Emery Sapp and Sons Inc
Communications Manager
Emery Sapp and Sons Inc, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) is all about owning what we do. We're a 100% employee-owned, civil construction firm who is passionate about building best-in-class infrastructure.
While we build amazing roads and bridges, we also take our marketing work just as seriously. And to keep doing that, we need a communications manager to add to our team. Marketers at ESS are self-motivated individuals with a positive attitude who actively contribute to a wide range of marketing-related activities. That's just job-description speak for saying, we need someone who not only has the chops to do the job but the passion to do it right.
Focus:Strategic communication and brand positioningBrand voice, copywriting, and copyeditingExternal communication, advertising, PR, and social mediaMedia relations, executive media coaching, and thought leadershipInternal communications and intra-departmental collaborationAwards, strategic partnerships, and corporate sponsorshipsCrisis communication and business continuity plan developmentCommunication technology managementWhat you'll be doing...
Grow and help lead a dynamic B2B marketing and communications teamAmplify the ESS story and position the firm as a force in the industryActively participate in creative briefings and strategic planning sessionsCreate dynamic strategies and key messaging for corporate initiatives, external campaigns, and internal communicationWork collaboratively with the marketing team to ensure messaging is effective, cohesive, and on-brandWrite, edit, and provide creative direction for a wide variety of digital and print communication activities including press releases, pitches, articles, ads, social media, email, texts, scripts, award submittals, and moreManage all aspects of media and public relations efforts including groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting event coverage, press releases, features in industry publications, and moreFoster relationships with key reporters, editors and producers at print, digital and broadcast media outlets within key marketsSchedule and coordinate media interviews for firm executives, department heads, technical professionals, and other spokespersonsEffectively communicate complex issues in a manner stakeholders can easily understandCollaborate with corporate resources directors and operations leaders to build effective communication plans for internal initiatives and campaignsOversee coordination of internal communication activities. Ensure the tone, voice, and delivery methods of messaging are well suited for internal audiencesConduct research, set KPIs, develop analytics, and utilize communication tech tools to track and monitor and enhance campaign performanceKeep the pulse on company, partner, and industry-wide activitiesIdentify projects and people to submit and work with teams to develop innovative submittals for national award opportunitiesIdentify corporate advertising, membership, presentation, and event sponsorship opportunitiesLead and support projects with creative agencies and vendors as neededRepresent ESS to clients, peer organizations, industry conferences and company events as requiredWork hand-in-hand with marketing leadership and key stakeholders to manage time allocation and budgetsLead communication coordinators and oversee the day-to-day deadlines and responsibilities of all internal and external communications projectsShepherd all written work through appropriate workflow processes to ensure timely approvals and distributionServe as trusted advisor to the leadership team. Work closely with executives to create and deploy effective crisis communication and business continuity plansYou're a good fit if ...
You hold a Bachelor's degree in journalism, strategic communications, marketing or a related disciplineYou have 5+ years of communication experienceYou have experience inspiring and managing a team of peopleYour written communication and presentation skills will knock our socks offYou have solid experience with social and digital communication tacticsYou're a little obsessed with processes, proofing and error-checkingYou're a proven collaborator, multi-tasker, analytical thinker, and self-starter who exercises discretion and independent judgmentYou love running analytics that translate marketing KPIsYou proactively evaluate tools, channels and platforms for effectivenessYou don't sweat it if you need to juggle concurrent projects, with tight-deadlines, across various teams, with minimal supervision (basically, you get bored if you're not running around with your hair on fire)You are a self-proclaimed "word nerd"You do not shy away from strategic discussions and enjoy productive banterYou respond to inquiries with urgency and can think quickly on your feetYou're cool, calm, and collected while resolving media issues and crisis situationsYou feel confident serving as a company ambassador at all timesYou're a pro at conducting media training for executives and operational leadersYou are extremely organized and can continue to drive large projects while simultaneously managing small tasksYou excel at gathering, processing, and effectively communicating complex information in meaningful and relevant waysYou have a knack for effectively managing relationships, workflow and budgetsYou're an active member of the media, PR, and communications communityYou play well with others and generally have a positive attitudeYou're a natural project manager and monitor tasks delegated to others with easeYou don't hesitate to take initiative when neededYou have a sense of humor (big plus)Day-to-day and week-to-week your focus will shift. But generally, here is how you can expect your time to be spent:
5% - Strategic planning, budget development and adherence5% - Conduct research, develop analytics, and produce reports10% - Engage media community and foster key relationships10% - Build and manage marketing and communication strategies20% - Create campaigns; write copy and serve as copy editor25% - Support a wide-range of marketing, communications, advertising, and media activities25% - Manage, educate and mentor team membersBonus skills/experience:
Know a little about the A/E/C industry already? Bonus!Know about civil construction, too? Double bonus!We use Monday (project management), Wordpress (website), and Sprout (social media), so it would be fantastic if you already know those tech tools.¿Hablas español? We routinely translate our copy into Spanish. If you can write or QC Spanish content, that would be outstanding!Location:It is preferred that this team member work out of our Kansas City, Missouri office. However, other office locations may be considered.
Travel:Some travel is required, including overnight stays.
Your Hybrid Work Schedule:
Monday/Friday - RemoteTuesday/Wednesday/Thursday - Kansas City OfficeBut wait, there's more.
ESS offers its employee-owners a variety of additional perks and bonus opportunities:
Industry-leading Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)401(k) and financial health educationComprehensive health benefits and insuranceFlexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsCasual and professional work environmentPaid training and continuing educationPaid overtimePaid time off (PTO)Wellness programReferral bonus programApprenticeship programsLeadership and training programs
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
While we build amazing roads and bridges, we also take our marketing work just as seriously. And to keep doing that, we need a communications manager to add to our team. Marketers at ESS are self-motivated individuals with a positive attitude who actively contribute to a wide range of marketing-related activities. That's just job-description speak for saying, we need someone who not only has the chops to do the job but the passion to do it right.
Focus:Strategic communication and brand positioningBrand voice, copywriting, and copyeditingExternal communication, advertising, PR, and social mediaMedia relations, executive media coaching, and thought leadershipInternal communications and intra-departmental collaborationAwards, strategic partnerships, and corporate sponsorshipsCrisis communication and business continuity plan developmentCommunication technology managementWhat you'll be doing...
Grow and help lead a dynamic B2B marketing and communications teamAmplify the ESS story and position the firm as a force in the industryActively participate in creative briefings and strategic planning sessionsCreate dynamic strategies and key messaging for corporate initiatives, external campaigns, and internal communicationWork collaboratively with the marketing team to ensure messaging is effective, cohesive, and on-brandWrite, edit, and provide creative direction for a wide variety of digital and print communication activities including press releases, pitches, articles, ads, social media, email, texts, scripts, award submittals, and moreManage all aspects of media and public relations efforts including groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting event coverage, press releases, features in industry publications, and moreFoster relationships with key reporters, editors and producers at print, digital and broadcast media outlets within key marketsSchedule and coordinate media interviews for firm executives, department heads, technical professionals, and other spokespersonsEffectively communicate complex issues in a manner stakeholders can easily understandCollaborate with corporate resources directors and operations leaders to build effective communication plans for internal initiatives and campaignsOversee coordination of internal communication activities. Ensure the tone, voice, and delivery methods of messaging are well suited for internal audiencesConduct research, set KPIs, develop analytics, and utilize communication tech tools to track and monitor and enhance campaign performanceKeep the pulse on company, partner, and industry-wide activitiesIdentify projects and people to submit and work with teams to develop innovative submittals for national award opportunitiesIdentify corporate advertising, membership, presentation, and event sponsorship opportunitiesLead and support projects with creative agencies and vendors as neededRepresent ESS to clients, peer organizations, industry conferences and company events as requiredWork hand-in-hand with marketing leadership and key stakeholders to manage time allocation and budgetsLead communication coordinators and oversee the day-to-day deadlines and responsibilities of all internal and external communications projectsShepherd all written work through appropriate workflow processes to ensure timely approvals and distributionServe as trusted advisor to the leadership team. Work closely with executives to create and deploy effective crisis communication and business continuity plansYou're a good fit if ...
You hold a Bachelor's degree in journalism, strategic communications, marketing or a related disciplineYou have 5+ years of communication experienceYou have experience inspiring and managing a team of peopleYour written communication and presentation skills will knock our socks offYou have solid experience with social and digital communication tacticsYou're a little obsessed with processes, proofing and error-checkingYou're a proven collaborator, multi-tasker, analytical thinker, and self-starter who exercises discretion and independent judgmentYou love running analytics that translate marketing KPIsYou proactively evaluate tools, channels and platforms for effectivenessYou don't sweat it if you need to juggle concurrent projects, with tight-deadlines, across various teams, with minimal supervision (basically, you get bored if you're not running around with your hair on fire)You are a self-proclaimed "word nerd"You do not shy away from strategic discussions and enjoy productive banterYou respond to inquiries with urgency and can think quickly on your feetYou're cool, calm, and collected while resolving media issues and crisis situationsYou feel confident serving as a company ambassador at all timesYou're a pro at conducting media training for executives and operational leadersYou are extremely organized and can continue to drive large projects while simultaneously managing small tasksYou excel at gathering, processing, and effectively communicating complex information in meaningful and relevant waysYou have a knack for effectively managing relationships, workflow and budgetsYou're an active member of the media, PR, and communications communityYou play well with others and generally have a positive attitudeYou're a natural project manager and monitor tasks delegated to others with easeYou don't hesitate to take initiative when neededYou have a sense of humor (big plus)Day-to-day and week-to-week your focus will shift. But generally, here is how you can expect your time to be spent:
5% - Strategic planning, budget development and adherence5% - Conduct research, develop analytics, and produce reports10% - Engage media community and foster key relationships10% - Build and manage marketing and communication strategies20% - Create campaigns; write copy and serve as copy editor25% - Support a wide-range of marketing, communications, advertising, and media activities25% - Manage, educate and mentor team membersBonus skills/experience:
Know a little about the A/E/C industry already? Bonus!Know about civil construction, too? Double bonus!We use Monday (project management), Wordpress (website), and Sprout (social media), so it would be fantastic if you already know those tech tools.¿Hablas español? We routinely translate our copy into Spanish. If you can write or QC Spanish content, that would be outstanding!Location:It is preferred that this team member work out of our Kansas City, Missouri office. However, other office locations may be considered.
Travel:Some travel is required, including overnight stays.
Your Hybrid Work Schedule:
Monday/Friday - RemoteTuesday/Wednesday/Thursday - Kansas City OfficeBut wait, there's more.
ESS offers its employee-owners a variety of additional perks and bonus opportunities:
Industry-leading Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)401(k) and financial health educationComprehensive health benefits and insuranceFlexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsCasual and professional work environmentPaid training and continuing educationPaid overtimePaid time off (PTO)Wellness programReferral bonus programApprenticeship programsLeadership and training programs
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)