Manager, U.S. Public Relations

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

$74K/yr – $138K/yrManager5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive external communications strategy and program execution as a senior advisor coordinating with internal/external stakeholders to influence business objectives.

  • Must-have: 5–7 years of relevant experience with a strong background in media relations or external communications.
  • Standout: Proven ability to influence, align stakeholders, and lead cross-group messaging initiatives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
  • Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
  • Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
  • Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
  • Acts as the day to day subject matter expert for the external communications program/portfolio.
  • May represent BMO’s position and business interests to specific stakeholder industry/market/government organizations.
  • Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Researches and identifies position statements on specific issues to support a proposed program, initiative or event.
  • Executes program & initiative activities based on a detailed understanding of program/initiative requirement
  • Identifies opportunities for alignment with other BMO groups to strengthen messaging

Requirements

  • Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in media relations or external communications related field-In-depth.
  • Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
  • Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
  • Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
  • Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
  • Influence skills - In-depth.
  • Data driven decision making - In-depth.

    Benefits

    • BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards.
    • BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.
    • To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards
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