Public Relations Manager

Gartner, Inc.; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k match

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Gartner, Inc. is seeking a PR Manager to develop and execute a holistic PR program for Gartner’s IT practice in the Americas, boosting brand awareness and shortening sales cycles.

You will handle media inquiries, nurture VIP journalist relationships, and oversee NA Summit PR activities, while coordinating with executives and the Conferences team. The role requires strong writing, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment, with travel to Gartner Summits as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in internal communications, public relations, corporate communications, or marketing in a large organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or a related field.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-starter with independence and initiative to deliver with minimal direction.
• Ability to interface with all levels of the organization, including executives.
• Experience in developing and executing communication plans across tactics with collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior PR Manager to drive a holistic PR program for Gartner’s IT practice in the Americas.
• Manage incoming media inquiries by understanding deadlines and matching topics with the right analyst.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with VIP and top-tier journalists.
• Lead PR/media relations for North America Summits, including press releases and conferences.
• Manage Rapid Response and proactive media pitches; track coverage and report outcomes.
• Post press releases and events advisories on Gartner Newsroom and Business Wire.

Skills

Strong written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal communication

Self-starter

Stakeholder management

Social media proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or a related field

Job description

Gartner’s Corporate Communications team is responsible for defining, promoting and protecting the Gartner brand. By creating compelling content and marketing programs, our goal is to engage internal and external audiences in our value proposition and corporate narrative in order to drive long-term, double-digit growth.The PR Manager will play a significant role in the development and execution of a holistic PR program for Gartner’s IT practice to promote our expertise and thought leadership in the IT space, increasing our brand awareness among key targets (prospects and clients), shortening the sales cycle and contributing to the continued growth of the company worldwide.What You Will do:Work closely with the Senior PR Manager to significantly contribute to the holistic PR program for Gartner’s IT practice in the Americas, focused on promoting our expertise and thought leadership, and generating brand awareness for Gartner in the IT space.Manage incoming media inquiries by understanding reporter’s deadlines and determining the right analyst for the topic.Cultivate and manage relationships with VIP and top tier journalists, – responsible for half of U.S. VIP reporter listed related activities.Lead PR/media relations activities for North America Summits, including pitching press release ideas, producing releases, attending weekly meetings with the Conferences team, providing PR updates, and collaborating with the Senior PR Manager on flagship conference (IT Symposium/XPO) activities.Manage breaking news Rapid Response program, demonstrating strong news judgment and the ability to respond urgently and effectively.Manage half of proactive media pitches each month in partnership with the Senior PR Manager, according to monthly and weekly scopes of work.Identify content for and write press releases, analyst Q&As, conference daily highlights, and byline articles based on Gartner research, demonstrating strong news judgment and writing skills.Manage external event pitches and outreach to maximize Gartner’s media presence.Track and measure monthly VIP press coverage and report on outcomes.Ensure press lists for breaking news, content pitches and Conferences outreach are accurate and up to date.Update analysts contact sheet at beginning of year and as changes occur, ensuring accuracy for journalist outreach.Update the data book quarterly (at minimum), providing journalists with timely and relevant information.Post press releases and events advisories on Gartner Newsroom and Business Wire.What You Will Need:5+ years’ experience in internal communications, public relations, corporate communications, or marketing role, preferably in a large organization.Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or a related field.Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including senior executives and individuals in adjacent specialties, in a professional, fast-paced environment.Must have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.Must be a self-starter who demonstrates independence and initiative in taking on and completing deliverables with minimal direction and oversight from supervisor.Ability to interface with all levels of the organization, including corporate executives and business leaders.Experience in developing and executing communication plans utilizing a range of tactics.Exceptional collaboration and problem-solving skills.Sense of urgency when approaching job responsibilities, particularly when working with the media.Be proficient in and actively use social media, engaging with journalists and amplifying Gartner’s media presence.Willingness to travel approximately 1-3 times per year, primarily to work onsite at Gartner Summits.**Must be located within a 60-minute commute to Stamford, CT.**#LI-AH1Who are we?At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.What makes Gartner a great place to work?Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.Gartner is the world authority on AIAt Gartner, you’ll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients’ AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You’ll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.It’s an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that’s reshaping the way we operate. If you’re passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that’s guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you.What do we offer?Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 79,000 USD - 109,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. 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