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About the Role

Benesch is seeking a Communications Director to lead company-wide communications strategy, strengthening connections with employees, clients, industry partners, and communities. This leadership role shapes the company's voice, messaging, and brand across all communication channels, including thought leadership, digital platforms, social media, and the company website. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader and storyteller who can translate complex topics into clear, compelling communications, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership while leading a talented team.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead an integrated, company-wide communications strategy aligned with business objectives.
Identify opportunities to strengthen Benesch’s reputation, visibility, and market position.
Serve as a strategic communications advisor to executive leadership.
Lead stewardship of the Benesch brand, ensuring consistent application and evolution of visual identity, voice, and messaging.
Lead the strategy and ongoing development of the company website, digital communications channels, and social media presence.
Develop and execute communications strategies to strengthen employees’ understanding of company strategy, business performance, culture, and initiatives.
Oversee internal company-wide communications and develop effective strategies for reaching employees across all locations and disciplines.
Partner with executive leadership and internal teams on communications related to company initiatives, organizational changes, and key business priorities.
Partner with technical experts and business leaders to develop compelling thought leadership content.
Lead media relations and identify opportunities to increase visibility through industry publications, conferences, and digital channels.
Oversee website content, messaging, user experience, and ongoing content strategy.
Ensure communications campaigns are coordinated across all internal and external channels.
Identify emerging digital platforms, tools, and technologies to enhance audience engagement.
Establish measures of effectiveness and leverage analytics to evaluate performance and improve strategies.
Lead, develop, and mentor communications team members, coordinating specialized work across marketing professionals and external partners.
Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement within the communications function.
Represent Benesch and the Communications team in industry events and professional organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
12+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, marketing communications, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies across internal and external audiences.
Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and content development skills.
Demonstrated experience advising executive leadership and senior business leaders on strategic communications.
Experience leading and developing communications or marketing professionals and coordinating specialized teams or external partners.
Strong understanding of brand strategy, positioning, reputation management, and integrated marketing communications.
Experience managing corporate websites, digital communications, social media, and content strategy.
Experience developing thought leadership content and positioning technical experts and business leaders as industry voices.
Experience with internal communications strategies and communicating company strategy, organizational changes, culture, and employee initiatives.
Experience with media relations and building relationships with industry publications and other external media outlets.
Strong understanding of communications and digital analytics.
Strong business acumen and ability to connect communications strategies to broader business objectives.
Strong leadership, collaboration, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) certification is preferred.

Skills

Communications strategy
Brand management
Content development
Storytelling
Digital communications
Social media strategy
Website management
Thought leadership
Internal communications
Media relations
Analytics
Leadership
Collaboration
Relationship-building
Influencing
Team development
Presentation skills
Facilitation skills

Location

Hybrid work schedule
Any Benesch office location
Fully remote arrangements may be considered

Work Type

Hybrid
Remote

Experience Level

12+ years of progressive experience
Leadership

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.

Salary/Compensations

$60—$80 USD

Benefits

Career growth opportunities
Leadership development
Training programs
Retirement contribution (up to 9%)
Flexible schedules
Generous paid time off
Parental leave
Mentorship
Hands-on experience

About the Company

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm enhancing infrastructure and communities.
The company prides itself on being responsive to client needs while offering exceptional bench strength.
Benesch is committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
The company is employee-owned.

Equal Opportunity

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer committed to a professional, inclusive, and compliant workplace.
We follow all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those related to non-discrimination, pay transparency, and equal opportunity for protected groups such as veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.
Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.