Communications Manager

Company: CBRE
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 6, 2025

Job Description:

Communications Manager

Job ID

212909

Posted

02-Apr-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Communications/Public Relations

Location(s)

Seattle - Washington - United States of America

Get ready for an exciting career with CBRE! We offer a comprehensive benefits package, 401k, and other extraordinary perks such as career growth and longevity!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

About the Role:
As a CBRE Communications Manager, you will develop and deliver internal and external communication-related programs and initiatives.

This job is part of the Communications job function. They are responsible for developing internal and external communications that are related to organizational values, strategy, performance, and others.
What You'll Do:

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Create and deliver strategic messaging and content across a variety of internal communications channels. This includes departmental communications, email, newsletters, etc.
• Partner with internal and external management to deliver client-facing messaging, events, presentations, etc.
• Advise on all communication-related items and create communication plans.
• Provide PR support, build media lists and assist with the preparation and distribution of press releases.
• Help with the management and preparation of social media accounts and content.
• Develop reports, track engagement, and report outcomes. Learn innovative programs, technology, and software.
• Guide the delivery of local and regional communications plans and programming in support of the business and internal departments.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Ensure messaging aligns across all channels and with company goals and values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
• Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes. What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
  • Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
  • Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
  • Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
    
    CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Communications Manager position is $77,000.00 annually and the maximum salary for the Communications Manager position is $90,000.00 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
    
    Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
    
    Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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