Job Description

The Role:

The Communications Manager is responsible for shaping, executing, and elevating YA’s internal and external communications strategy. This role leads internal and external communications, corporate messaging, and media relations that strengthen YA’s brand and support its continued growth.

In This Role, You Will:

Internal Communications

Develop and lead a comprehensive internal communications strategy that supports key initiatives, strengthens organizational alignment, and enhances employee engagement

Create and deliver firmwide communications, including executive messaging, company announcements, and the bi-weekly employee newsletter

Plan and execute quarterly firmwide meetings, partnering with executive leadership to shape content, develop presentations, and manage logistics for a large virtual audience

Support change management initiatives through clear, effective, and timely communication

Partner cross-functionally and with leadership to ensure messaging is aligned, consistent, and impactful

External Communications

Lead external communications efforts, including press releases, media outreach, and responses to media inquiries

Support merger and acquisition communications, including internal announcements, client messaging, and external press materials

Partner with subject matter experts to develop and elevate thought leadership content such as articles, white papers, and speaking engagements

Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and competitive positioning to inform communication strategies

Brand & Communication Excellence

Maintain a clear and consistent brand voice across all communication channels

Ensure all communications reflect company values, culture, and commitment to excellence

Take on additional projects and responsibilities as needed

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field

5–8 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a similar role; professional services or engineering industry experience preferred

Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences (AP Style proficiency preferred)

Experience managing internal communications, executive messaging, and change management initiatives

Experience supporting communications for mergers and acquisitions

Demonstrated success developing and executing media relations strategies

Familiarity with thought leadership development and collaborating with subject matter experts

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Teams

Working knowledge of PR and media platforms such as Cision, Meltwater, or PRNewswire

Strong discretion in handling sensitive or confidential information

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with multiple stakeholders

Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering high-quality work on deadline

Who We Are:

YA Group is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation.

What We Offer:

Employee-focused culture

Strong commitment to work-life balance

Remote work

Flexible vacation & Paid holidays

Paid family care/sick leave

Parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision + more

401k w/match

Career growth

Competitive salaries

Fraudulent Recruitment Alert:

Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message.

All official email communications regarding your application will come from notify@dayforce.com or directly from a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name.

If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at careers@yagroup.com.