Strategic Communications & Brand Lead

MEI Industrial Solutions; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MEI Industrial Solutions is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Communications to lead MEI's voice and brand across internal and external audiences. You will shape messaging, content and brand strategy, public relations, and digital and social media.

Reporting to the Director, Marketing & Communications, you will partner with senior leadership to align communications with company priorities, build a growing team, and drive storytelling that differentiates MEI in the market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in corporate communications or marketing communications, preferably in the industrial, manufacturing, construction, AEC, or related industry.
• Experience in developing national strategies and leading distributed teams.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in the creation of and managing PR materials, tools, and measurement.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Proven success working within a remote/hybrid office structure

Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications: Develop and implement an integrated communication and PR strategy that strengthens brand reputation, supports business objectives, and scales effectively across markets and regions.
• Content Development: Shape and protect MEI’s narratives, develop storytelling frameworks, and produce high-quality content including thought leadership, white papers, press releases, project profiles, case studies, and social media.
• Public Relations & Media: Build and maintain relationships with industry media, identify media opportunities, manage inquiries and responses, and lead crisis communications as needed.
• Brand Management: Ensure brand consistency across marketing materials, conferences/events, and digital platforms; oversee brand guidelines and messaging frameworks.
• Internal Communications: Set strategy for companywide internal communications, guide leadership messaging, and support employee engagement.
• Digital & Social Media: Manage website content and updates, oversee social media strategy and analytics, monitor digital performance.

Skills

Strategic Communications

Content Development

Public Relations

Brand Management

Internal Communications

Digital & Social Media

Education

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

Job description

MEI Industrial Solutions is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Communications to lead MEI's voice and brand across internal and external audiences. You will shape messaging, content and brand strategy, public relations, and digital and social media.

Reporting to the Director, Marketing & Communications, you will partner with senior leadership to align communications with company priorities, build a growing team, and drive storytelling that differentiates MEI in the market.