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Communications Manager (Life Science & F&B Manufacturing)

Communications Manager (Life Science & F&B Manufacturing)

CRBKansas City, MO, US
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Communications Manager (Life Science & F&B Manufacturing)

CRB's over 1,100 expert professionals drive innovative, life-changing and life-saving solutions for manufacturers in the life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our mission, vision, and core values put client satisfaction and employee experience at the center of everything we do.

As an AEC Firm we proudly specialize in industries that inherently carry important social responsibility - we recognize our impact and influence in the communities we serve and pursue corporate responsibility through the lens of people, community, and planet. From oncology and rare disorders to COVID-19 or alternative proteins, our design and construction projects are pioneering solutions addressing important issues such as food scarcity and global health.

Job Description

CRB is seeking a Strategic Communications Manager to lead integrated internal and external communications initiatives that amplify our value proposition for life sciences and food & beverage clients. As part of our corporate communications team, you will report directly to the Strategic Communications Director and work closely with talented graphic design artists to bring ideas to life through compelling text, visuals, and animation.

This is a highly collaborative role with real autonomy to shape strategy and messaging. You'll have the opportunity to influence CRB's brand authority in the market and improve employee engagement across our 1,200+ team members delivering the right information at the right time to drive change.

You'll develop and deliver cohesive messaging across all major channels, from long-form content to social media strategy, ensuring that CRB's voice remains clear, credible, and consistent. Working with the Strategic Communications Director, you'll plan and execute integrated campaigns, strengthen brand positioning through proactive media pitching and content placement, and occasionally produce thought leadership pieces with subject matter experts.

This role maintains alignment with our Strategic Marketing team, ensuring all messaging supports CRB's growth goals and business priorities.

Success in this role will be measured by :

  • The planning and delivery of timely and effective communications campaigns.
  • Strengthened brand perception in key markets.
  • Working with the Strategic Communications Director to identify the right engagement metrics and build a timeline to meet / exceed them.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities on tight timelines without sacrificing quality.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a strategic communicator who thrives on collaboration, creative problem-solving, and delivering meaningful results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute internal and external communications plans and campaigns aligned with Strategic Marketing team and company growth objectives.
  • Collaborate with the Strategic Communications Director to drive a robust social media strategy that enhances brand positioning, audience engagement, and demand generation.
  • Work closely with dedicated graphic design artists to bring content to life through compelling text, visuals, and animation.
  • Develop editorial calendar, write press releases, media abstracts, and pitching documents that advance CRB's visibility in target markets, while monitoring CRB's share of voice and alerting leadership to potential reputation management scenarios.
  • Work with the Strategic Communications Director to develop and execute change communication plans to support organizational initiatives, ensuring messaging is clear, consistent, and tailored for impacted audiences.
  • Partner with senior leaders and project teams to identify communication needs, craft strategies that drive understanding and adoption, and proactively address potential concerns or resistance.
  • Create compelling content (emails, FAQs, talking points, presentations) that explains the "why" behind changes, aligns employees around shared goals, and reinforces company values during periods of transition.
  • Analyze communications metrics to deliver data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Maintain strong alignment with Strategic Marketing and Sales Services teams to ensure message consistency and timely delivery of high-impact materials that support the sales process.
  • May occasionally develop contributed articles and optimized thought leadership content in partnership with subject matter experts.
  • Support corporate-level communications initiatives, including rankings submissions, "People on the Move" announcements, and other reputation-building efforts.
  • Partner with Strategic Marketing and Sales Services teammates to deliver high-impact materials that support the sales process.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism, communication or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in a corporate communications role with a demonstrated focus on change communications, media placements and social media strategy
  • Strong project management skills
  • Ability to absorb and translate technical content
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Proficiency with tools like Meltwater, GlobeNewswire / PRNewswire, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Comfort using AI tools (e.g., Co-Pilot, ChatGPT, Perplexity) to enhance communications work.
  • Creative mindset and ability to think outside the box
  • Strong relationship-builder
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in professional services industries such as engineering, construction, architecture, or consulting.
  • Familiarity with life sciences manufacturing and / or food & beverage sectors.
  • High comfort level working with prime media and trade publication journalists to provide timely news, updates, and company statements in alignment with company strategy and direction.
  • Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

    CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.

    CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

    If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

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