Senior Communications Manager

HNTB Corporation • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

HNTB is seeking a Senior Communications Manager to manage internal and external communications that advance business goals and carry out the firm’s brand messages. The role works closely with subject matter experts, business leaders, contributors, agency partners and communications teammates to plan, develop and implement content and programs across multiple formats and channels.

The manager leads development and production of HNTB publications, the national trade media relations program, and the national industry awards program. The role also leads cross-functional communications projects from planning through execution, coordinating timelines, deliverables, stakeholders and resources while managing concurrent initiatives and competing priorities.

Additional work includes developing communications strategies and content; supporting event development and logistics; tracking program effectiveness; maintaining contact lists and strategic partnerships; managing communications budgets for specific programs; and researching current industry trends. The position is based in Kansas City, Missouri. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or a related field and 10 years of corporate communications or agency experience; alternatively, 14 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite and SharePoint.
• Highly organized, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and in a timely manner.
• Self-starter with creativity and a can-do attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading corporate communications, public relations and thought leadership programs.
• Experience managing complex communications projects involving multiple stakeholders, deadlines and deliverables.
• Experience working with executive leaders, technical subject matter experts and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop communications strategies and lead programs aligned with HNTB’s business goals.
• Lead the development and production of HNTB publications, including THINK, Aviation Insight, Transportation Point, InTransit and SOLVE.
• Lead the strategy and execution of HNTB’s national trade media relations program.
• Manage HNTB’s national industry awards program, including strategy, submissions, coordination and executive engagement.
• Lead cross-functional communications projects from planning through execution, managing timelines, deliverables, stakeholder engagement and resources.
• Coordinate subject matter experts, business leaders, agency partners and communications teammates to deliver high-quality work on schedule and in alignment with business objectives.
• Develop engaging content consistent with brand messaging for internal, social and web platforms and other communications channels.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and implement programs that carry out HNTB’s brand messages.
• Support the development and logistics of conferences, meetings, open houses, forums and other events.
• Track the effectiveness of communications programs and suggest improvements.
• Update and maintain internal and external contact lists.
• Maintain strategic national and local partnerships with key organizations.
• Manage communications budgets for specific programs.
• Research and implement current industry trends in communications approaches.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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