Corporate Communications Manager

Jobtailor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced corporate communications professional in Dallas to lead strategic messaging across external channels. You will develop press materials, coordinate media outreach, and ensure consistency with company priorities while supporting leadership visibility.

The role requires 5-7 years in corporate communications, exceptional writing and media relations skills, and the ability to navigate complex business issues with sound judgment.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a portfolio of executive and corporate communications work.
• Proven experience managing media relations and generating earned media opportunities.
• Experience supporting executive communications and senior leadership visibility.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of integrated corporate communications strategies aligned with company priorities and business objectives.
• Ensure consistency of messaging across external communications channels.
• Support development of press releases, media statements, talking points, and other external communications materials.
• Help with proactive media outreach that generates positive coverage and strengthens company reputation.
• Respond to media inquiries and coordinate interview opportunities with company spokespeople.
• Monitor media trends, coverage, industry developments, emerging issues, and stakeholder sentiment.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Support development of messaging and communications materials for sensitive or complex business matters.
• Assist with crisis and issues management planning, including holding statements, media responses, stakeholder communications, and preparedness exercises.
• Develop content for corporate websites, newsroom platforms, executive channels, earned media opportunities, and industry recognition programs.
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Legal, Operations, Merchandising, and other departments to ensure consistent messaging.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Press Release Development

Media Outreach

Content Development

Stakeholder Communications

Messaging Development

Crisis Communication Planning

Monitoring Media Trends

Interpersonal Skills

Relationship Building

Judgment

Professionalism

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism

Bachelor's Degree in English

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Job description

• Support the development and execution of integrated corporate communications strategies aligned with company priorities and business objectives


• Ensure consistency of messaging across external communications channels


• Support development of press releases, media statements, talking points, and other external communications materials


• Help with proactive media outreach that generates positive coverage and strengthens company reputation


• Respond to media inquiries and coordinate interview opportunities with company spokespeople


• Monitor media trends, coverage, industry developments, emerging issues, and stakeholder sentiment


• Provide actionable insights and recommendations


• Support development of messaging and communications materials for sensitive or complex business matters


• Assist with crisis and issues management planning, including holding statements, media responses, stakeholder communications, and preparedness exercises


• Develop content for corporate websites, newsroom platforms, executive channels, earned media opportunities, and industry recognition programs


• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Legal, Operations, Merchandising, and other departments to ensure consistent messaging

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field


• 5-7 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, media relations, public affairs, or related communications functions


• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a portfolio of executive, media, and corporate communications work


• Demonstrated experience managing media relations and generating earned media opportunities


• Experience supporting executive communications and senior leadership visibility


• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously


• Ability to navigate complex and sensitive business situations with sound judgment and professionalism


• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills


• Strategic thinking

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in corporate communications and media relations, with a strong focus on strategic messaging, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to produce high-quality content and manage multiple projects effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Corporate Communications


• Media Relations


• Crisis Management


• Strategic Thinking


• Project Management

Hard Skills

• Writing


• Editing


• StorytellingPress Release Development


• Media Outreach


• Content Development


• Stakeholder Communications


• Messaging Development


• Crisis Communication Planning


• Monitoring Media Trends

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills


• Relationship Building


• Judgment


• Professionalism


• Strategic Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications


• Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations


• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism


• Bachelor's Degree in English


• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Industry Keywords

• Public Affairs


• Corporate Communications Strategies


• Media Coverage


• Stakeholder Sentiment


• Executive Communications