About Us
Kleinfelder’s Communications Team is seeking a dynamic Senior Content Writer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a collaborative and innovative environment that supports projects that positively impact the communities we serve.
We’re looking for a dedicated, creative professional who upholds high-quality standards while remaining adaptable to meeting team and organizational needs. In this role, you'll take ownership of your work, collaborate to solve challenges, and drive projects to completion. You'll embrace change as an opportunity for innovation and actively partner with various stakeholders. Through partnership and a desire for continuous improvement, you'll foster connections within the Communications Team and the broader organization to support our mission.
The primary focus of this position will be on writing, with the opportunity to have all new content shared internally and externally, while also providing support for other communications-related tasks as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the growth of the Kleinfelder brand by developing PR campaigns tailored to specific service lines, geographic regions, or industry sectors (requires understanding upcoming significant opportunities that Areas/Divisions will pursue, as well as markets and/or service lines with the most growth potential).
- Partner with Kleinfelder leaders and SMEs to write, proofread, and place articles via external communication channels (i.e. social media, website, industry publications/events, etc.).
- Review publication and media outlets’ editorial calendars to pitch story ideas and thought leadership pieces.
- Identify target media outlets, including trade publications, business journals, and mainstream news outlets.
- Track and measure placement metrics based on investment and/or objectives.
- Build and maintain media contact lists.
- Write and distribute press releases (utilizing a newswire service for priority releases).
Long-Term Objectives
- Coordinate media and client relations for events such as open houses and webinars (this could include but is not limited to email campaigns to reach target audiences).
- Create a PR strategy to secure recognition for Kleinfelder in national award programs.
- Leverage podcast opportunities by placing Kleinfelder experts as guests on established podcasts with relevant audiences (in lieu of a Kleinfelder-hosted podcast).
- Develop relationships with journalists and editors.
- Develop partnerships and pitch content through influencers.
Organization and Detail Management
- Deadline Adherence: Exhibit strong organizational skills and attention to detail while managing multiple assignments under set deadlines.
- Flexibility in Priorities: Adapt to changing needs or timelines, ensuring clear visibility of progress.
- Proactive Task Management: Take ownership of tasks and action items, ensuring follow-through and accountability.
Collaborative Mindset
- Technical Collaboration: Work closely with Kleinfelder professionals to foster accurate representation of Kleinfelder’s market/services and/or growth opportunities.
- Warm Engagement: Build rapport with stakeholders to create a comfortable atmosphere, enhancing the quality and authenticity of the final deliverable.
- Active Participation: Bring creative ideas to brainstorming sessions and actively engage in team meetings to foster a collaborative environment that supports collective learning and growth.
Physical Requirements
- Travel and Flexible Hours: Willingness to travel <10% of time, if needed, and adapt to flexible hours as required by project needs.
Qualifications and Program Proficiencies
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, marketing, communications, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: 10+ years of relevant AEC industry experience is with a primary focus on content development and PR/brand elevation is preferred.
- Portfolio: A portfolio showing examples of written communications is required. Please provide 1-3 professional references.
- Required Program Proficiencies: Microsoft Suite (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).
- Other Advantageous Program Proficiencies: Adobe Creative Cloud (i.e. InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects).
Why Join Us?
At Kleinfelder, you’ll be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and community impact. We offer a dynamic work environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career while making a difference in the communities we serve. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a supportive and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits
Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. We also invest in the professional development of our staff through reimbursements for continuing education and career development opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Kleinfelder is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.
Join Us
Take your corporate career to the next level with Kleinfelder. Your role as a Senior Content Writer will be both challenging and rewarding as you support our projects and help improve the communities we work and live in.
Notice to Third-Party Agencies
Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, will be deemed the property of Kleinfelder.
Contact Information
For further information or to apply, please visit our website at www.kleinfelder.com/careers.
