Executive Communications Manager

NOW HIRING: Executive Communications Manager

Monday – Friday | 8:00AM–4:30PM | On-site in Douglassville, PA

Ready to shape executive-level communications at a company where GRIT truly matters?

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, trusted communicator, and strategic thinker who can translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages, while operating with discretion, judgment, and confidence at the executive level.

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
Job Classification: Exempt
Compensation: Competitive starting salary based on experience and qualifications

Why Join American Crane? (Check us out on YouTube here)

• Strategic Impact – Translate the CEO’s vision into communications that inform, inspire, and elevate ACECO’s brand and culture
• High-Trust Partnership – Serve as a direct thought partner to the CEO with visibility into strategy, leadership initiatives, and decision-making
• Creative Influence – Shape executive messaging, media, podcasts, and long-form content that extends ACECO’s voice and thought leadership
• Platform Building – Support and manage high-visibility projects including executive storytelling, publishing efforts, and speaking engagements

What You’ll Do

• Translate the CEO’s strategic vision and leadership priorities into compelling communication strategies and deliverables
• Draft, edit, and refine speeches, blogs, internal communications, executive memos, and thought leadership content
• Partner with Marketing to execute communication plans that strengthen the CEO’s and ACECO’s brand presence
• Manage media and PR coordination, including interviews, features, and speaking engagements
• Oversee CEO podcasts and book-related projects, including research, scheduling, editing, and publishing logistics
• Lead project and program management for CEO-led initiatives, maintaining accountability, timelines, and cross-functional alignment
• Serve as a thought partner to the CEO by researching topics, synthesizing insights, and shaping narratives that connect strategy, culture, and innovation
• Maintain libraries of executive bios, headshots, and media assets; ensure all content remains polished and on-brand

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of experience in communications, PR, executive-level content development, or thought leadership
• Proven success crafting executive or senior-leader communications across multiple platforms
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and working closely with leadership teams or C-level executives
• Background in publishing, podcast production, or creative content development preferred

Skills & Knowledge

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling ability with a proven capacity to capture and refine another person’s voice
• Strong organizational and project management skills with impeccable attention to detail
• Experience coordinating media relations, PR activities, and executive visibility initiatives
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in executive-level communications
• Confident representing executive leadership internally and externally

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong editorial judgment
• Intellectually curious, well-read, and articulate
• Highly adaptable, proactive, and polished under pressure
• Results-oriented with strong follow-through
• Collaborative, trustworthy, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

REQUIREMENTS

• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
• Ability to verify identity and employment authorization (Form I-9)
• Eligibility to access information or technology governed by U.S. export control laws (including 10 C.F.R. Part 810, EAR, and/or ITAR), where applicable
• Willingness to undergo a background check in accordance with applicable laws
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment drug screen in accordance with company policy and randomized drug screens during employment
• Ability to meet the posted work schedule and work required hours
• Ability to maintain reliable attendance and punctuality
• Willingness to follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Willingness to complete required safety and compliance training
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to maintain professional conduct aligned with company values and expectations

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site role at ACECO headquarters in Douglassville, PA
• Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required to support executive events, media engagements, or time-sensitive initiatives
• Professional office environment with close collaboration across executive leadership, Marketing, and cross-functional teams

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary based on experience, skills, education, market data, etc
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance available day one (no wait!)
• Wellness plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off (unused PTO hours will roll over each year)
• 401K retirement plan
• 10 paid company holidays
• Overtime opportunities & more!

How 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. 

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.

This position requires:

• Valid proof of identity and authorization to work in the U.S. (Form I-9).
• Eligibility to access information or technology governed by U.S. export control laws, including 10 C.F.R. Part 810. If government authorization is required for access to controlled technology, employment or start date may be delayed or withdrawn in accordance with applicable law.
• Certain positions and projects may require the ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear facilities in compliance with NRC regulations (10 C.F.R. Parts 26 & 73).

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 including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts to our benefits-eligible employees. 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.

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.