Communications Associate Manager - US Media Relations

San Francisco, CA (On-site)

$63K/yr – $183K/yrManager6+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own media relations storytelling by turning research and client announcements into compelling, journalist-ready narratives for national and regional outlets.

  • Story ownership: shape enterprise narratives and identify external angles with global media teams.
  • Audience and channels: translate complex concepts for senior journalists and diverse platforms across the U.S. media landscape.
  • Impact and engagement: secure earned media and build integrated, multi-channel narratives to support business priorities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Leverage thought leadership, proprietary research, and client announcements to identify and shape compelling stories that capture both journalists’ attention and appeal to our target readers.
  • Collaborate with global media colleagues to distill enterprise narratives into tailored regional and national storylines.
  • Develop innovative approaches to amplify global announcements and research across U.S. media.
  • Identify, develop, and promote U.S.-based client stories for external announcement.
  • Write and edit high-quality content aligned to Accenture’s voice, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Pitch stories to top-tier media, as well as new influential outlets and platforms, to drive visibility and support business priorities.
  • Interview subject matter experts across services, corporate functions, and global programs to inform messaging.
  • Lead interview coordination, including spokesperson prep, journalist engagement, and live interview support.
  • Translate complex and technical concepts into clear, accessible language.
  • Identify connections across initiatives to develop integrated, enterprise-wide narratives.

Requirements

  • Minimum 6 years of experience in marketing, communications, or journalism.

Preferred

  • Experience within a large, global organization strongly preferred.
  • Proven ability to communicate complex information and develop compelling external messaging.
  • Demonstrated success securing earned media coverage.
  • Strong editorial judgment with attention to detail and quality consistency.
  • Deep understanding of strategic messaging, executive communications, and AP style.
  • Proven ability to develop external content including media materials, talking points, social content, and event messaging.
  • Experience ghostwriting for senior leaders.
  • Strong strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to craft clear, compelling positions.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions and geographies.

Benefits

  • Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.
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