Responsibilities

• Build the reputation of Bain’s business, industry practices and partners through media relations and public relations activities, including placing feature stories, strategically pitching research, conducting media tours around events and capitalizing on breaking news
• Proactively identify and drive media angles that elevate Bain’s expertise and capabilities across top-tier, trade and broadcast media
• Serve as a trusted advisor to partners and senior stakeholders, conducting media trainings and providing strategic counsel on positioning, messaging, and external engagement
• Develop an internal network of global partners who are industry experts, mapping them to key journalists and publications to drive comprehensive outreach programs
• Strategize with Global Practice Areas, Practice Marketers and Market Reputation colleagues to develop communications plans for firm client development priorities
• Build on the developed network of media contacts at leading business, trade press and broadcast outlets to facilitate the placement of stories and interviews
• Draft and oversee the development of press releases, pitch notes, key messages, and other core PR assets, ensuring consistency and quality
• Assess inbound media requests and advise on reputational considerations, recommending and executing appropriate response strategies
• Support crisis and issues management strategy development and handling of unfavorable media requests in collaboration with PR leadership
• Analyze campaign performance and media impact and provide recommendations to inform future strategy
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, contributing to overall team capability building