Director of Marketing and Communications

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$132K/yr – $154K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Own brand and communications for a professional services firm, shaping external storytelling, media engagement, and internal alignment to support business priorities.

  • Brand & Thought Leadership: Build and coordinate messaging, editorial calendars, and content that elevates the firm’s impact across channels.
  • Media & External Relations: Lead proactive/reactive media outreach with agency support and manage vendor relationships.
  • Internal & Cross-Channel Communications: Translate strategy into staff-facing messaging and align website, newsletters, and proposals with brand standards.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategies that elevate HR&A’s brand, thought leadership, and visibility in conversations about the firm’s business priorities.
  • Lead proactive and reactive media engagement with support from the firm’s public relations agency and manage relationships with other external vendors and creative agencies
  • Oversee the firm’s editorial calendar and development of content about the firm and its impact and ensure consistent messaging, design, and brand alignment across all external communications channels, including the firm’s website and newsletter/email marketing program.
  • Collaborate with teams to creatively communicate the impact of HR&A’s work.
  • Support digital product launches with coordinated communications and content strategies.
  • Design and manage internal communications that keep staff informed, aligned, and connected to the firm’s priorities and impact.
  • Support corporate communications, including firmwide updates, key announcements, and strategic initiatives.
  • Help translate firm strategy and initiatives into clear internal messaging for staff at all levels.
  • Develop and manage marketing materials and special initiatives that strengthen HR&A’s brand presence and support business development.
  • Design and improve the firm’s proposal systems and processes.

Requirements

  • 10–15 years of relevant experience in communications, marketing, or public relations, ideally within a professional services, consulting, or mission-driven organization.
  • Experience managing and developing staff, including setting priorities, providing feedback, and supporting professional growth.
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear and engaging content.
  • Strong strategic thinking and the ability to develop communications approaches that support organizational goals.
  • Experience managing multiple communications channels including digital platforms, media relations, and internal communications.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
  • Experience designing and managing proposal systems and processes
  • Comfort and enthusiasm for using emerging tools, including AI-enabled platforms, to improve workflows, content development, and marketing effectiveness.
  • Experience overseeing digital platforms, including content management systems, email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp), and managing technical vendor relationships for web development.
  • Experience managing freelance content creators and editorial talent, including journalists and creative professionals.

Benefits

  • We are an employee-owned company, meaning you will have the opportunity to benefit from the firm’s growth over time through participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
  • Each year, the firm will contribute funds to this long-term wealth-building account and may make contributions to other retirement accounts.
  • We also provide a comprehensive benefits package that goes well beyond coverage of 90-95% of healthcare premiums, including dental and vision coverage.
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HR&A Advisors

HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an employee-owned company advising public, private, non-profit, and philanthropic clients on how to increase opportunity and advance quality of life in cities. We believe in creating vital places, building equitable and resilient communities, and improving people’s lives.

Founded in 1976
New York, New York, USA
206 employees