Communications Manager

Fire Systems of Michigan•Novi, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Fire Systems of Michigan is an affiliate company of Guardian Fire Protection and a leading provider of fire protection and life safety solutions, proudly serving businesses and organizations across Michigan for more than 40 years. Located in Novi, Fire Systems of Michigan delivers comprehensive fire and life safety solutions, including inspection, testing, design, installation, monitoring, and repair across a full range of systems such as fire alarms and monitoring, fire sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, fire pumps, kitchen fire suppression, special hazards systems, and exit and emergency lighting. Known for exceptional customer service, technical expertise, and 24/7 emergency support, Fire Systems of Michigan partners with customers across diverse industries to ensure code‑compliant protection for people, property, and assets. The Communications Manager leads the development and execution of internal and external communications, including newsletters, organizational announcements, M&A activity, and marketing collateral, while supporting lead generation initiatives. This role ensures consistent, engaging messaging that strengthens brand presence and aligns with business goals. Additionally, this role will be critical in supporting overall growth within our business.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in communications or content marketing.
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related role.
Strong writing, editing, and content development skills.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva for developing and editing marketing and communications materials.
Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging, and visually compelling messaging.
Experience managing multiple communication channels and projects.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with marketing automation and CRM tools preferred.
Service industry experience (fire protection or security a plus).

Responsibilities

Execute communication strategies across internal and external channels.
Manage internal communications, including employee messaging and engagement initiatives.
Oversee external communications such as announcements, press materials, and brand messaging.
Plan, write, and distribute internal and external newsletters.
Create and maintain marketing collateral for presentations, sales collateral, brochures.
Partner with the Lead Generation Specialist to support campaigns through content creation (emails, landing pages, etc).
Create consistent messaging across all platforms and audiences.