Strategic Communications Lead for U.S. Transformation

MK Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MK Search partners with a global PE-backed industrial organization that is undergoing transformation, and we are looking for a high-impact Communications Manager to shape the next chapter.

This role provides meaningful visibility with senior leadership, ownership of U.S. communications strategy and execution, and the chance to build, elevate, and modernize how the company communicates with employees, customers, communities, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive communications, corporate communications, PR, or agency experience.
• Proven experience developing and executing internal and external communications.
• Strong executive communications experience with the ability to advise and influence senior leaders.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience managing external communications agencies, vendors, or strategic partners.
• Strong understanding of digital communications and social media.
• Ability to translate complex technical or business information into clear messaging.
• Capable of operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute U.S. internal and external communications strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Partner with senior executives to develop executive messaging, presentations, and announcements.
• Lead external communications through media relations, press releases, and social media.
• Own communications across intranet, website, newsletters, presentations, and events.
• Translate complex information into clear messaging for corporate and manufacturing audiences.
• Manage external communications agencies and strategic partners.
• Support change management, transformation, and M&A communications.
• Collaborate with global communications leadership and U.S. leadership.

Skills

Executive messaging

Written communication

Verbal presentation

Media relations

Social media

Stakeholder management

Change management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public PR, Journalism, Marketing

Job description

MK Search partners with a global PE-backed industrial organization that is undergoing transformation, and we are looking for a high-impact Communications Manager to shape the next chapter.

This role provides meaningful visibility with senior leadership, ownership of U.S. communications strategy and execution, and the chance to build, elevate, and modernize how the company communicates with employees, customers, communities, and external stakeholders.