Manager, External Communications

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of proactive media relations strategies that advance the company’s brand, reputation, and business objectives.
• Develop and edit press releases, media pitches, fact sheets, messaging documents, Q&A materials, and other external communications content.
• Manage incoming media inquiries and coordinate timely, well-aligned responses with internal stakeholders and external communications leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists, industry influencers, and media outlets.
• Monitor media coverage, identify emerging trends and potential risks, and provide recommendations to communications leadership.
• Manage media preparation activities, including development of briefing materials and coordination of spokesperson coaching.
• Develop compelling executive communications materials, including talking points, keynote remarks, and social media content.
• Identify opportunities to elevate executive visibility and thought leadership across industry, business, and trade media.
• Ensure executive messaging aligns with corporate priorities, company values, business strategy, and approved communications objectives.
• Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to develop impactful, audience-relevant narratives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, strategic communications, or business
• 4–5 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor content for different audiences and channels.
• Experience supporting media relations programs and working with journalists.
• Experience developing executive communications and thought leadership content.
• Strong understanding of the global media landscape, including traditional, digital, social, and emerging media.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities, complex projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and a consistent commitment to quality.
• Strategic thinking and sound judgment

Preferred

• Experience in a global corporate environment or public relations agency.
• Experience supporting C-suite or senior executive communications.
• Familiarity with media monitoring and analytics platforms.
• Experience managing speaking engagements, conferences, and industry events.
• Experience managing agency partners, external vendors, or defined communications workstreams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans