Communications Manager

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. 

Job Summary

The Communications Manager in our Dallas Corporate Headquarters isn’t just a job - it’s a starting point to an awesome career with a great company.  This job doesn’t exist today, so you will have a real chance to make the job your own.  We are hiring builders here at OBE.  And we hire motivated individuals who want to grow with us.

This role is perfect for an individual who approaches their work professionally, loves to be a part of a team, and wants to help us get better every day.  If that sounds like you, come join this industry leader!

Reporting to the Director, Marketing Communications, the Communications Manager is a visual communicator with an eye for social media success and experience in external communications. A vital member of the corporate communications team, this is an opportunity to help build a communications program from the ground-up.

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do

Expand, influence, and govern OBE’s social media strategy and presence, including:

• Cultivate and strengthen the presence of select executives on LinkedIn with an eye toward positioning them as leaders in the industry and across the business landscape.
• Position OBE as an employer of choice in the building products industry by partnering on and promoting the company’s employer brand strategy, awards and recognitions, etc.
• Partner with Marketing teams to organize a mix of product-focused content with storytelling opportunities that promote the brand.
• Cultivate and share positive news/company stories on external channels, including social media platforms, and with key media contacts, journalists, and influencers.
• Expand and execute OBE’s crisis communications plans aimed at readying the company in the event of unintended circumstances and protecting the brand.
• Aid in the management of media inquiries.
• Establish KPI’s and measure effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, HR, and Talent Acquisition to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with company goals.
• Stay updated with emerging trends and best practices in social media engagement and monitoring, media relations, PR, crisis communications, and talent and employer branding.
• Continuously follow industry events, publications, and influencers to position the company as the industry leader.

Here’s What We’re Looking For:

• The ability to work from our Dallas office an average of three times per week
• 5-8 years’ experience creating and managing exciting, innovative multi-media content across social media platforms for various brands, sub-brands, and executive accounts.
• Proven experience creating and executing external communications: media pitching/earned media, product launches and press releases.
• Experience in the Architecture, Interior Design, Construction or Building Materials industry is a plus.

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.

If you want to help us build something great- we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager for consideration. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

OBE is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is an E-Verify Employer.

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