Marketing Communications Manager

Meyer Najem is seeking a Marketing Communication Manager to join our marketing team. This role develops and executes Meyer Najem's communications plan and supports the corporate side of the marketing function. Strategic direction is set by the Director of Marketing through the marketing plan, and this role works in partnership with the Director and marketing team to translate that direction into content plans, campaigns, and consistent day-to-day execution across social media, thought leadership, website, and corporate marketing.

This position will have focused attention on brand storytelling and digital presence. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, a disciplined content planner, and a collaborative partner who can source stories from across the organization and turn them into consistent, on-brand communication.

Company Overview

Meyer Najem is 100% employee owned (ESOP). Our mission is to achieve excellence by completing safe and successful projects that serve the community with distinction. We achieve this by inspiring and serving clients through teamwork, integrity, quality, creativity, and well executed projects - always staying true to our culture and values.  We have been voted a Top Workplace since 2009. We have enjoyed tremendous success and growth, operating in diverse commercial, multi-family, hospitality, institutional, healthcare and senior living markets. 

Position Responsibilities

Corporate Marketing and Brand

• Develop firm-level content that advances the ESOP story, rankings, awards, and market wins
• Apply and uphold Meyer Najem brand standards, including the style guide, across all corporate content
• Partner with internal teams on correct brand application across presentations, signage, apparel, and digital platforms
• Manage email marketing campaigns, including list management, distribution, and reporting
• Research and prepare award submissions, and leverage wins for public relations, recruiting, and marketing

Thought Leadership and Content

• Source and develop content from internal subject-matter experts, including self-perform, VDC, building performance, safety, and quality, as well as Market EVPs/BD and Execs
• Write and edit articles, blog posts, white papers, project features, and newsletters
• Ghostwrite and collaborate with leadership and project teams to elevate firm expertise
• Draft and distribute press releases, and support media inquiries and community announcements

Social Media

• Develop Meyer Najem’s social media plan across platforms, with LinkedIn as the primary channel, under the direction of the Director of Marketing
• Manager is responsible for review, posting, and drive of analytics for reporting.
• Maintain a rolling editorial calendar balancing project milestones, people and culture, community involvement, recruiting, and thought leadership
• Partner with the Marketing Coordinator to execute. Manager may create, schedule, and/or publish content, including copywriting, image selection, and basic graphic production.
• Establish posting cadence and content standards, and coordinate employee and leadership amplification
• Monitor engagement, respond to comments and messages, and escalate issues appropriately
• Track performance, report monthly against agreed metrics, and recommend adjustments to the Director of Marketing

Website and SEO (Support)

• Work with the Marketing Coordinator to support updates to website content, including news, project pages, market content, and career postings
• Support website phase 2 and 3 development in partnership with the Director of Marketing and Marketing Coordinator
• Implement SEO improvements and monitor site analytics and search performance
• Coordinate with the firm's web vendor on functionality, structure, and performance

Photography and Visual Assets (Support)

• Support coordination of professional photography, videography, and drone capture for projects, people, and events
• Support the OpenAsset library, including tagging, organization, and usage rights
• Produce basic photo and video editing for social and web use

Collateral and Design (Support)

• Support development and maintenance of brochures, one-pagers, capability statements, and recruiting materials
• Support event communications, including promotion and recap content for tradeshows, groundbreakings, and business development events
• Ensure materials remain current, accurate, and visually aligned with brand guidelines

Collaboration and Department Support

• Partner with business development and operations to align communications activity with firm goals
• Support proposal and pursuit efforts when workload requires, as directed by the Director of Marketing
• Document activity in Unanet and support cross-training across marketing functions
• Participate in professional and community organizations such as SMPS, NAWIC, and ABC
• Actively participate in ongoing training to improve skills for personal and professional development

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or a related field
• Five (5) or more years of relevant experience, preferably in the AEC or construction industry
• Demonstrated experience building and executing social media content plans, with a portfolio of work
• Proven writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Working knowledge of SEO fundamentals and website content management, preferably WordPress
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro
• Experience with email marketing platforms and social scheduling and analytics tools
• Familiarity with digital asset management systems such as OpenAsset preferred
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Comfortable working with field and project teams to source content
• High degree of confidentiality and professional judgment

Employee Benefits Include

• 100% Employee Owned (ESOP)
• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Friday morning breakfast, monthly company cookouts, $150 per year for Meyer Najem SWAG
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employer paid and voluntary life insurance
• 401k Traditional & 401k Roth Match
• HSA, HRA and FSA options
• Employee Referral Program and Wellness Program
• Relocation Assistance & Per Diem
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education Reimbursement