Director of Marketing and Communications

ABOUT US |   HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an employee-owned company advising public, private, non-profit, and philanthropic clients on how to increase opportunity and advance quality of life in cities. 

We believe in creating vital places, building equitable and resilient communities, and improving people’s lives. 

From Brooklyn to London, Medellin to Hong Kong, we have guided hundreds of clients in transforming real estate and economic development concepts, and public infrastructure, first into actionable plans and then into job-producing, community-strengthening assets. 
Our clients include real estate owners and investors, hospitals and universities, cultural institutions and philanthropies, community development organizations, and governments. 

HR&A has offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh, Washington D.C. and the Bay Area. We come from diverse backgrounds, have a breadth of lived experience, and share a passion for cities. We are former city officials, executive directors, planners, lawyers, architects, and economists. 

Hear more about the HR&A experience from our staff. 

Learn more about careers at HR&A on our website here. 

THE ROLE | The Director of Marketing and Communications will lead the firm’s communications and marketing efforts, based in our New York City, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Raleigh, Dallas, Los Angeles, or San Francisco Bay Area offices. This role will shape how HR&A communicates its work, expertise, and impact to external audiences while also strengthening internal communications across the firm.  

The Director will oversee external communications, internal communications, and marketing initiatives that support business development and brand visibility. Working closely with the executive leadership team and teams across the firm, this role will ensure our voice and brand support business development, strengthen lead generation, and elevate proposals and client-facing materials. The Director will also manage relationships with external vendors and agencies. 

This person is a strategic communicator who can translate complex ideas into compelling narratives and designs, manage multiple channels and initiatives, and help position HR&A as a leading advisor to our clients. 

The Director of Marketing and Communications will lead three core areas of work: 

External Communications 

• Develop and implement strategies that elevate HR&A’s brand, thought leadership, and visibility in conversations about the firm’s business priorities. 

• Lead proactive and reactive media engagement with support from the firm’s public relations agency and manage relationships with other external vendors and creative agencies 

• Oversee the firm’s editorial calendar and development of content about the firm and its impact and ensure consistent messaging, design, and brand alignment across all external communications channels, including the firm’s website and newsletter/email marketing program. 

• Collaborate with teams to creatively communicate the impact of HR&A’s work. 

• Support digital product launches with coordinated communications and content strategies. 

Internal Communications 

• Design and manage internal communications that keep staff informed, aligned, and connected to the firm’s priorities and impact. 

• Support corporate communications, including firmwide updates, key announcements, and strategic initiatives. 

• Help translate firm strategy and initiatives into clear internal messaging for staff at all levels. 

Marketing  

• Develop and manage marketing materials and special initiatives that strengthen HR&A’s brand presence and support business development. 

• Design and improve the firm’s proposal systems and processes.  

• Develop and manage proposal tools, templates, and knowledge resources that help teams prepare stronger proposals more efficiently. 

• Oversee workflows and coordination for priority pursuits, ensuring high-quality messaging, design, and delivery. 

• Track and evaluate proposal performance to improve effectiveness over time. 

• Manage a formal internal intake system for marketing and communications requests from across the firm. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED | 

• 10–15 years of relevant experience in communications, marketing, or public relations, ideally within a professional services, consulting, or mission-driven organization. 

• Experience managing and developing staff, including setting priorities, providing feedback, and supporting professional growth. 

• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear and engaging content. 

• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to develop communications approaches that support organizational goals. 

• Experience managing multiple communications channels including digital platforms, media relations, and internal communications. 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams. 

• Experience designing and managing proposal systems and processes 

• Comfort and enthusiasm for using emerging tools, including AI-enabled platforms, to improve workflows, content development, and marketing effectiveness. 

• Experience overseeing digital platforms, including content management systems, email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp), and managing technical vendor relationships for web development. 

• Experience managing freelance content creators and editorial talent, including journalists and creative professionals. 

HYBRID WORK POLICY | HR&A fosters a collaborative and flexible work environment through our hybrid work policy. Employees work from the office at least three days a week, which allows individuals the freedom to balance their professional and personal lives while maintaining a strong connection to their teams. 

COMPENSATION | The base salary range for this position is $131,600–$153,779, plus the opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus. Where an offer falls inside this pay range is dependent on experience.  We offer competitive compensation packages, based on qualifications and experience. We are an employee-owned company, meaning you will have the opportunity to benefit from the firm’s growth over time through participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Each year, the firm will contribute funds to this long-term wealth-building account and may make contributions to other retirement accounts. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package that goes well beyond coverage of 90-95% of healthcare premiums, including dental and vision coverage. 

HOW TO APPLY | HR&A is committed to attracting and retaining a talented, diverse, and high performing team of professionals dedicated to solving the challenges of urban life. Women, people of color, members of the LGBT community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, click here. Please submit your cover letter and your resume as a single PDF document. Applications without this requested cover letter will not be reviewed.

As part of our ongoing work to build a hiring system that mitigates bias and is based on candidate merit and performance, we ask that you submit a version of your resume and cover letter that has your school information removed. Please list your degree, e.g., B.A. Economics; however, remove all references to undergraduate and graduate schools you have attended.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

For more information, please contact us at [email protected].