Director of Marketing and Communications

Director Of Marketing And Communications HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an employee-owned company advising public, private, non-profit, and philanthropic clients on how to increase opportunity and advance quality of life in cities. We believe in creating vital places, building equitable and resilient communities, and improving people's lives.
From Brooklyn to London, Medellin to Hong Kong, we have guided hundreds of clients in transforming real estate and economic development concepts, and public infrastructure, first into actionable plans and then into job-producing, community-strengthening assets. Our clients include real estate owners and investors, hospitals and universities, cultural institutions and philanthropies, community development organizations, and governments.
HR&A has offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh, Washington D.C. and the Bay Area. We come from diverse backgrounds, have a breadth of lived experience, and share a passion for cities. We are former city officials, executive directors, planners, lawyers, architects, and economists.
The Director of Marketing and Communications will lead the firm's communications and marketing efforts, based in our New York City, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Raleigh, Dallas, Los Angeles, or San Francisco Bay Area offices. This role will shape how HR&A communicates its work, expertise, and impact to external audiences while also strengthening internal communications across the firm.
The Director will oversee external communications, internal communications, and marketing initiatives that support business development and brand visibility. Working closely with the executive leadership team and teams across the firm, this role will ensure our voice and brand support business development, strengthen lead generation, and elevate proposals and client-facing materials. The Director will also manage relationships with external vendors and agencies.
This person is a strategic communicator who can translate complex ideas into compelling narratives and designs, manage multiple channels and initiatives, and help position HR&A as a leading advisor to our clients.
The Director of Marketing and Communications will lead three core areas of work:
External Communications
Internal Communications
Marketing
The base salary range for this position is $131,600–$153,779, plus the opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus. Where an offer falls inside this pay range is dependent on experience. We offer competitive compensation packages, based on qualifications and experience. We are an employee-owned company, meaning you will have the opportunity to benefit from the firm's growth over time through participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Each year, the firm will contribute funds to this long-term wealth-building account and may make contributions to other retirement accounts. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package that goes well beyond coverage of 90-95% of healthcare premiums, including dental and vision coverage.