Head of Communications Sabey Corporation

Another Sources client Sabey Corporation is recruiting a Head of Communications to join their team in Tukwila WA.

Sabey is entering a new chapter of growth visibility and influence across real estate development mission-critical infrastructure and data center operations. As the company expands into new markets and navigates increasingly complex public regulatory and community environments the company is making a significant investment in how it communicates engages stakeholders and shapes its reputation.

This newly created Head of Communications role willestablishand lead Sabeys first dedicated Communications function. Reporting to Joe Sabey President of Sabey Corporation and partnering closely with Jim Sabey Consulting Media Expert this leader will help shape the companys communications strategy strengthen stakeholder trust and support some of Sabeys most important business priorities.

Who is Sabey Corporation

Sabey Corporation is a privately held powerhouse in real estate development construction and data center operations renowned for its visionary approach long-term stability and culture of innovation. From high-performance data centers tostate-of-the-artcommercial properties Sabey builds the infrastructure that fuels technological advancements life-saving healthcare solutions andcutting-edgeresearch across North America. Headquartered in Tukwila WA (20 minutes outside of Seattle); Quincy/Wenatchee WA Ashburn VA Austin Texas and New York City NY Sabey is more than just a developerits teams drive industry transformation tackling complex challenges with forward-thinking solutions. At Sabey collaboration and ingenuityarentjustencouragedthey are the foundation for excellence.

About this Role

As Head of Communications you will lead Sabeys reputation strategy executive communications earned media presence crisis readiness political and community narratives and stakeholder engagement efforts. This roleoperatesat the intersection of corporate communications public affairs community relations and executive thought leadership.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership while overseeing the Communications & PR Manager and Engagement Specialist. Working closely with Marketing Government Affairs Legal HR Finance and Sabey Data Centers leadershipyoullhelp shape how Sabey communicates with employees communities policymakers media and industry stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a buildersomeone who is intellectually curious adaptable and energized by creating something new. Success in this role will require strong relationship-building skills sound judgment and a willingness to embrace emerging technologies including AI-enabled communications tools in a rapidly evolving communications landscape.

Scope & Impact

• Establish and lead Sabeys standalone Communications function including strategy operating rhythm budget KPIs and organizational structure.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive earned media strategy spanning national business media financial press trade publications and local media across active development markets.

• Build andmaintainrelationships with journalists editors analysts ratings agencies and industry influencers covering infrastructure real estate data centers AI and economic development.

• Drive media coverage and messaging strategy for major company milestones including campus developments customer announcements capital events leadership transitions and strategic initiatives.

• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to Sabeys executive leadership team including the CEO President CFO and Sabey Data Centers leadership.

• Develop executive thought leadership platforms including bylines keynote speeches podcasts LinkedIn content investor communications and industry commentary.

• Launch and lead the Counter-Narrative Desk creating systems for monitoring media social political and community conversations and coordinating rapid-response communications when needed.

• Shape political and community narratives across active and emerging development markets partnering with local stakeholders economic development organizations community leaders and industry groups.

• Oversee community engagement initiatives employee ambassador programs and reputation-building efforts that strengthen local relationships and support long-term businessobjectives.

• Develop andmaintaincrisis communications frameworks playbooks response protocols and executive readiness programs.

• Lead communications strategy during critical business events including operational incidents regulatory matters public affairs issues leadership changes and sensitive stakeholder situations.

• Partner closely with the Government Affairs Manager on stakeholder engagement regulatory communications political strategy and message alignment.

• Provide communications leadership for planning commission presentations public-facing materials briefing documents and stakeholder communications.

• Hire coach and develop communications team members while fostering strong cross-functional partnerships across the organization.

• Report communications performance reputation metrics and strategic initiatives to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7 years of progressive communications leadership experience including experience leading corporate communications public affairs media relations reputation management or a comparable communications function.

• Experience in infrastructure technology real estate energy industrial development or other complex highly visible industries preferred. Candidates from adjacent sectors with strong communications leadership experience are encouraged to apply.

• Proventrack recordsecuring high-profile media coverage across national business financial trade and regional media outlets.

• Experience leading communications strategy during crisis situations and managing issues with significant reputational impact.

• Demonstrated ability tooperateeffectively across corporate political and community communications environments.

• Experience collaborating with political consultants public affairs advisors government affairs teams or other stakeholder engagement partners.

• Strong executive presence with experience advising senior leaders executives or public-facing spokespersons.

• Bachelors degree in Communications Journalism Public Affairs Political Science ora related field.

What Success Looks Like in Year One

• A clear enterprise-wide communications framework adopted by executive leadership and consistently used across the organization.

• Successful launch of the Counter-Narrative Desk with documented monitoring response and amplification capabilities.

• Increased share of voice stronger media presence and measurable growth in earned coverage across key markets and publications.

• Development and testing of a comprehensive crisis communications program including executive preparedness and tabletop exercises.

• Strong partnership and operating rhythmestablishedbetween Communications Marketing and Government Affairs.

• Clear governance decision-making processes and stakeholder alignment for political community and crisis communications activities.

Sabeys Investment in You

Sabey is committed to building an enduring next-generation company that values and invests in the success of its team members. ThroughSabeyLife a holistic well-being initiative Sabey provides the resources benefits and support to help employees thrive both professionally and personally. Benefits:Sabey covers 100% of employee-only premiums for base medical and PPO dental plans and contributes up to $2000 annually to a Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Time to Recharge:Up to 5 weeks of PTO based on tenure plus 10 paid holidays and the ability to carry over unused PTO.

• Financial Wellness:Competitive matched 401(k) retirement plan.

• Growth & Development:Access to structured professional and personal development programs including Thought Patterns for High Performance EverythingDiSC and Built to Last.

Sabey offers long-term career growth internal mobility and a culture where people who are humble hungry and smart are supported and promoted from within something few competitors can match.

Compensation

Theanticipatedannual base salary range for this position is $174107$261160 plus eligibility for a discretionary bonus opportunity.

Learn More

Learn more about Sabey and their organization here: Opportunity Employer

Sabey Corporation and its subsidiaries including Sabey Data Centers and Sabey Construction are equalopportunityemployers and drug-free workplaces. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

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