Manager, Corporate Reputation

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States (Illinois) is seeking an experienced PR/communications professional to lead media relations and strategic communications for corporate reputation programs. The role focuses on building relationships with financial, business and tech media, crafting key messages, and coordinating cross-channel outreach.

You will develop and manage campaigns across pre-launch, launch and post-launch phases, leveraging AI tools to monitor and report results, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in PR or journalism, preferably in financial services, professional services or tech
• Experience building relationships with financial, business and tech media and influencers
• Experience securing coverage in traditional, online and social media
• Excellent writing, communication and editorial skills
• Experience developing and executing media relations strategies across pre-launch, launch and post-launch phases
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and media monitoring, tracking and reporting tools
• Proficiency in AI tools including Claude and/or Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and report on sustained corporate reputation programs
• Build institutional knowledge and competitive intelligence to support client assignments
• Coordinate integrated reputation programs including media relations, influencer outreach, executive positioning
• Strategize and manage outreach using industry knowledge and trends
• Develop and maintain relationships with media, thought leaders, influencers, analysts and regulators
• Draft strategic communications and media materials: messaging, talking points, releases and fact sheets
• Monitor client industry and coverage, develop actionable strategies
• Prepare media updates for client meetings and conference calls

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Editorial skills

Relationship management

AI proficiency (ChatGPT/Claude)

Tools

Media monitoring tools

AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot)

Job description

• Work with account leads to plan, execute, evaluate and report on sustained corporate reputation programs
• Build institutional knowledge and competitive intelligence to support client assignments
• Coordinate and project manage integrated reputation programs, including media relations, influencer, executive positioning, digital, creative and analytics
• Strategize and manage outreach using knowledge of industries and business trends
• Develop and maintain relationships with media, thought leaders, influencers, analysts, regulators and other stakeholders
• Draft strategic communications and media relations materials, including key messaging, executive talk tracks, news releases and fact sheets
• Monitor client industry, competition and coverage and develop actionable strategies
• Prepare media updates for client meetings and conference calls

Requirements

• 3 years of relevant experience in PR or journalism, preferably in the financial services, professional services or tech industry
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with financial, business and tech media and other key industry influencers
• Experience securing coverage in traditional, online and social media
• Excellent writing, communication and editorial skills
• Experience developing and executing media relations strategies in PR campaigns across pre-launch, launch and post-launch phases
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and media monitoring, tracking and reporting tools
• Proficiency in AI, including Claude and/or Microsoft Pilot or ChatGPT

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing media relations strategies, building relationships with key industry influencers, and managing integrated reputation programs. Proficient in strategic communications, media monitoring, and utilizing AI tools for enhanced outreach and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Media Relations Strategy Development
• Relationship Management with Influencers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in PR Campaigns
• AI Proficiency Including ChatGPT

Hard Skills

• Public Relations
• Strategic Communications
• Media Monitoring
• Writing and Editorial Skills
• Competitive Intelligence
• Project Management
• Digital Analytics
• Key Messaging Development
• Media Relations Materials Drafting
• Outreach Strategy Development

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Collaboration
• Strategic Thinking
• Adaptability
• Interpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

• Financial Services
• Professional Services
• Tech Industry
• Corporate Reputation Programs
• Influencer Outreach
• Media Relations
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Industry Trends
• Digital Media
• Editorial Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Media Monitoring Tools
• Tracking and Reporting Tools
• AI Tools Including Claude
• Microsoft Pilot
• ChatGPT