What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Communications Manager position at American Crane & Equipm?
NOW HIRING: Executive Communications Manager
Monday – Friday 8:00AM–4:30PM – On-site in Douglassville PA
American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO) is seeking a polished, proactive, and strategic Executive Communications Manager to partner directly with our CEO. This high-impact role blends executive communications, media coordination, project management, and creative storytelling. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, an excellent collaborator, and a trusted communicator who can translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages.
Job Title: Executive Communications Manager
Department: Executive Office
Location: 531 Old Swede Road – Douglassville, PA 19518
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00AM–4:30PM | Full-time hours on-site
Compensation: Competitive starting salary based on experience and qualifications
Why Join American Crane?
- Strategic Impact– Play a key role in translating the CEO’s strategic vision into communications that inform, inspire, and elevate the company’s brand.
- Creative Collaboration – Partner with leadership and marketing to develop messaging, media, and storytelling that bring ideas to life.
- Visibility & Influence – Shape internal and external communications that strengthen ACECO’s reputation, thought leadership, and company culture.
- High-Trust Partnership – Work directly with the CEO in a role that combines creativity, precision, and discretion.
What You’ll Do
- Translate the CEO’s strategic vision and leadership plan into compelling communication strategies and deliverables.
- Draft and edit speeches, blogs, internal memos, and executive communications – ensuring consistency in tone, clarity, and alignment with company goals.
- Partner with Marketing to execute communication plans that enhance the CEO’s and ACECO’s brand presence.
- Manage media and PR activities, including interviews, features, and speaking engagements.
- Oversee CEO podcasts and book projects – coordinating research, scheduling, editing, and publishing logistics.
- Lead project and program management for CEO-led initiatives, maintaining accountability, timelines, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Serve as a thought partner to the CEO by researching topics, summarizing insights, and developing storytelling that connects strategy to culture and innovation.
- Maintain libraries of bios, headshots, and media assets; ensure all content is polished and on-brand.
What We’re Looking For
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field – or equivalent professional communications experience
- 5 years of experience in communications, PR or executive-level content management
- Proven success crafting executive or thought leadership content across multiple platforms
- Experience leading projects that involve cross-functional collaboration
- Background in publishing, podcast production, or creative content development
- Experience working with leadership teams or C-level executives
- Experience with communication strategy and brand positioning
Skills & Knowledge
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling ability; able to capture and refine another's voice
- Strong organizational and project management skills with impeccable attention to detail
- Experience managing media relations, PR coordination, or speaking engagement logistics
- Confident representing executives at internal and external events
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Key Attributes
- Strategic thinker with strong editorial judgement
- Intellectually curious, well-read, and articulate
- Highly adaptable, polished presence, and proactive problem-solver
- Results-oriented with strong follow-through
- Collaborative and confident in managing multiple priorities
Work Environment
This position is fully on-site at our Douglassville, PA headquarters. Some flexibility for travel and occasional evening/weekend events may be required.
READY TO APPLY?
- Submit your application online at Recruitment (adp.com).
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
What's In It For You?
- Competitive salary based on experience, skills, education, market data, etc
- Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Wellness plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Holidays – paid time off
- Overtime opportunities & more!
When you join American Crane & Equipment Corporation, you're not just getting a job – you're becoming part of a HIGH-PERFORMING TEAM. We believe in supporting our team members, fostering growth, and providing opportunities for advancement.
American Crane & Equipment Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The company maintains and observes employment policies that do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, age, ancestry and any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. This applies to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classifications, work assignments, promotions, demotions, layoffs, terminations, transfers, and all other conditions of employment.
The pay for this position is dependent on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.
American Crane & Equipment Corporation offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services to our benefits-eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid time off, paid holidays, and disability coverage. Some benefits offerings are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
NOTE: American Crane & Equipment Corporation is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at American Crane & Equipment Corporation without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of American Crane & Equipment Corporation, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by American Crane & Equipment Corporation as a result of the referral or through other means.
Full-time
On-site hours
Monday through Friday
8:00AM-4:30PM