External Communications Manager

Job overview

The External Communications Manager position is onsite in Austin, TX, and is full-time. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Dot and its portfolio companies, which focus on student living and accommodation across international markets. The manager turns the Group’s communications strategy into plans and delivery across media relations, public affairs, corporate communications, digital content, and events. The role also advises leaders on reputation and coordinates responses to issues, helping communicate consistently across brands and markets.

What you'll do

• Translate the external communications strategy into an annual plan and deliver it across brands and markets
• contribute to strategy, narratives, and messaging frameworks
• run proactive and reactive press office activity
• build senior media relationships
• lead campaigns and thought leadership
• draft and approve communications materials
• prepare spokespeople
• coordinate corporate and investor communications
• monitor policy and regulatory developments
• support crisis planning and live incident responses
• oversee websites, social channels, content, and GEO
• shape events and coach junior colleagues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

external communications manager

austin tx

the dot group

full-time

external communications

media relations

public affairs

corporate communications

crisis communications

digital content

generative engine optimisation

investor relations

events

student living

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Bonus scheme, pension, private healthcare, and other benefits.

Why this role

The posting requires 8–10 years of external communications experience, experience across more than one region, established media relationships, crisis-management experience, and relevant corporate/B2B media experience. The role may require out-of-hours work and work across time zones when issues arise.

About the employer

The Dot Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Property Managers. Sector: 53.