Communications Manager

Moment Strategies; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Moment Strategies in downtown Detroit, MI is a leading PR consulting firm specializing in crisis communications, public relations and issue advocacy. The Communications Manager leads day-to-day client accounts and campaigns, reporting to the Founder & CEO.

Responsibilities include developing communications plans, writing high-stakes materials, pitching stories, and supervising associates. This role requires strong writing, media relations, and client service skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, PR, business, or related field.
• 5-7 years of professional communications experience.
• 2 years managing client accounts or campaigns.
• Excellent writing and editing under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated media relations with Michigan media.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of client accounts and campaigns.
• Develop and execute communications plans and high-stakes materials.
• Pitch stories and build relationships with reporters.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and budgets; track results.
• Ensure quality and timeliness of account work and client satisfaction.

Skills

Writing

Media relations

Crisis communications

Client service

Project management

Public relations

Editorial skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, PR or related field

Job description

The Communications Manager Position

Moment Strategies, located in downtown Detroit, MI, is recognized as one of the top Public Relations Consulting firms in Michigan. The Firm specializes in crisis communications, public relations and issue advocacy. The Firm helps clients craft clear, consistent messages that connects with the great community’s needs and delivers them to the audiences and stakeholders that matter most.

The Communications Manager leads the day-to-day management of client accounts and public relations campaigns. Reporting to the Founder & CEO, the Communications Manager serves as a primary point of contact for assigned clients and supervises, mentors, and develops Communications Associates and Senior Communications Associates.

The Communications Manager develops and executes communications plans; writes and edits high-stakes materials such as press releases, op-eds, statements, speeches, and crisis messaging; pitches stories and builds relationships with reporters; and prepares clients for media interviews. The role manages account timelines, deliverables, and budgets, tracks campaign results, and reports progress to clients. The Communications Manager is accountable for the quality and timeliness of account work, client satisfaction, and campaign outcomes.

Desired Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• A bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, business, or a related field is required
• 5-7 years of professional communications experience is required
• 2 years of experience managing client accounts or communications campaigns is required
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, including under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated media relations experience and established relationships with Michigan media
• Experience supporting crisis communications engagements
• Strong client service skills and sound judgment
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and competing deadlines
• Previous experience at a public relations or communications firm preferred
• Experience in public affairs, issue advocacy, or government relations preferred

Compensation, Benefits and Structure

The Communications Manager position offers a competitive salary based on skills and experience and a well-rounded benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off. This is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position; in‑office presence in the downtown Detroit, MI office is required a minimum of three days per week.

Recruitment Process for the Communications Manager Position

The recruitment process includes a combination of preliminary phone screens and interviews, and a pre-employment background check. The process, which is being facilitated through EctoHR, Inc. is designed to ensure that candidates are aligned with our client's mission and vision.

Moment Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse candidate pool.