Senior Brand Manager

What We’re Looking For
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee‑owners.

Join our team and become an integral part of a growing company that values your skills and contributions. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact through meaningful, strategic work. We’re committed to your professional growth and development, offering a supportive environment where your career can thrive.

As a senior brand manager, you will be responsible for planning, directing and conveying the HNTB brand, vision and unique value proposition to key audiences. You will work with senior leadership, marketing, and government relations functions to strengthen HNTB’s brand. In this leadership role, you will collaborate across various disciplines to develop and implement effective communications to achieve business outcomes.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Planning: Partners with senior leadership to develop and implement communications plans to advance the firm’s brand and support business goals.

Communications Adviser: Serve as a communications adviser to senior leaders regarding appropriate communication strategy needed to achieve business goals.

Content Creation: Develop engaging and informative content that is consistent with brand messaging for a variety of communications channels including internal, social and web platforms.

Leadership: Direct, plan and oversee implementation of all external communications efforts to support HNTB’s brand.

Event Management: Develop events and forums that strengthen industry relationships.

Media Relations: Serve as a liaison to media outlets.

Partnerships: Identify and establish external partnerships.

Agency Management: Manage public relations agencies and programs.

Team Leadership: Direct a team of communications professionals that implement and coordinate various communication programs.

Mentoring: Develop direct reports through guidance, mentoring, providing feedback and supporting them to contribute to their individual performance and career success at HNTB.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or equivalent and 10 years agency or corporate environment experience.

In lieu of degree, 14 years of relevant experience.

What You’ll Bring

Strategic Thinking

Written and Verbal Communication Proficiency

Initiative and self‑starter

Program Management

Willingness to exercise leadership

Brand Management/Public Relations/Media Relations

Problem Solving/Analysis

Results Driven

Flexibility

Decision Making

Teamwork/Collaboration/relationship building

Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and in a timely manner

Willingness to travel

Be a self‑starter who possesses creativity and a can‑do attitude

Additional Information
Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Kansas City, MO

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Communications Group

ReqID: R-29974

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