Communications Manager

Communications Manager

Job Summary:

This role requires a creative self-starter who is proactive, collaborative and eager to find solutions. As a supportive partner to the Marketing & Communications Director, the Communications Manager will work on both strategic and hands-on projects for internal and external audiences. To be successful in this role, the individual will have experience with writing, editing, basic email marketing, social media channel management, and website management; they should be familiar with creating communications plans and processes that bring people together; and they should be able to execute plans with precision. The role and the culture require someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment and enjoys making the complex simple. Organization, flexibility, relationship building and adaptability are key.

As a specialist in internal and external communications, the individual serves as a brand ambassador, creating content and experiences that connect current and future talent to THG's work, culture, purpose and values. They will have a genuine interest in learning more about our people, companies and industries and sharing that information with key audiences in alignment with our THG content strategy.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Partner with stakeholders to create and manage strategic communications plans and campaigns.
• Partner with corporate communications and marketing colleagues across all Heritage companies to ensure brand alignment.
• Serve as a loyal, dependable partner to the Marketing & Communications Director, team members and colleagues.
• Create materials that are interesting to read and easily digestible by diverse audiences.
• Write, edit and distribute communications, including but not limited to blog posts, social media posts, magazine articles, emails, email marketing campaigns, video scripts, executive talking points and special publication content.
• Partner with colleagues to develop multi-media materials such as guides, video scripts, emails, postcards, flyers, etc.
• Partner with colleagues to drive creative workflow processes from project initiation to execution, approvals, production, proofing, tracking and archiving.
• Stay up to date on marketing and communications technologies and industry trends in these disciplines.
• Develop analytics to measure the effectiveness of marketing and communications work.

Relevant Skills:

• Superior verbal, written and communication skills
• Creative thinker and problem-solver
• Incredible attention to detail
• Flexibility; ability to multi-task, manage multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholder relationships and allow for adjusting priorities and interruptions
• Ability to lead and manage a project with both short and long-term goals
• Self-starter; ability to work independently with limited direction
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex and constantly changing environment
• Lifelong learner with an interest in exploring new industries and content areas

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or similar field, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience managing multiple projects within longer-term communication plans
• 5+ years of communications or related experience (demonstrated success in improving audience engagement)

About The Heritage Group

Founded in 1930, The Heritage Group (THG) is a fourth-generation family-owned business managing a diverse portfolio of companies specializing in heavy construction and materials, environmental services, and specialty chemicals. Companies within the THG portfolio include Heritage Environmental Services, Heritage Construction + Materials, and Monument Chemical. With more than 5,000 employees and 30 operating companies worldwide, THG aims to build a safer, more enriching, and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family.

The Heritage Group welcomes the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all to work together to accomplish our goals

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