PR & Communications Manager

Our client, a leading organization in the professional services sector, is seeking a Communications and PR Manager to shape their brand voice and reputation. This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-impact communications that drive visibility, trust, and growth for a dynamic and respected company.

Are you a skilled storyteller and media relations expert ready to elevate a top professional services brand? As the Communications and PR Manager, you’ll own external communications strategy, build and protect reputation, and amplify thought leadership across digital channels.

This is an on-site role in New Orleans with 5 days a week in office offering a competitive base salary and benefits package. Think it sounds like a perfect fit? Apply today and let's talk!

$90,000.00/yr - $/yr

• Lead communications strategy:
  Develop and execute integrated plans that advance business priorities, strengthen our brand, and safeguard our reputation.
• Drive media relations:
  Position our subject‑matter experts as go‑to resources, secure earned media coverage, and build strong relationships with journalists and outlets.
• Manage agencies & vendors:
  Direct PR agencies and freelancers, set clear goals, manage budgets, and deliver measurable results.
• Create compelling content:
  Craft press releases, bylines, executive communications, award submissions, and more—ensuring a consistent, high‑quality voice.
• Champion SEO & digital integration:
  Optimize all content for search and engagement, working closely with digital marketing specialists to maximize reach across web, email, and social.
• Advise on social media:
  Guide priorities and approve posts to ensure brand alignment (not day‑to‑day posting).
• Measure & report impact:
  Define KPIs, analyze outcomes, and provide actionable insights to inform strategy.
• Enable stakeholders:
  Coach partners and subject‑matter experts on media readiness and thought leadership.
• Safeguard compliance & ethics:
  Oversee review workflows, manage sensitive issues and crisis communications, and ensure all messaging aligns with ethical standards.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, English or similar field.
• 5+ years in communications/PR, ideally in professional services or comparable industries.
• Proven success in media relations, issues/crisis communications, and executive positioning.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills—able to translate complex topics for broad audiences.
• Hands‑on SEO experience for thought leadership and news content.
• Familiarity with analytics and PR tools (web analytics, search console, media monitoring).
• Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements.

Associate

Full‑time

Marketing, Writing/Editing, and Project Management

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