Job Description

Position Summary

McCarthy is seeking an External Communications Manager to lead media relations, craft compelling content, and manage public relations agency relationships for our Southern Region.  The ideal candidate would be  creative and collaborative, with a knack for strategic, brand-building storytelling. We’re looking for a critical thinker who is comfortable working with partners at all levels and guiding various internal audiences toward a common goal. With a focus on public relations, media coordination, and crisis communications, this role will cover our Southern region states and based in our Dallas, TX office.  Please include samples of your work along with your resume.  

Key Responsibilities 

Capabilities 

• You are a relationship builder. You get to know our people, our business, and our strengths,allowing you to connect communications work to business objectives.  

• You are a skilled storyteller who finds human elements in technical projects and makes complex construction work accessible to diverse audiences. 

• You thrive in collaborative environments where the best ideas come from listening first, then leading.  

• You are a proactive team player who knows what questions to ask to find the most compelling story. 

• You can lead, coordinate, produce, and manage multiple deliverables simultaneously while making everyone feel part of something bigger. You know when to lead and when to guide. 

• You are a thought partner, collaborating with internal partners to develop, execute, and analyze marketing and PR campaigns across diverse markets in from Texas to Georgia. 

• You’re comfortable moving between crafting long-term narrative strategy and executing urgent press releases and media inquiries.  

• You know how to leverage data to earn trust with both internal and external audiences. 

Technical Skills 

• Established media contacts both within AEC industry and broader business media – relationships built on trust, not just a contact list.  

• Exceptional creative and technical journalism/public relations skills, with the ability to craft press releases that get picked up, position executives as industry voices, and develop social media that drives engagement. 

• Strategic messaging that supports our brand and strengthens it, partnering closely with our internal communications team to find and tell the most compelling stories.  

• Ability to evaluate and manage local and industry-specific media listings and distributions.  

• Experience creating polished deliverables including media releases, event coordination, social media, press kits, website updates, and all external communications. 

• External consultant and PR agency management, coordination, and planning to ensure cohesive messaging and tracking approach across geographies.  

• Experience seeking appropriate media opportunities to support strategic initiatives. 

• Crisis management experience and statement generation and distribution. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelors degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field.  

• 5+ years of previous experience in B2B communications - coordinating media relations, media monitoring, distribution, writing, and external communications management. 

• Experience in creative and technical writing including personnel and project press releases, industry publications and articles, internal communications training, overall messaging and branding. 

• Track record conducting research, generating compelling narratives and managing stakeholder expectations.  

• Desktop proficiency in all Microsoft and preferably Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere and Illustrator. 

• Experience with CRM database management systems. Microsoft Dynamics CRM a plus.   

• Experience in social media management and media monitoring – Hootsuite, Amplify and Meltwater are a plus.  

• Exceptional organizational, writing, communication, time management, and project management skills. 

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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