Lead Manager Communications & PR

AT&T; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 119,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

AT&T is seeking a Lead Manager Communications & PR to shape strategy and drive public relations programs supporting transformation and Supply Chain initiatives. The role requires crafting speeches, press materials, and messaging for diverse audiences, while guiding senior leadership communications.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in corporate communications, with proven media relations and cross-functional collaboration experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate communications, public relations, journalism or related field.
• Superior writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Media relations experience.
• Ability to respond in a timely manner to urgent requests and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience communicating with senior leadership to provide counsel and recommendations on key initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support development and distribution of content for external and internal audiences related to transformation efforts and Supply Chain organization.
• Support media relations efforts, including engagement with reporters and writing statements.
• Distill complex technical topics into clear, actionable messaging aligned to business objectives.
• Maintain working knowledge of company priorities and macro news to inform planning and execution.
• Collaborate with peers across business units to solve complex problems with detailed analysis.
• Serve as a trusted adviser to internal partners about stories, issues, and events impacting reputation.
• Develop external communications strategies in cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Writing & editing

Project management

Media relations

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

At AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections.

Responsible for developing and implementing complex public relations programs and media relations in support of AT&T’s transformation initiatives as well as communications support and planning for AT&T’s Supply Chain organization.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

• Support the development and distribution of content such as speeches, scripts, press releases, messaging, social media content, and other materials for external and internal audiences related to the company’s transformation efforts, including the copper transition, and the Supply Chain organization.
• Support media relations efforts, including engagement with reporters, writing media statements, and conducting in-depth research on related topics.
• Distill complex technical topics into clear, accessible, and actionable messaging that supports business objectives.
• Must maintain a working-level understanding of the company’s priorities and macro news environment to ensure effective contributions to communications planning and execution.
• Collaborate effectively and efficiently with peers at all levels across business units and work on complex problems requiring detailed analysis of unique factors.
• Serve as a trusted adviser to internal business partners who need to be aware of upcoming stories, issues, and events that may impact the company’s reputation.
• Develop external communications strategies, working cross-functionally with internal clients and partners.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 5+ years of related experience.

Supervisor: No

Desired Experience

• 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism or related field.
• Superior writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Media relations experience.
• Ability to respond in a timely manner to urgent requests and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience communicating with senior leadership to provide counsel and recommendations on key initiatives.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment and be a problem solver.

Our Lead Manager Communications & PR earns between$118,800 - $178,200. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining Our Team Comes With Amazing Perks And Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories
• AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Regular

Location

USA:DC:Washington / New Jersey Ave Nw Ste#650 - Adm:601 New Jersey Ave Nw Ste#650

Salary Range

$118,800.00 - $178,200.00

AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.