on-brand communications across channels.

The role emphasizes strong writing, editorial standards, and collaboration with senior leaders to elevate market presence and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, or related field.
• Eight+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, marketing communications, brand management, or related disciplines.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing multidisciplinary creative or communications teams.
• Ability to develop corporate communications strategies and maintain brand consistency across platforms.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills for complex business info.
• Strong branding, messaging, visual communication, and creative direction knowledge.
• Experience collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent organization, judgment, and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute corporate communications strategies to strengthen brand positioning and corporate reputation.
• Maintain consistent corporate messaging, brand voice, and editorial standards across platforms.
• Lead storytelling initiatives communicating capabilities, differentiation, innovation, and priorities.
• Translate complex information into clear, audience-appropriate communications.
• Partner with leaders to align messaging with marketing initiatives and executive communications.
• Provide strategic and creative direction for branded content and visual storytelling.
• Oversee high-quality written, visual, and digital communications reinforcing identity and brand standards.
• Set and uphold editorial, design, and quality standards across outputs.
• Guide evolution of communications and creative approaches to meet changing business needs.
• Lead, coach, and develop the team with clear accountability and priorities.
• Direct team priorities, resources, and project execution for timely delivery.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on creativity and growth.
• Oversee workflows, vendor relationships, and budgets for communications projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and adopt new technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic comms

Brand management

Editorial skills

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a Marketing Communications Manager to lead corporate communications, brand messaging, and creative services. You will guide strategic direction for storytelling, align messaging with business priorities, and supervise a team of project managers and designers to deliver high-quality, on-brand communications across channels.

The role emphasizes strong writing, editorial standards, and collaboration with senior leaders to elevate market presence and