Senior Communications Coordinator

Sr. Communications Coordinator Brand Storytelling, Strategic Content, and Media Relations

Department: Corporate Marketing

Reports To: Corporate Marketing Director

Location: Sandy, UT | Nashville, TN | Phoenix, AZ (100% in-office)

Travel: Occasional travel to offices and project sites (10-15%)

Layton Construction is one of the largest commercial construction management firms in the U.S., delivering complex projects nationwide with a focus on honesty, unity, safety, and quality. Our marketing team tells that story, and we're looking for someone to help shape how it gets told.

This role develops content and manages media relations to transform Layton's projects, expertise, and people into compelling stories. You'll work closely with the Communications Manager to build and refine our communications strategy while handling hands‑on writing, media outreach, and cross-functional collaboration. Your work will directly support business development, strengthen our reputation, and position Layton as a thought leader in our key markets.

Layton has incredible stories to tell but those stories aren't being told systematically. This role changes that. You'll help ensure Layton's expertise and achievements are visible to the clients, partners, and talent who matter most.

You’ll have direct impact on:

• How Layton's story is told across all external channels
• Media coverage and industry recognition in key markets
• Thought leadership positioning for Layton executives
• Content that supports business development and proposal efforts
• Brand reputation and market perception

• Contribute to content strategy development that positions Layton as an industry thought leader
• Surface compelling stories from across 16 offices by coordinating with proposal marketing leads, engagement leads, and business unit leadership
• Interview executives, project managers, and subject matter experts to extract insights and technical expertise
• Write high‑quality content including case studies, project spotlights, thought leadership articles, website content, and newsletters
• Ghostwrite executive thought leadership content and bylined articles for trade publications
• Brief and coordinate with video team on story concepts, scripts, and narrative direction
• Partner with Copy Editor to refine content for brand voice consistency and quality
• Coordinate regular story coordination calls with proposal marketing leads to identify content opportunities

• Write and distribute press releases for project milestones, awards, company announcements, and industry developments
• Build and maintain relationships with key media contacts including trade publications (ENR, Utah Construction & Design, etc.) and local business journals
• Pitch stories to secure earned media coverage in target publications
• Position Layton executives as industry experts and sources for journalists
• Manage media inquiries and coordinate interview opportunities
• Track media placements and coverage outcomes
• Upload press releases to website and coordinate with Sr. Digital Marketing Coordinator for social amplification
• Work with Marketing & Engagement Leads to identify story-worthy events and leverage regional media contacts
• Support crisis communications planning and protocols as needed

• Develop content around industry expertise including construction technology, sector‑specific insights, safety innovations, and sustainability practices
• Work with executive team and subject matter experts to produce thought leadership content for video, articles, and social media
• Partner with Trade Partner Engagement and Development to write articles on community impact and trade partner success stories
• Develop industry commentary and perspective pieces on construction trends and market conditions
• Coordinate with video team to develop thought leadership video content featuring executives and technical experts
• Monitor industry conversations and identify opportunities for Layton experts to contribute perspectives

• Partner with Marketing & Engagement Leads to surface stories from…