PR and Media Relations Senior Manager, US

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$118K/yr – $124K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive US media relations for PA, designing a program-driven PR strategy aligned to global goals.

  • Own the design and execution of the US PR programme and media outreach.
  • Must-have: 5+ years of media relations in energy/utilities or similar sectors, with strong writing/pitching.
  • Standout: cross-functional leadership and ability to translate business goals into media results, with AI-aware PR practices.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Market knowledge: Identify and understand the US media landscape, its requirements and PA's ability to exploit these; identify key target journalists and maintain relationships
  • Go-to-market PR execution and strategy: Design, deliver and evaluate a programme of creative, responsive, and news-driven PR tailored for the US and aligned to global PR strategies; support Global Head of PR to develop PR strategy and promote PA brand; manage inbound enquiries, report coverage, and handle issues
  • Digital and social media strategy: Be across digital media, new podcasts, evolving online targets and the social space; manage social media updates, engage with journalists, and promote PA via LinkedIn
  • Content creation and editing: Critically review and edit media content including pitches, press releases, and thought leadership; write compelling pitches, media submissions and press releases
  • PR agency and corporate support: Be the day-to-day point of contact for our PR agency; ensure they leverage PA content effectively, generate strong ideas, and have productive conversations with our experts; support the Global Head of PR with corporate matters as needed

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years’ media relations experience with a strong track record in energy & utilities, transport, healthcare & life sciences – including subject matter expertise in at least one core sector – or professional services
  • Experience using research and thought leadership for PR campaigns and ability to identify, adapt, and write content that will appeal to the media; track record of delivering tangible media results across national, trade, and broadcast media as well as podcasts
  • Ability to understand the role of media relations within the wider communications mix to drive results
  • Ability to critically review and edit content, restructure, and produce clear, compelling narratives
  • Degree level or equivalent
  • Preference for accredited PR/communications qualification
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Strong pitching skills
  • Strong communications skills
  • Ability to develop strong relationships
  • Leadership of substantial cross-functional projects
  • Willingness to learn and continue development
  • Up to date with evolving AI capabilities and how to apply them responsibly within PR
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PA Consulting

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are about 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.

Founded in 1943
London, England, GBR
5.4K employees (235 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
93K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$2
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47.8%
Direct
37.8%
Referral
9.7%
Social
3.4%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~5.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
118 (2% of company)