Public Relations and External Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute media and external storytelling strategies that support business growth and reputation objectives.
• Identify and elevate business stories that strengthen brand credibility, market leadership, and thought leadership visibility.
• Shape executive visibility strategies through media engagement, speaking opportunities, and strategic commentary.
• Monitor daily media coverage and industry news; track, summarize, and flag relevant mentions, trends, and emerging issues.
• Support earned media efforts by maintaining media lists, organizing press materials, and assisting with announcements and launches.
• Develop media responses, background materials, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) for proactive and reactive communications.
• Manage end-to-end public relations (PR) workflows, including intake, timelines, approvals, and stakeholder coordination.
• Draft, edit, and finalize high-quality communications, including newsroom content, press materials, and briefing documents, ensuring alignment with Associated Press (AP) style and brand standards.
• Partner with Marketing, Internal Communications, Legal, Compliance, and other functions to ensure consistent enterprise messaging and alignment across channels.
• Apply communications insights to influence business planning and translate complex concepts into clear external narratives.

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Eight years of experience in public relations or corporate communications
• Experience supporting complex business lines, products, or enterprise initiatives through strategic communications
• Experience advising senior executives in high-visibility or high-stakes environments
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, and messaging skills
• Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style
• Ability to operate effectively within a matrixed organization