Strategic Communications Director (Hybrid)

Alfred Benesch & Company

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Alfred Benesch & Company is seeking a Communications Director to lead our company-wide communications strategy, strengthen connections with employees, clients, industry partners, and communities, and shape Benesch's voice across internal and external channels.

The ideal candidate translates complex business and technical topics into clear, compelling communications, advises executive leadership, and leads a talented communications team while partnering with technical experts and business leaders

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.
Demonstrated experience advising executive leadership on strategic communications.
Experience with media relations and building relationships with industry publications and external media outlets.
Strong understanding of brand strategy, positioning, reputation management, and integrated marketing communications.
Experience managing corporate websites, digital channels, and content strategy.
Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead an integrated, company-wide communications strategy aligned with Benesch's business objectives, priorities, and brand.
Identify opportunities to strengthen Benesch's reputation, visibility, and market position within the AEC industry and the communities we serve.
Serve as a strategic communications advisor to executive leadership and leaders across the organization.
Lead stewardship of the Benesch brand and ensure consistent application and evolution of our visual identity, voice, and messaging.
Lead the strategy and ongoing development of Benesch's website, digital communications channels, and social media presence.
Develop and execute communications strategies that strengthen employees' understanding of Benesch's strategy, business performance, culture, employee ownership, and company initiatives.
Oversee internal company-wide communications and develop effective strategies for reaching employees across offices, disciplines, and geographies.
Partner with executive leadership and internal teams on communications related to company initiatives, organizational changes, employee programs, culture, and other key business priorities.
Partner with technical experts and business leaders to develop thought leadership content that demonstrates Benesch's expertise and strengthens our position within the markets we serve.
Lead media relations and increase Benesch's visibility through industry publications, conferences, digital channels, and other relevant platforms.
Oversee website content, messaging, user experience, and ongoing content strategy in partnership with internal and external technical resources.
Ensure communications campaigns are coordinated across internal communications, external communications, digital platforms, social media, and other channels.
Identify emerging digital platforms, tools, technologies, and communications practices that can strengthen Benesch's ability to reach and engage key audiences.
Establish measures of effectiveness and leverage communications and digital analytics to evaluate performance and continuously improve strategies and programs.
Lead, develop, and mentor communications team members while coordinating specialized work across marketing managers, specialists, coordinators, and external partners.
Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement across the communications function.
Represent Benesch and the Communications team in industry events, professional organizations, conferences, and other external engagements as appropriate.