Hitt Falls Church , VA 22040
Posted 3 weeks ago
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Director, Communications
Job Description:
HITT seeks a creative, strategic, and experienced Director of Communications to join the Marketing team at Headquarters. Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing & Corporate Communication, this team leadership position oversees multiple direct reports. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, a passion for using strategic communications to influence brand and culture, and a proven track record of team leadership. They are a creative storyteller with the strategic savvy to advance HITT's brand, are decisive and confident, and thrive in an entrepreneurial culture and fast-paced environment.
The Director of Communication sets the firm's communication strategy, develops and leads omni-channel campaigns, and ensures collaboration across MarComm functions to achieve marketing goals. They collaborate with in-house creative, agencies, and other functional leaders to orchestrate end-to-end marketing strategies for key initiatives and campaign launches. The Director acts as a conduit between the brand, the creative team, digital marketing, external and internal communications to create an incredible team member and client experience. They ensure flawless execution of corporate messaging, both internally and externally.
Key to success in this position is strong vision with the ability to inspire and influence, technical expertise in a breadth of communications functions, and a passion for excellence. The ideal candidate brings a drive for results and a deep sense of accountability and thrives in a culture that seeks continual improvement and evolution. They must have the courage to lead in the face of ambiguity and bring communications to the table at both strategic and tactical levels.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or English is required
10+ years of experience in increasing roles of responsibility in marketing, branding, communications, or PR (or a combination thereof) is required
Experience in B2B or professional services is required; experience in the AEC field or agency setting is a plus
Experience managing teams in a corporate environment is required
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, SharePoint, email automation, social media, and content management systems (Drupal / WordPress) is required. Experience using CRM Systems (especially Microsoft Dynamics) is a plus.
Proven experience in developing and implementing process, creating efficiencies, and identifying KPIs to prove ROI is required
Budget development / management experience is desirable
Proven experience developing and executing MarComm strategies and campaigns is required
Experience managing crisis communications and media relations is required
Excellent writing, communication, and public speaking skills are required
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex projects across a variety of functions
HITT Contracting, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer providing opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply.
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