Public Relations Manager

Chicago, IL (Unknown)

$75K/yr – $90K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and drive public relations programs for multiple clients, leading media outreach, messaging strategy, and executive readiness while guiding reputation management and coverage tracking.

  • Develop and execute media relations strategies
  • Prepare executives for interviews and public appearances
  • Monitor coverage and report PR outcomes

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Developing and executing public relations strategies aligned with client objectives, audiences, and organizational priorities.
  • Building and maintaining productive relationships with journalists, editors, producers, industry publications, and other media contacts.
  • Identifying timely earned media opportunities and developing targeted outreach strategies.
  • Writing and editing press releases, media pitches, contributed articles, talking points, executive statements, and other communications materials.
  • Pitching client stories, announcements, executive perspectives, and subject-matter expertise to appropriate media outlets.
  • Preparing executives and client representatives for interviews, media appearances, and public communications.
  • Monitoring relevant news, industry developments, and emerging issues that may affect client communications.
  • Providing strategic guidance on messaging, reputation management, and sensitive communications matters.
  • Maintaining accurate media lists and developing relationships with new media contacts.
  • Tracking earned media coverage and preparing reports that communicate PR performance and outcomes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of four years of professional experience in public relations, media relations, strategic communications, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing media relations strategies.
  • Strong professional writing and editing capabilities.
  • Experience pitching journalists and securing earned media opportunities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and client communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple client accounts and competing priorities.
  • Strong understanding of contemporary media channels and communications practices.

Preferred

  • Public relations or integrated marketing agency experience.
  • Established media relations experience.
  • Executive communications.
  • Reputation management.
  • Crisis communications.
  • Thought leadership programs.
  • Media monitoring and reporting.
  • Client-facing communications counsel.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid vacation days
  • Paid holidays
  • Professional development assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
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Winger Marketing

What's your story? Do your customers know what differentiates your product or service? Has your message caught the attention of the media? Are you satisfied with the number of consumers who know about your company?Marketing and PR are an important element of any successful business and according to a recent study, companies that market themselves consistently increase their revenue by 33% annually. Winger Marketing partners with enterprise and mid-size companies to create strategic marketing plans that accelerate an organization's business plans. Our team is exclusively made up of senior-level executives to support clients in creating impactful messaging and campaigns that produce results. Let us share your story. Winger Marketing can be an extension of your own PR, communications or marketing team or assist with a single marketing communications challenge. Winger Marketing is a full-service marketing communications firm with over two decades of experience. Our clients and relationships span a broad range of industries and geographies across the globe. Our solutions are always strategic and integrated in a way that balances the clients' business and communications goals. We use our expertise to make sure the right people know your story.

Founded in 1985
Chicago, Illinois, USA
8 employees (3 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$75K/yr – $90K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (38% of company)
Median Tenure
10.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.8K

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~8
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Public Relations Manager

Winger Marketing · Chicago, IL · Unknown