Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide branding and communications strategies aligned to business priorities and growth objectives
• Partner closely with the CEO and executive team to shape messaging, presentations, announcements, and strategic communications
• Build and maintain a differentiated company narrative that strengthens our reputation, brand, and market position
• Lead internal communications efforts that improve clarity, transparency, and employee engagement across the organization
• Oversee public relations strategy, media engagement, executive visibility, and thought leadership opportunities
• Partner with Recruiting and People teams to strengthen employer brand and support talent attraction efforts
• Support communications related to acquisitions, organizational changes, strategic partnerships, and future company milestones
• Establish communication standards and processes that create consistency across the business
• Serve as a trusted advisor during high-visibility or fast-moving situations, including sensitive communications and change management initiatives

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience across corporate communications, branding, executive communications, public relations, or related fields
• Experience leading communications within high-growth, operationally complex, or rapidly scaling organizations
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, presentation, and message development skills across multiple audiences
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and build trust with senior leaders
• Strong understanding of media relations, reputation management, executive visibility, and crisis communications
• Experience translating complex operational or technical concepts into simple, compelling narratives
• Experience supporting transformation initiatives, M&A activity, or public company readiness is strongly preferred
• Manufacturing, infrastructure, industrial, or brand-forward experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field preferred
• MBA preferred
• Strong judgment, emotional intelligence, urgency, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Collaborative, high-energy workplace