Remote Communications & Public Relations Manager

OCCU | Oregon Community Credit Union; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 107,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off + 13 holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term disability

Volunteer time

Job summary

OCCU | Oregon Community Credit Union in Eugene, Oregon seeks a seasoned Communications and Public Relations Manager to lead OCCU's communications function and shape how we connect with employees, members, media partners and community stakeholders. This remote role offers a broad remit across internal and member communications, media engagement and change initiatives.

The role requires strategic thinking, writing excellence and the ability to lead a team while driving OCCU's voice and reputation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, media relations, internal communications or a related field.
• Demonstrated success leading people, projects or cross-functional communication initiatives.
• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing strategic communication plans, employee communications, media materials and stakeholder messaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop communications team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Partner with leadership to develop and execute communication strategies that support initiatives and business objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance on messaging, audience engagement and change management communications.
• Oversee internal communication channels and employee engagement messaging.
• Oversee member communications across channels to build trust and a consistent experience.
• Lead public relations efforts, including media relations and reputation management.
• Support crisis communication planning and responsive messaging during high-impact situations.
• Measure communication effectiveness and continuously improve processes.

Skills

Strategic communication

Team leadership

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism

Tools

Communication analytics tools

Intranet platforms

Project management tools

Job description

OCCU | Oregon Community Credit Union in Eugene, Oregon seeks a seasoned Communications and Public Relations Manager to lead OCCU's communications function and shape how we connect with employees, members, media partners and community stakeholders. This remote role offers a broad remit across internal and member communications, media engagement and change initiatives.

The role requires strategic thinking, writing excellence and the ability to lead a team while driving OCCU's voice and reputation.