Crisis Communications Lead: Media & Risk Strategy

Ektello

Plano (TX)

On-site

USD 79,000 - 84,000

Full time

3 days ago

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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.