Marketing Communications Manager

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America’s premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.
McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?
We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

McCarthy Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Marketing Communications Manager with experience in marketing, public relations, project management, technical and creative writing, and media relations. This position will support McCarthy and its subsidiaries and will be part of the Corporate Marketing Communications Department.  

CAPABILITIES

• Highly strategic individual who can engage with internal and external partners to develop, execute and analyze marketing and PR campaigns in diverse markets. 
• Proactive, detail-oriented team player with a passion for brand storytelling who thrives in a busy collaborative, in-person environment. 
• Exceptional organizational, writing, communication, time management, and project management skills with ability to lead, coordinate, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Positive attitude demonstrating initiative and willingness to support and provide direction as it pertains to external communication strategies. 
• Strong interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent writing skills. 
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to report on and interpret data to drive improvements.  
• Knowledge and understanding of current marketing trends.  

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Experience developing and implementing strategic marketing communications strategies, campaigns and messaging in alignment with brand identity. 
• Strong technical and creative writing skills, preferably but not limited to within the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industries. 
• Established media relations experience, preferably but not limited to within Architecture/Engineering/Construction industries and general business media. 
• Comfortable conducting client, industry and market research to support the development of PR and marketing strategies. 
• Experience developing and managing editorial calendar for national media outreach and thought leadership campaigns. 
• Experience generating marketing content for news releases, newsletters, collateral, website, thought leadership content and blogs all while maintaining brand voice and consistency to ensure alignment across all touchpoints. 
• Strong proficiency in digital marketing channels and tools, including social. 
• Proficient tracking and analyzing performance of marketing strategies, utilizing insights to optimize messaging, engagement, and overall effectiveness. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or related field. 
• 5 or more years of previous experience in similar role managing marketing campaigns, media relations, and writing. 
• Experience in creative and technical writing including personnel and project press releases, industry publications and articles, thought leadership content and strategy and overall messaging development in alignment with branding. 
• Experience responding to media inquiries, coordinating and facilitating interviews, briefing materials, press releases, thought leadership and newsletter articles, social media, listings/rankings, award submissions, and overall external messaging and campaign development. 
• Exceptional writing skills. 
• Experience with media monitoring platforms. Meltwater is a plus. 

Application Question(s): 

• Include writing samples. 

McCarthy Building Companies is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.