External Communications Manager

An External Communications Manager position is available at Garney. The External Communications Manager is responsible for leading Garney's external communications strategy and managing initiatives that enhance the company's reputation, increase brand visibility, and position Garney as an industry leader. This position oversees communications across multiple channels, including public relations, digital marketing, and advertising, while partnering with leadership and teams across the organization to deliver consistent messaging that supports business objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Develop and execute external communications strategies that support Garney's business priorities, brand goals, and growth initiatives

Lead digital marketing efforts across the company website, social media, email marketing, and other external channels

Oversee advertising campaigns from planning and development through execution, optimization, and performance measurement

Direct external content creation, including project stories, thought leadership, award submissions, industry articles, and marketing materials

Partner with company leaders and subject matter experts to identify and promote stories that showcase Garney's people, projects, and expertise

Support executive communications, reputation management, and crisis communication efforts to ensure effective external messaging

Track communication performance, analyze results, and recommend improvements to increase reach, engagement, and impact.Manage and mentor external communications team members while ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment across all communications initiatives

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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

7+ years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related discipline

Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic communications plans that support business objectives

Strong writing, editing, storytelling, and messaging development skills with the ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences

Knowledge of public relations, digital marketing, advertising, content strategy, and communications best practices

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