Marketing/Communications Manager

Candidate Manager LTD; Pittsfield (ME); On-site; USD 77,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cianbro Companies seeks a dynamic Marketing/Communications Manager to lead internal and external messaging from our Pittsfield, ME office. You will shape brand voice, drive multi-channel campaigns, and elevate engagement across teams and audiences.

With 5+ years in related roles and strong leadership, you will manage content, social media, media relations, and crisis communications, partnering with leadership to tell a compelling organizational story.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a related role with at least 2 years in management.
• Experience in media, PR, communications, marketing and journalism preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with media monitoring tools and CMS, MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies and strengthen brand identity.
• Partner with leadership to define messages, audiences, and standards.
• Coordinate internal communications for alignment and timely dissemination.
• Oversee content across print and digital channels, including social media and email campaigns.
• Manage social media presence with consistent branding and tone.
• Monitor digital performance and adjust strategies to maximize reach.
• Lead development of internal communications and ensure brand voice.
• Produce visually compelling materials to reinforce storytelling.
• Capture photos, videos, and stories with markets and business units.
• Develop crisis communication plans for sensitive situations.
• Build relationships with journalists, media outlets, and influencers.
• Draft and distribute press materials; manage media inquiries as spokesperson.
• Track media coverage and provide leadership with insights.
• Supervise internal media team and manage external partners.

Skills

Public relations

Marketing communications

Media monitoring

Social media management

Content management systems

MS Office

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Premiere

Illustrator

Job description

Marketing/Communications Manager (NNE~ME~0582~~EXT~CORP~PROF1~CBO)

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Marketing/Communications Manager to lead the development, execution, and oversight of our internal and external communication efforts. This role is ideal for a creative, organized, and relationship-driven professional who excels at storytelling, brand management, and multi-channel communication. The successful candidate will strengthen our brand presence, elevate team member engagement, and support organizational initiatives through clear, consistent, and compelling messaging.The wage range for this position is $1,700.00 to $2,500.00 per week. Compensation will be determined based on knowledge and experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies that advance organizational goals and strengthen brand identity.
• Partner with leadership to define key messages, target audiences, and standards for consistent messaging across all platforms.
• Coordinate internal communications to ensure alignment, clarity, and timely dissemination of information.
• Oversee the creation, management, and distribution of content across print and digital channels, including social media, websites, blogs, brochures, banners, posters, advertising, and email campaigns.
• Manage the organization’s social media presence, ensuring consistent branding, tone, and engagement.
• Monitor and analyze digital performance metrics, adjusting strategies to maximize reach, visibility, and audience engagement.
• Lead or support the development of internal communications—memos, letters, announcements—ensuring alignment with brand standards and organizational voice.
• Produce visually compelling communication materials that enhance storytelling and reinforce brand identity.
• Proactively collaborate with internal markets and business units to capture photos, videos, and stories that highlight team members, project milestones, and achievements across The Cianbro Companies.
• Develop and implement crisis communication plans to effectively manage sensitive or high-risk situations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, media outlets, and industry influencers.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media kits, and related materials to support organizational visibility.
• Manage media inquiries and serve as the organization’s spokesperson when appropriate.
• Track and analyze media coverage, providing regular insights and reports to leadership.
• Supervise and mentor the internal media services team and manage relationships with external creative and media partners.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 5 years of relative knowledge and experience in a similar position with at least 2 years in management.
• Experience in media and public relations, communications, marketing and journalism preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in media monitoring tools, social media platforms, content management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute effectively under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with graphic design and video editing tools (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, Illustrator).
• Ability and desire to learn and grow knowledge of cutting-edge media tools to reach and capture the attention of our target audience.

Cianbro is an employee-owned, tobacco-free, equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other legally protected status.