Communications Manager

Ektello; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Ektello seeks a Communications Manager (Crisis / Risk) to lead media relations and proactive reputation efforts for a global technology/electronics client. This 12-month contract on site in Plano, TX requires a strong background in crisis communications, 5–7 years of PR experience, and the ability to drive strategy with measurable outcomes.

Reporting to the Corporate Reputation leadership, you will craft pitches, monitor media trends, and guide the team on risk assessments and strategic

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of PR experience, in-house or agency background preferred.
• Experience managing media relations for brand campaigns.
• Creativity to bring fresh perspective and challenge the status quo.
• Ability to identify, develop and tell compelling stories with measurable impact.
• Strong ability to track KPIs and translate results into actionable learnings.
• Excellent time management, organization and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage and maintain relationships with media contacts alongside the Director of Corporate Reputation.
• Develop proactive media outreach strategies and pitch materials to bolster positive reputation.
• Leverage media monitoring tools to sense and interpret the media landscape related to brand reputation.
• Grow the Corporate Reputation team’s reporting function and identify new channels for impact.
• Step in on team projects from risk assessments to media monitoring as needed.

Skills

Crisis communications

Risk communications

Media relations

Agency experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Related field

Job description

Title

Communications Manager (Crisis / Risk)

Client

Global leader in Technology/ Electronics

Duration

12 months contract with HIGH chance for extension or direct employment

Work Location

Plano, TX (Fully onsite, M-F)

Pay rate

$57-60.82/hr w2 + Benefits options

Top Skills/Experience

Degree required Minimum 5 years of relevant experience is required Must have Crisis or Risk communications experience Open to in-house or agency experience

Key Responsibilities

Engage and maintain relationships with media contacts alongside the Director of Corporate Reputation. Develop proactive media outreach strategies and pitch materials to bolster positive reputation. Leverage a suite of media monitoring tools to sense and understand the media landscape as it relates to brand reputation, turning observations into actionable insights. Grow the Corporate Reputation teams reporting function within the organization and identify new channels to provide organizational impact. Able to step in easily when needed on team projects from risk assessments to media monitoring.

Knowledge/expertise/experience

5-7 years of PR experience, either in-house or at an agency (knowledge managing an external agency a plus) Mainstream media relations experience Experience managing media relations for brand campaigns Creativity to bring fresh perspective to our work and come up with ideas that challenge status quo Ability to identify, develop and tell compelling stories Ability to track KPIs and translate results into key learnings and actions to inform future approach Excellent time management, organizational, and project management skills Skills Solid written and verbal communication skills Results-driven media relations specialist with existing contacts Strong networker with ability to forge and maintain new media relationships Strategic thinker who thinks and speaks in numbers Extremely detail-oriented and solutions-oriented to deliver results Thrives under pressure and possess flexibility to manage multiple priorities and pivots Energy and passion to collaborate and contribute to team culture

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