Head of Communications - Sabey Corporation in Issaquah, Washington

Location

Issaquah, Washington

Job Type

Full-time

Company

Another Source

## Head of Communications — Sabey Corporation

Another Source is partnering with Sabey Corporation to recruit a Head of Communications to be based in Tukwila, WA. Sabey is investing in a first-of-its-kind, standalone Communications function to support a period of growth and heightened visibility across real estate development, mission-critical infrastructure, and data center operations.

This role will report to Joe Sabey, President of Sabey Corporation, and partner closely with Jim Sabey, Consulting Media Expert. You will oversee the Communications & PR Manager and the Engagement Specialist, and work cross-functionally with Marketing, Government Affairs, Legal, HR, Finance, and Sabey Data Centers leadership to shape how Sabey communicates with employees, communities, policymakers, media, and industry stakeholders.

### The work and the reach

You will lead reputation strategy, executive communications, earned media, crisis readiness, political and community narratives, and stakeholder engagement. The job operates at the intersection of corporate communications, public affairs, community relations, and executive thought leadership. Practical examples of the work include launching and leading the Counter

- Narrative Desk to monitor and coordinate rapid-response communications, developing executive thought leadership platforms (bylines, keynote speeches, podcasts, Linked. In content, investor communications, industry commentary), and driving media coverage and messaging for campus developments, customer announcements, capital events, leadership transitions, and strategic initiatives.

You will also:

- Establish and lead Sabey's standalone Communications function, including strategy, operating rhythm, budget, KPIs, and organizational structure.

- Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, analysts, ratings agencies, and industry influencers covering infrastructure, real estate, data centers, AI, and economic development.

- Shape political and community narratives across active and emerging development markets and partner with local stakeholders, economic development organizations, community leaders, and industry groups.

- Develop and maintain crisis communications frameworks, playbooks, response protocols, and executive readiness programs; lead communications strategy during operational incidents, regulatory matters, public affairs issues, leadership changes, and sensitive stakeholder situations.

- Provide communications leadership for planning commission presentations, public-facing materials, briefing documents, and stakeholder communications, and partner closely with the Government Affairs Manager on message alignment.

The ideal candidate is described as a builder who is intellectually curious, adaptable, and energized by creating something new. Success requires strong relationship-building skills, sound judgment, and a willingness to embrace emerging technologies, including AI-enabled communications tools.

### Qualifications and background

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. A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Political Science, or a related field is required.

Preferred experiences noted in the posting include background in infrastructure, technology, real estate, energy, industrial development, or other complex, highly visible industries, though candidates from adjacent sectors with strong communications leadership experience are encouraged to apply. The posting emphasizes a proven track record securing high-profile media coverage across national business, financial, trade, and regional outlets; experience leading communications strategy during crisis situations; demonstrated ability to operate effectively across corporate, political, and community communications environments; experience collaborating with political consultants, public affairs advisors, or government affairs teams; and strong executive presence advising senior leaders and public-facing spokespersons.

### What success looks like in year one

Examples of expected outcomes include a clear enterprise-wide communications framework adopted by executive leadership; successful launch of the Counter

- Narrative Desk with documented monitoring, response, and amplification capabilities; increased share of voice 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; and an established operating rhythm between Communications, Marketing, and Government Affairs with clear governance for political, community, and crisis communications activities.

### Benefits and other details

Sabey describes Sabey. Life as its holistic well-being initiative. Sabey covers 100% of employee-only premiums for base medical and PPO dental plans and contributes up to $2,000 annually to a Health Savings Account (HSA). Time off includes up to 5 weeks of PTO based on tenure, plus 10 paid holidays and the ability to carry over unused PTO. Financial wellness is supported by a competitive, matched 401(k) retirement plan. The company offers access to structured professional and personal development programs, including Thought Patterns for High Performance, Everything Di. SC, and Built to Last. Sabey emphasizes long-term career growth, internal mobility, and a culture committed to promoting from within.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $174,107 – $261,160, plus eligibility for a discretionary bonus opportunity.

Sabey Corporation and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and drug-free workplaces. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. If you need assistance or accommodation to apply, please contact Sabey Human Resources at 206-919-3054 or mike.harris@sabey.com.