Apply on Employer Site

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. · 6 hours ago

Communications Manager

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. They are seeking an External Communications Manager to lead media relations, craft compelling content, and manage public relations agency relationships for their Southern Region.

Construction

Responsibilities

You are a relationship builder. You get to know our people, our business, and our strengths, allowing you to connect communications work to business objectives

You are a skilled storyteller who finds human elements in technical projects and makes complex construction work accessible to diverse audiences

You thrive in collaborative environments where the best ideas come from listening first, then leading

You are a proactive team player who knows what questions to ask to find the most compelling story

You can lead, coordinate, produce, and manage multiple deliverables simultaneously while making everyone feel part of something bigger. You know when to lead and when to guide

You are a thought partner, collaborating with internal partners to develop, execute, and analyze marketing and PR campaigns across diverse markets in from Texas to Georgia

You’re comfortable moving between crafting long-term narrative strategy and executing urgent press releases and media inquiries

You know how to leverage data to earn trust with both internal and external audiences

Established media contacts both within AEC industry and broader business media – relationships built on trust, not just a contact list

Exceptional creative and technical journalism/public relations skills, with the ability to craft press releases that get picked up, position executives as industry voices, and develop social media that drives engagement

Strategic messaging that supports our brand and strengthens it, partnering closely with our internal communications team to find and tell the most compelling stories

Ability to evaluate and manage local and industry-specific media listings and distributions

Experience creating polished deliverables including media releases, event coordination, social media, press kits, website updates, and all external communications

External consultant and PR agency management, coordination, and planning to ensure cohesive messaging and tracking approach across geographies

Experience seeking appropriate media opportunities to support strategic initiatives

Crisis management experience and statement generation and distribution

Qualification

Media relationsPublic relationsCrisis managementCreative writingSocial media managementTechnical writingProject managementStakeholder managementData analysisMicrosoft SuiteAdobe SuiteCRM systemsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementCollaboration

Required

Bachelors degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field

5+ years of previous experience in B2B communications - coordinating media relations, media monitoring, distribution, writing, and external communications management

Experience in creative and technical writing including personnel and project press releases, industry publications and articles, internal communications training, overall messaging and branding

Track record conducting research, generating compelling narratives and managing stakeholder expectations

Desktop proficiency in all Microsoft and preferably Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere and Illustrator

Experience with CRM database management systems. Microsoft Dynamics CRM a plus

Experience in social media management and media monitoring – Hootsuite, Amplify and Meltwater are a plus

Exceptional organizational, writing, communication, time management, and project management skills