Senior Manager, CEO Communications

Hines•Houston, TX

About The Position

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines. The Senior Manager, CEO Communications serves as a key communications partner to the CEO, shaping and delivering high-impact messaging across internal and external platforms. This role is responsible for developing clear, compelling, and strategically aligned content that reflects the CEO’s voice and advances enterprise priorities. Working closely with Communications leadership and cross-functional partners, this position translates business strategy into executive-level messaging, ensures alignment across audiences and channels, and prepares the CEO for high-visibility engagements. Success in this role requires exceptional writing ability, strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the discretion necessary to support a senior executive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Political Science, or a related field.
8–10 years of experience in executive communications, speechwriting, public affairs, corporate communications, journalism, ghostwriting, political campaigns, or related fields
Outstanding writing and editing skills across formats
Demonstrated ability to learn and authentically replicate executive voice
Strong narrative development and message framing capabilities
Experience preparing executive briefings and high-stakes communications
Ability to manage sensitive information with sound judgment
Advanced written communication skills
Strong organizational and project management capabilities
Experience managing multiple stakeholders and approval processes
Familiarity with executive communications workflows

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting senior leaders or high-visibility principals preferred

Responsibilities

Support the development and evolution of the CEO’s messaging platform in alignment with enterprise strategy and business priorities.
Shape clear, consistent narratives across internal and external communications.
Identify themes, opportunities, and sensitivities that may influence executive positioning.
Draft, edit, and refine internal and external speeches, remarks, talking points, scripts, and written materials in the CEO’s voice.
Develop social media posts and short-form digital content for enterprise platforms.
Draft bylined articles, op-eds, and thought leadership content aligned with company messaging and approvals.
Maintain a deep understanding of the CEO’s tone, cadence, and stylistic preferences, adapting appropriately by audience and setting.
Lead preparation of comprehensive briefing materials for internal meetings, external events, media engagements, and key stakeholder interactions.
Synthesize inputs from Events, PR, CMG, Client Partnerships, and business leaders into concise, decision-ready documents.
Anticipate likely questions and prepare responses that reflect approved messaging and strategic positioning.
Provide real-time or on-site communications support for priority engagements as needed
Collaborate with Content, Events, PR, Digital, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency across CEO-related communications.
Manage timelines, approvals, and version control to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
Maintain organized records of CEO materials and messaging frameworks for continuity and reference.
Incorporate feedback from the CEO and Communications leadership to strengthen future messaging.
Monitor internal and external developments that may inform executive communications priorities.
Provide selective writing or editing support for other senior leaders as prioritized by Communications leadership.