Director of Communications

Who We Are

At OBE, together, we build excellence every day… We are driven by our passion to lead our industry and build a sustainable future, we focus on exceeding customer expectations and delivering innovative solutions. We succeed through the dedication of our empowered teams and partners who fuel our ambition to achieve excellence in the markets where we have a right to win.

We believe safety, integrity, performance culture, teamwork, customer centricity, and agility are at the core of who we are and how we operate each day to achieve success.

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do

Reporting to the EVP of Marketing, the Communications Director is a key member of the marketing leadership team responsible for developing and delivering compelling and consistent external and internal communications.

• Develop and implement strategic external communications, including PR and social media plan and calendar, to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Craft compelling press releases, media kits, and other communication materials to effectively share company news, product launches and corporate stories to relevant media outlets.
• Identify and manage third-party award and recognition strategy to build corporate reputation in alignment with company goals.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key media contacts, journalists, and influencers to secure positive coverage and manage media inquiries efficiently.
• Monitor and analyze media coverage and industry trends, providing regular reports to measure communication effectiveness, identify opportunities, and proactively address potential issues.
• Develop and implement strategic internal communications and employer branding campaigns to drive employee engagement. Components include but not limited to events, newsletter, townhalls, key messages, audience segmentation, and measurements.
• Support local roll-out and translation of enterprise-wide initiatives/communications such as corporate virtues, pulse surveys, and total rewards communications.
• Maintain an integrated calendar of communications and measure effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, HR, and talent acquisition to ensure consistent messaging and attainment of company goals.
• Stay updated with emerging trends and best practices in media relations, PR, crisis communications, talent branding, and employer marketing, applying relevant strategies to continually elevate the company’s brand and attract top talent.
• Directly supervise social media and communications manager – responsible for the hiring, onboarding, development, as well as managing outside consultants.

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Ability to work in our Dallas office 3 times a week
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver compelling messages that resonate with target audiences.
• Strong media relations experience building and maintaining relationships with industry journalists and influencers.
• Crisis management skills and ability to manage challenging situations and maintain a positive brand image.
• Experience with employer branding, social media, and talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent.
• Strong collaborative and consultative skills; ability to cultivate productive working relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analyze data, and make data-driven decisions to achieve communication and marketing goals.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead a team and meet tight deadlines.
• Creative thinker with an understanding of market trends and audience insights.
• Proficiency in media monitoring and analysis tools.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills, with the ability to work in an ever-changing, fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently, as a member of a team, as well with all types and levels of employees.
• Strong business acumen: ability to translate complex business objectives into readily understandable communications for a variety of audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and various project management tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism or Marketing.
• 10+ years’ professional communications experience in the areas of employee engagement, media relations, PR, and crisis.
• Architecture, Interior Design, Construction, or Building Materials industry experience is a plus.
• An uncompromising safety-first approach in the workplace. At OBE we have each other’s back.

What OBE Offers You

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• 10 Holidays (inclusive of 2 floating holidays)
• Market competitive 401(k) match
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance

About OBE

At OBE, we believe the work of our employees truly matters. From apartments in New York to office buildings in Toronto, stadiums in Dallas, and universities in Atlanta, our teams contribute to the projects that shape the world where we live, work, heal, and play.

OBE delivers products to a broad customer base of architects, glaziers, contractors, and developers serving diversified residential and commercial construction end-markets. With over 6,700 employees, we operate 82 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries.

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