Manager, Strategic Communications & Public Relations

New York City, NY (On-site)

$110K/yr – $115K/yrManager7+ years expFull time

Posted 16 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the organization’s strategic communications and media relations across internal, executive, and external audiences while shaping brand messaging, campaigns, and high-quality publications.

  • Lead media relations and crisis communications when needed
  • Oversee external and internal communications and executive messaging
  • Steward brand, campaigns, and annual impact publications

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Public Relations & Media: Write and distribute press releases; research, develop, and pitch media stories; cultivate relationships with journalists and media partners; coordinate interviews and spokesperson opportunities; secure earned and pro-bono media opportunities; monitor media coverage; and prepare crisis communications when needed.
  • External Communications: Develop organizational announcements, newsletters, feature stories, website content, publications, and communications that support organizational priorities, advocacy efforts, and public awareness initiatives.
  • Internal & Executive Communications : Draft executive speeches, talking points, presentations, leadership messages, Town Hall communications, CEO engagement initiatives, webinar scripts, podcast content, and employee communications.
  • Brand Messaging & Reputation : Support organizational positioning, brand management, reputation-building efforts, rebranding initiatives, website enhancements, and visual identity projects including branding and logo development.
  • Campaigns & Events: Create messaging and communications materials for fundraising campaigns, donor engagement efforts, advocacy initiatives, special events, podcasts, webinars, and community outreach programs.
  • Annual Impact Report & Publications : Lead editorial planning, content development, storytelling, interviews, writing, and coordination with creative partners to produce high-quality publications and impact reports.
  • Communications Planning & Analytics: Maintain editorial calendars, coordinate communications projects, research paid media opportunities, track media placements and engagement metrics, and provide reporting on communications performance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields.
  • 7+ years of progressive communications, public relations, media relations, or strategic communications experience.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, media relations, and project management skills.
  • Experience developing executive communications, public messaging, and organizational content across multiple platforms.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, public health, social services, or other mission-driven organizations preferred.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits & PTO Package
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Care For the Homeless

2.3 Glassdoor

For 40 years, Care For the Homeless has fought homelessness in NYC by providing high-quality health care, human services, and shelter to the unhoused. Learn more at www.careforthehomeless.org.

Founded in 1985
New York, New York, USA
179 employees (5 in marketing)
26% recommend to a friend
9% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$110K/yr – $115K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($113K) is 15% above the median base salary for Public Relations Manager roles in the United States ($98K).

Public Relations Manager median pay in the United States

$98K/yr

Most pay falls between $83K and $118K. Based on 109 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (2% of company)
Median Tenure
2.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$600K
Last Raise
$600K
Grant, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Oct 2024
    Grant • $600K

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
6.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28.7%
Direct
46.4%
Referral
5.8%
Social
17.5%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~179
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Manager, Strategic Communications & Public Relations

Care For the Homeless · New York City, NY · On-site