Hybrid Communications Director - Strategy & Brand Lead

Alfred Benesch & Company; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Benesch seeks a Communications Director to lead company-wide communications strategy, strengthening connections with employees, clients, partners, and communities. This leadership role shapes Benesch's voice, messaging, and brand across internal and external channels, thought leadership, and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate translates complex business and technical topics into clear communications, advising executive leadership, and guiding a talented team while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications or related field.
• Experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies across internal and external audiences.
• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and content development skills.
• Experience advising executive leadership on strategic communications.
• Experience leading and developing communications professionals and coordinating external partners.
• Strong understanding of brand strategy, positioning, and reputation management.
• Experience managing corporate websites, digital channels, and content strategy.
• Experience developing thought leadership content and positioning technical experts as industry voices.
• Experience with internal communications strategies and communicating company strategy, culture, and initiatives.
• Experience with media relations and building relationships with industry publications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an integrated, company-wide communications strategy aligned with business objectives and brand.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen reputation, visibility, and market position within the AEC industry.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and leaders across the organization.
• Lead stewardship of the brand and ensure consistent voice and messaging across channels.
• Lead website, digital channels, and social media presence and strategy.
• Develop communications strategies that enhance understanding of company strategy, culture, and initiatives.
• Oversee internal communications across offices and geographies; coordinate with executives and teams.
• Collaborate with technical experts and business leaders to develop thought leadership content.
• Lead media relations and increase visibility through industry publications and conferences.
• Ensure cohesive campaigns across internal/external communications and digital platforms.

Skills

Executive leadership advisory

Strategic communications

Storytelling & writing

Media relations

Brand strategy

Digital analytics

Website/content management

Team leadership

Content development

Public relations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Benesch seeks a Communications Director to lead company-wide communications strategy, strengthening connections with employees, clients, partners, and communities. This leadership role shapes Benesch's voice, messaging, and brand across internal and external channels, thought leadership, and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate translates complex business and technical topics into clear communications, advising executive leadership, and guiding a talented team while collaborating with