Head of Communications & Brand Strategy

Benesch; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Retirement plan

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Communications Director to lead our company-wide communications strategy and strengthen connections with employees, clients, and communities. This senior role shapes Benesch's voice, messaging, and brand across internal and external channels, thought leadership, digital platforms, and the Benesch website.

The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller who translates complex topics into clear communications, advising executive leadership, and mentoring a communications team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, marketing communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies across internal and external audiences.
• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and content development skills.
• Demonstrated experience advising executive leadership and senior business leaders on strategic communications.
• Experience leading and developing communications or marketing professionals and coordinating specialized teams or external partners.
• Strong understanding of brand strategy, positioning, reputation management, and integrated marketing communications.
• Experience managing corporate websites, digital communications, social media, and content strategy.
• Experience developing thought leadership content and positioning technical experts and business leaders as industry voices.
• Experience with internal communications strategies and communicating company strategy, organizational changes, culture, and employee initiatives.
• Experience with media relations and building relationships with industry publications and other external media outlets.
• Strong understanding of communications and digital analytics with the ability to use data and insights to evaluate effectiveness and improve programs.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect communications strategies and priorities to broader business objectives.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, relationship-building, and influencing skills across functions and levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an integrated, company-wide communications strategy aligned with Benesch's objectives, priorities, and brand.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen Benesch's reputation and market position 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 across channels.
• Lead the strategy and development of Benesch's website, digital channels, and social media presence.
• Develop and execute strategies that enhance employees' understanding of strategy, culture, and initiatives.
• Oversee internal company-wide communications across offices, disciplines, and geographies.
• Partner with leadership and internal teams on communications for initiatives, changes, and programs.
• Collaborate with technical experts and business leaders to develop thought leadership content.
• Lead media relations and increase visibility through industry publications and conferences.
• Oversee website content, UX, and content strategy with internal/external partners.
• Coordinate campaigns across internal/external communications, digital platforms, and social media.
• Identify emerging platforms and practices to improve audience reach.
• Establish metrics and use analytics to evaluate and improve performance.
• Lead and mentor communications team members and coordinate with marketing managers and external partners.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement in the communications function.
• Represent Benesch at industry events and external engagements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Job description

Benesch is seeking a Communications Director to lead our company-wide communications strategy and strengthen connections with employees, clients, and communities. This senior role shapes Benesch's voice, messaging, and brand across internal and external channels, thought leadership, digital platforms, and the Benesch website.

The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller who translates complex topics into clear communications, advising executive leadership, and mentoring a communications team