Sr Specialist, External Communications

Sr Specialist, External Communications

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Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

• Develop external communications campaigns and materials, including press releases, media interview briefing guides, media statements and talking points.
• Develop and implement external communication plans and materials that support and amplify the company’s goals and objectives among key external parties.
• Partner with functional areas and leaders to identify, plan and execute earned media opportunities in targeted channels, publications and speaking events that align with enterprise initiatives and objectives.
• Support proactive and reactive media relations activities, partnering with external and internal partners to protect and enhance Pilot's reputation, including crisis communications support.
• Conduct media training sessions and develop briefing materials, including drafting key messages.
• Monitor media and report on key media metrics to inform media strategies and identify competitor and industry trends.

• Education Required:
  
  Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent.
• Education Preferred:
  Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent.
• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  At least 3 Years' Experience in a related field.
• Specialized Knowledge:
  Mastery of Associated Press (AP) Style writing.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Public Relations

Retail

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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