Senior Manager, External Communications

Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth oy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

Why Rosendin? Committed. Innovative. Engaged. If you’re looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best.

As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We’d love to have you as a shareholder!

At Rosendin Electric, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and engagement. Founded in 1919, Rosendin is one of the nation’s largest employee-owned electrical contractors. As a shareholder, you’ll drive innovation, grow your career, and build quality projects that power communities. Join a culture of integrity, diversity, and empowerment - where your work matters, and your ownership pays off.

Rosendin is seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Manager, External Communications to elevate and protect our brand through compelling storytelling, thoughtful brand positioning, and proactive reputation management. This role will lead the development and execution of Rosendin's external communications strategy, translating business priorities, market insights, and audience needs into clear, consistent messaging across all external channels. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator and trusted advisor who can balance long-term brand strategy with agile execution, particularly during high-profile, fast-moving, or sensitive situations.

This leader will build strong partnerships across the business, drive measurable impact, and ensure Rosendin's voice is authentic, consistent, and aligned with our values and business objectives.

• Lead brand positioning efforts, including competitive analysis, audience insights, message testing, and narrative development.
• Translate research and business priorities into clear positioning frameworks, messaging strategies, and compelling external storytelling.
• Partner with leaders and key stakeholders to ensure consistent brand expression across all external-facing communications.
• Own Rosendin's crisis communications strategy, including preparedness planning, response protocols, and messaging execution during critical situations.
• Serve as the central communications advisor during sensitive or high-profile issues, collaborating closely with Legal, HR, Operations, and executive leadership.
• Draft and manage external statements, media responses, and stakeholder communications to protect and strengthen Rosendin's reputation.
• Lead speaking opportunities, sponsor ships, executive visibility initiatives, and event communications to maximize brand awareness and business impact.
• Develop and manage Rosendin's external communications calendar, aligning content, campaigns, and key moments with business priorities.
• Oversee external communications channels, including media relations, owned content, partner communications, and brand campaigns, ensuring a consistent voice and message.
• Measure communications performance and manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously, using insights to optimize impact, improve effectiveness, and deliver results.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Communications, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in external communications, public relations, corporate communications, brand…