Senior PR Specialist

Secaucus, NJ (On-site)

$60K/yr – $80K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own media relations, crisis comms, and public affairs with strong stakeholder alignment and focused campaigns across traditional and digital channels.

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with external stakeholders to influence reputation and visibility.
  • Media Relations: Craft narratives and manage press inquiries to position the company.
  • Crisis Communications: Support crisis plans and timely responses to protect reputation.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including industry partners, community leaders, government entities, and media, ensuring consistent and effective communication in a complex, evolving landscape.
  • Media Relations & Narrative Development: Develop and execute proactive media strategies; manage press inquiries and cultivate relationships with journalists. Craft clear, compelling narratives that position the company positively across traditional and digital media.
  • Crisis Communications: Support the development and execution of crisis communication plans, ensuring timely, accurate, and strategic responses that protect and enhance the company’s reputation.
  • Public Affairs & Policy Analysis: Monitor and analyze policy, regulatory, and industry developments; provide insights and recommendations to support business strategy and stakeholder positioning.
  • Communications Campaigns: Plan and implement integrated PR and communications campaigns, including media outreach, advertising coordination, and digital initiatives to drive visibility and engagement.
  • Agency & Vendor Management: Manage external PR agencies and vendors, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, quality execution, and effective budget and billing oversight.
  • Content Development : Draft press releases, speeches, executive messaging, and internal communications aligned with corporate objectives and brand voice.
  • Events & Brand Visibility: Support trade shows, conferences, and community engagement initiatives to strengthen brand presence and stakeholder relationships.
COSCO SHIPPING (North America) Inc. logo

COSCO SHIPPING (North America) Inc.

Headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, COSCO SHIPPING (North America) Inc. is a leading end-to-end supply chain service provider across North and Central America.With operations spanning the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Panama, we manage over 30 subsidiaries and joint ventures throughout the region. Our diversified services include container, bulk, and tanker shipping; integrated logistics solutions; shipping and cargo agency services; bunker and vessel supply; technical support; and equipment leasing.As part of the global COSCO SHIPPING network, we are committed to delivering reliable, efficient, and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers across industries.

Founded in 1982
Secaucus, New Jersey, USA
126 employees (8 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.8M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
35.6%
Direct
54.5%
Referral
8.9%
Social
0.2%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~126

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
8 (6% of company)

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