Manager, Communications

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableManager7+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

This role leads advertising, PR, and internal communications efforts, driving content creation, media relations, and strategic messaging. It requires senior experience in PR/communications, with strong writing, project management, and collaboration across marketing teams. The position also emphasizes monitoring impact and continuous improvement across communications activities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Research advertising opportunities and provide recommendations on company-wide media buying and management
  • Work collaboratively with the Marketing Communications Director and Creative Director to develop the advertising campaign; perform audience analysis to ensure alignment and consistency of messaging throughout the organization and external outlets; develop copy and creative direction; monitor metrics and analytics of advertising
  • Lead PR efforts and manage media relations to generate interviews, speaking engagements, and articles for key company leaders
  • Work with the Marketing Communications Director to implement the internal communications strategy and own the management of the corporate calendar
  • Collaborate with branding to develop targeted email blasts and direct mail communications for corporate announcements, special events, promotions, etc.
  • Proofreading all outgoing communications, including web content, email blasts, and social media content before distribution
  • Measure and monitor the quality, effectiveness, and ROI of communications strategies and tactics; provide recommendations for improvement
  • Create content for social media and manage the implementation, including analysis of platforms
  • Develop and support the creative content for the website as well as standard updates
  • Contribute to the development of creative content for the corporate SharePoint and newsletter
  • Develop and manage the corporate blog, including the creation of content
  • Monitors external news; provides relevant information as needed to company leadership
  • Manage incoming media requests and coordinate with relevant stakeholders, as needed
  • Provides crisis communication support and coordination
  • Develop strategic marketing content from technical experts and seek channels to communicate externally through publications, speaking engagements, roundtable discussions, webinars, etc.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Marketing, Communications, English, or related fields.
  • 7-10 years’ experience in a public relations, internal communications, or marketing role.
  • Experience in a fast-paced B2B or professional services national or global corporation; architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) experience preferred but not required.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required.
  • Exceptional oral, editing, and written communication skills
  • Intellectual curiosity and a hunger to learn about the changing media and marketing landscape within the construction industry
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required; proficiency in Adobe CC a plus
  • Working knowledge of WordPress, SharePoint, and presentation development programs
  • Proficiency in managing the creation of PR materials, PR tools, PR measurement
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects with changing priorities
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex projects across a variety of functions
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HITT Contracting Inc.

HITT Contracting provides a wide range of construction services across the nation, from complex core and shell buildings and renovations to interior fit-outs and routine service work. No matter the project size or type, HITT delivers a premium construction experience on every project it builds. With 2024 revenues of $8.6 billion and 1,900+ team members in 14 office locations nationwide, HITT is ranked as one of the top 10 largest general contractors in the U.S. For more than 85 years, the Washington, DC area-headquartered company has been elevating the business of building nationwide through innovation, research and development, sustainability, and by working tirelessly and intentionally to earn clients’ trust by making every building experience exceptional. #IgnitingProgress

Founded in 1937
Falls Church, Virginia, USA
2.2K employees (34 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
23.6K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$6.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
53.7%
Direct
38.4%
Referral
5.5%
Social
1.1%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
24 (1% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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