Senior Director, External Communications & PR at Suffolk Construction | Boston, MA | $175K/yr – $246K/yr

Senior Director, External Communications & PR

Boston, MA (On-site)

$175K/yr – $246K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

Job Summary

Drive external communications for Suffolk’s Jobsite of the Future, 100MAG and AI initiatives by shaping strategy, engaging media, and coordinating executive spokespeople.

Own development and execution of media relations for major Suffolk programs
Must-have: 8+ years in media relations or marketing professional services
Standout: Lead executive media readiness and high-profile speaking opportunities

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop strategies and pitch ideas for promoting Jobsite of the Future, 100MAG and AI successes to national and regional publications, online channels and blogs, broadcast media, and business and trade publications
Frequently visit Jobsite of the Future locations on project sites to interview team members; mine and capture captivating success stories that can be shared with external audiences
Maintain Jobsite of the Future key messages and draft/edit press releases, media alerts, op-eds and pitch letters pitch to the media for press coverage
Track regional and national award submission deadlines, assist in developing strong submission messaging, and submit Suffolk for high-profile awards
Identify and pitch AI Engineers, technology and data leaders, and subject matter experts for speaking opportunities that promote our expertise and experience ( i.e. keynote addresses, panel discussions, moderators, etc.)
Collaborate with Operations and Functional teams ( i.e. People and Culture; Suffolk Technologies; Operations; project teams in the field; Information Technology) to identify compelling stories and develop strategic marketing campaigns that help them promote their initiatives and raise Suffolk’s visibility nationally
Develop and maintain relationships with key reporters
Cultivate relationships with influential print, digital and broadcast journalists and editors
Prepare Jobsite of the Future announcements for wire distribution; organize press events and press conferences
Work closely with the social media team to coordinate content, messaging and external news and campaigns
Assist in generating and identifying compelling content for social media channels
Brief and prepare AI Engineers and other Suffolk spokespeople for media interviews; staff interviews; manage follow-up action items to completion
Report on results using determined key performance indicators; share positive results with leadership and employees

Requirements

A passion for storytelling, meeting people and active listening
8+ years in media relations and/or marketing professional services
Technology PR and/or agency background a plus
Track record of developing and delivering communications strategies and working with agencies and journalists is a plus
Very strong writing and communications skills
Demonstrated strategic ability and business sense

Preferred

Technology PR and/or agency background a plus
Track record of developing and delivering communications strategies and working with agencies and journalists is a plus

Benefits

Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more.  For more information, click  here .

Suffolk Construction

4.7 Glassdoor

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies) and innovation research/development.Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and offices in Boston (headquarters); New York City and Westchester County, New York; Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa and Estero in Florida; Dallas; Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego; Las Vegas; Portland, Maine; New Haven, Connecticut; Herndon, Virginia; and Salt Lake City. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, federal government and public work, mission critical, advanced technology and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by Founder, Chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Largest Domestic Builders” and #10 on its list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com.

Founded in 1982

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

2.7K employees (79 in marketing)

www.suffolk.com

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100% CEO approval