Director of Communications

Portland, OR (Hybrid)

$165K/yr – $185K/yrDirector/Executive15+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the strategic communications and brand leadership for a mature engineering practice, aligning executive messaging, employer branding, and internal engagement across a distributed workforce.

  • Executive and Brand Ownership: Set the company voice, brand standards, and editorial governance for consistent messaging across internal and external audiences.
  • Strategic Narrative & Channels: Craft corporate narratives and direct content across website, social, events, and earned media to support growth and leadership priorities.

Job Description

Responsibilities - Set and lead KJ’s communications strategy, ensuring consistent messaging across all internal and external audiences. - Advise the CEO, Board, and senior leadership on strategic messaging, positioning, and communications opportunities. - Own and evolve KJ’s brand, including voice, visual identity, and brand standards, to reflect a future-focused vision. - Establish communications standards, editorial governance, and messaging frameworks across the organization. - Direct visual and content strategy across platforms, including website, marketing materials, client deliverables, conferences, and social media. - Lead executive and internal communications strategies that align leadership messaging with business priorities. - Strengthen the employer brand through purpose-driven, transparent communication that fosters engagement and connection. - Partner closely with leaders across KJ, challenging and refining thinking where needed to ensure clarity and alignment. - Support KJ’s internal events (virtual and in-person) that inform, engage, and connect employees. - Oversee editorial planning, content creation, and distribution of major internal communications. - Leverage technology and data to modernize internal communications and enhance employee experience in a distributed work environment. - Craft and activate compelling corporate narratives that clearly articulate KJ’s values through content, thought leadership, social media, events, and earned media. - Position KJ as an employer of choice through innovative employer branding and recruitment-focused communications. - Own KJ’s website, including content strategy, SEO, analytics, and ongoing updates. - Lead social media strategy and content to support brand, talent, and business development goals. - Develop regional communications strategies to support growth across geographies. - Manage inbound communications, external inquiries, and targeted award submissions for staff and leadership.

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