Senior Director, External Communications & PR

Develop strategies and pitch ideas for promoting Jobsite of the Future, 100MAG and AI successes to national and regional publications, online channels and blogs, broadcast media, and business and trade publications
• Frequently visit Jobsite of the Future locations on project sites to interview team members; mine and capture captivating success stories that can be shared with external audiences

• Maintain Jobsite of the Future key messages and draft/edit press releases, media alerts, op-eds and pitch letters pitch to the media for press coverage

• Track regional and national award submission deadlines, assist in developing strong submission messaging, and submit Suffolk for high-profile awards

• Identify and pitch AI Engineers, technology and data leaders, and subject matter experts for speaking opportunities that promote our expertise and experience (i.e. keynote addresses, panel discussions, moderators, etc.)

• Collaborate with Operations and Functional teams (i.e. People and Culture; Suffolk Technologies; Operations; project teams in the field; Information Technology) to identify compelling stories and develop strategic marketing campaigns that help them promote their initiatives and raise Suffolk's visibility nationally

• Develop and maintain relationships with key reporters

• Cultivate relationships with influential print, digital and broadcast journalists and editors

• Prepare Jobsite of the Future announcements for wire distribution; organize press events and press conferences

• Work closely with the social media team to coordinate content, messaging and external news and campaigns

• Assist in generating and identifying compelling content for social media channels

• Brief and prepare AI Engineers and other Suffolk spokespeople for media interviews; staff interviews; manage follow-up action items to completion

• Report on results using determined key performance indicators; share positive results with leadership and employees

• A passion for storytelling, meeting people and active listening

• 8+ years in media relations and/or marketing professional services

• Technology PR and/or agency background a plus

• Track record of developing and delivering communications strategies and working with agencies and journalists is a plus

• Very strong writing and communications skills

• Demonstrated strategic ability and business sense

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

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The expected salary range for this position (Senior Director, External Communications & PR) in US-MA-Boston is between $175,000 and $246,000 USD. This represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Suffolk's total compensation package. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall compensation strategy. Salary ranges may differ by geography and are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.