Sr Specialist, External Communications

Knoxville, TN (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead external communications and media relations for Pilot Company, shaping campaigns and crisis response across key external audiences.

  • Own external campaigns and materials (press releases, briefing guides, talking points).
  • Must-have: Bachelor's degree, 3+ years experience, and AP style writing mastery.
  • Standout: Crisis communications support and media training experience.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop external communications campaigns and materials, including press releases, media interview briefing guides, media statements and talking points
  • Develop and implement external communication plans and materials that support and amplify the company’s goals and objectives among key external parties
  • Partner with functional areas and leaders to identify, plan and execute earned media opportunities in targeted channels, publications and speaking events that align with enterprise initiatives and objectives
  • Support proactive and reactive media relations activities, partnering with external and internal partners to protect and enhance Pilot's reputation, including crisis communications support
  • Conduct media training sessions and develop briefing materials, including drafting key messages
  • Monitor media and report on key media metrics to inform media strategies and identifty competitor and industry trends

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree Required
  • Minimum 3 years experience
  • Mastery of Associated Press (AP) Style writing

Benefits

  • Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
  • 401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Weekly Pay

Pilot Company

3.2 Glassdoor

We are a growth company focused on innovative solutions across our retail, energy and logistics operations.

Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
1.9K employees (109 in marketing)
51% recommend to a friend
64% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.1M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$47.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
24.1%
Direct
50.8%
Referral
20.7%
Social
0.7%
Paid
3.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.9K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
87 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
3.9 years