Head of Communications - Sabey Corporation

Another Source • Burien, WA

6h • $174,107 - $261,160 • Onsite

About The Position

Another Source is partnering with Sabey Corporation to find a Head of Communications. This role is crucial for shaping the conversation around data centers as AI accelerates demand for digital infrastructure. The Head of Communications will build and lead a dedicated Communications function at a leading privately held infrastructure company. Working closely with executive leadership, this position will oversee executive communications, media relations, thought leadership, community engagement, and reputation strategy during a period of significant growth. It offers the chance to build a function from the ground up and influence how Sabey presents itself in the market for years to come.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive communications leadership experience, including experience leading corporate communications, public affairs, media relations, reputation management, or a comparable communications function.
• Experience in infrastructure, technology, real estate, energy, industrial development, or other complex, highly visible industries preferred. Candidates from adjacent sectors with strong communications leadership experience are encouraged to apply.
• Proven track record securing high-profile media coverage across national business, financial, trade, and regional media outlets.
• Experience leading communications strategy during crisis situations and managing issues with significant reputational impact.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively across corporate, political, and community communications environments.
• Experience collaborating with political consultants, public affairs advisors, government affairs teams, or other stakeholder engagement partners.
• Strong executive presence with experience advising senior leaders, executives, or public-facing spokespersons.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Political Science, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in infrastructure, technology, real estate, energy, industrial development, or other complex, highly visible industries.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead Sabey's standalone Communications function, including strategy, operating rhythm, budget, KPIs, and organizational structure.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive earned media strategy spanning national business media, financial press, trade publications, and local media across active development markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, analysts, ratings agencies, and industry influencers covering infrastructure, real estate, data centers, AI, and economic development.
• Drive media coverage and messaging strategy for major company milestones, including campus developments, customer announcements, capital events, leadership transitions, and strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to Sabey's executive leadership team, including the CEO, President, CFO, and Sabey Data Centers leadership.
• Develop executive thought leadership platforms, including bylines, keynote speeches, podcasts, LinkedIn content, investor communications, and industry commentary.
• Launch and lead the Counter-Narrative Desk, creating systems for monitoring media, social, political, and community conversations and coordinating rapid-response communications when needed.
• Shape political and community narratives across active and emerging development markets, partnering with local stakeholders, economic development organizations, community leaders, and industry groups.
• Oversee community engagement initiatives, employee ambassador programs, and reputation-building efforts that strengthen local relationships and support long-term business objectives.
• Develop and maintain crisis communications frameworks, playbooks, response protocols, and executive readiness programs.
• Lead communications strategy during critical business events, including operational incidents, regulatory matters, public affairs issues, leadership changes, and sensitive stakeholder situations.
• Partner closely with the Government Affairs Manager on stakeholder engagement, regulatory communications, political strategy, and message alignment.
• Provide communications leadership for planning commission presentations, public-facing materials, briefing documents, and stakeholder communications.
• Hire, coach, and develop communications team members while fostering strong cross-functional partnerships across the organization.
• Report communications performance, reputation metrics, and strategic initiatives to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Sabey covers 100% of employee-only premiums for base medical and PPO dental plans and contributes up to $2,000 annually to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Time to Recharge: Up to 5 weeks of PTO based on tenure, plus 10 paid holidays and the ability to carry over unused PTO.
• Financial Wellness: Competitive, matched 401(k) retirement plan.
• Growth & Development: Access to structured professional and personal development programs, including Thought Patterns for High Performance, Everything DiSC, and Built to Last.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior