Communications Manager

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Duluth, GA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
Lead external communications to enhance brand, reputation, and community engagement. Develop and execute strategic, data-driven messaging and content across channels; support media relations; plan go-to-community communications for data center launches; track metrics and sentiment; partner with cross-functional teams and external agencies; attend events and manage stakeholder relationships.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Communications Manager is responsible for supporting QTS’s external communications efforts to enhance the company’s brand, reputation, and community engagement. This role will focus on developing and executing strategic communications that promote QTS’s story across key audiences, including local communities, stakeholders, and media.
This in-house role partners closely with marketing operations, public policy, development teams, and external agencies to create and deliver consistent, compelling messaging aligned with QTS’s corporate identity and mission. The Communications Manager will also support media engagement, proactive storytelling, and go-to-community communications related to key initiatives and data center growth.

  • Develop and implement data-driven communications strategies aligned with QTS’s overall goals and objectives.
  • Create and manage communications content across multiple channels, including press releases, media materials, website content, company statements, FAQs, and storytelling assets.
  • Support the development of proactive narratives and “good news” stories at both national and local community levels.
  • Execute communications plans that support go-to-community strategies, stakeholder engagement, and data center launches across key markets in the U.S. and Europe.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (marketing, development, public policy, community impact) to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.
  • Support media relations activities, including responding to inquiries, coordinating interviews, and assisting with proactive outreach.
  • Monitor and analyze industry news, community sentiment, and competitive activity to identify opportunities to strengthen QTS positioning.
  • Track and report on communications metrics, including media coverage, sentiment, and engagement.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including community leaders, partners, media contacts, and internal teams.
  • Support and attend events, announcements, and community engagements; develop communications materials highlighting corporate milestones and initiatives.

What You Will Need to Be Successful:  (Required Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications) 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or a related field; equivalent professional experience considered.
  • 5–8 years of experience in communications, public relations, or community engagement.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience creating compelling content aligned with Associated Press (AP) style guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in the technology, infrastructure, or data center industry.
  • Experience supporting stakeholder or community engagement communications.
  • Familiarity with media monitoring and PR tools (e.g., Cision or similar platforms).
  • Experience advising stakeholders or leaders on messaging and communications approach.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to track and report on key metrics and insights.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Knowledge of communications and crisis response best practices.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • Strong service orientation and collaborative mindset.
  • Proactive, positive team player with the ability to support cross-functional initiatives.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action.  We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.  We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
  • 5-8 years of experience in communications, public relations, or community engagement
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience with Associated Press (AP) style
  • Experience in the technology, infrastructure, or data center industry
  • Experience supporting stakeholder or community engagement communications
  • Familiarity with media monitoring and PR tools (e.g., Cision or similar platforms)
  • Experience advising stakeholders or leaders on messaging and communications approach

QTS Data Centers Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about QTS Data Centers and has not been reviewed or approved by QTS Data Centers.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as robust, with options reportedly including fully paid medical, dental, and vision premiums in some plans alongside company‑paid disability and life insurance. Feedback suggests these offerings help offset concerns about base pay in certain roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off programs are expansive, combining tiered PTO, 11 paid holidays with additional floating days, four paid volunteer days, and a formal sabbatical program. Parental leave and occasional work‑from‑home allowances further broaden time‑away flexibility for eligible roles.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits include immediate vesting on 401(k) with company matching. Feedback suggests this is a dependable pillar of the total rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: Ashburn, VA
1,480 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

QTS Realty Trust, LLC. is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint spanning more than 9 million square feet of owned mega scale data center space throughout North America. Through its software-defined technology platform, QTS is able to deliver secure, compliant infrastructure solutions, robust connectivity and premium customer service to more than 1,100 leading hyperscale technology companies, enterprises, and government entities

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