Senior Manager, PR & Communications

Nickerson Company, Inc.; Town of Boston (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work options

Flexible PTO

401K plan with matching

Disability and life insurance

Paid participation in industry organizations

Job summary

A leading PR agency is seeking a Senior Manager for PR & Communications to develop and implement communication strategies for their clients. This position requires a strong background in public relations and a minimum of 4 years of experience. The ideal candidate will excel in writing and critical thinking, manage media relations, and leverage networking skills. Flexible remote work is available, along with a competitive salary range of $70,000-$80,000 and comprehensive benefits including flexible PTO and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of public relations experience within the industry.
• Demonstrated exemplary writing and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to manage external communications and public affairs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and execution of PR and marketing campaigns.
• Build and maintain relationships with key reporters and analysts.
• Serve as point of contact for media inquiries.

Skills

Public relations

Communications strategy

Media relations

Crisis management

Project management

Writing

Networking

CRM management

Tools

Asana

Salesforce

Job description

Our Senior Manager, PR & Communications will promote Nickerson and our clients by developing communications strategies and programs to promote and gain overall brand recognition for client‑partners across our portfolio. This role will require a strong background in PR & Communications, with industry experience that will guide and inform our client‑partners. We are looking for a well‑connected communicator who understands how to engage with a wide variety of audiences through relevant channels including consumer, trade, corporate and social. Candidate must be a sophisticated writer and thinker, and a well‑connected communicator who understands how to engage with the wide variety of the audiences we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategy and execution of long- and short-term high impact PR and integrated marketing campaigns for clients, including media tours, feature story development and pitching, social media programs, press releases, award programs, persona messaging, executive speaker placement, etc.
• Build and maintain relationships with key reporters, editors, and analysts
• Serve as main point of contact for all external media inquiries on behalf of Nickerson’s client‑partners
• Manage Nickerson team members, including coordinators, senior coordinators, and managers
• Manage projects to ensure all action items/deliverables are met
• Support the management of client expectations, ensuring projects remain within scope
• React quickly to and assist in the management of crisis situations
• Collaborate across creative services, events, and social media departments to develop and execute integrated communications programs
• Review team’s work to ensure accuracy, quality
• Adhere to agency systems, processes and best practices, serving as example for Nickerson team
• Hold Lunch & Learn sessions to train team on best practices, new tools, etc.
• Prepare and deliver PR performance metrics to Leadership Team
• Hold at least one (1) leadership role in an industry organization
• Identify business development opportunities within current client‑partner relationships
• Attend multiple networking events monthly
• Foster a sense of culture across the team and agency

The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated exemplary writing and critical‑thinking abilities
• A proven record of placing clients in top tier media channels
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage external communications, public affairs, and media relations campaign development
• 4+ years of public relations experience within the industry
• Demonstrated ability to lead client‑partner accounts
• A willingness to represent the agency at networking events, through professional memberships
• The ability to adapt and add value within a highly innovative agency
• Previous experience with project management software (e.g. Asana, Monday, etc.)
• Experience managing a CRM (ideally Salesforce)

Location and Travel:

Team member will work fully remotely with some anticipated travel to client‑partners, industry events, etc.

Candidates must be based in Boston or New York City

Compensation:

$70,000-$80,000

• Flexible, remote work options
• Flexible PTO
• 401K plan with matching
• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance paid 100% by company
• Paid participation in industry organizations
• Commitment to career enhancement, coaching, skill training, and certification opportunities
• Corporate support for your charitable efforts
• Nickerson is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace

We are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive professional environment. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and value each team members’ unique perspectives, recognizing they make our team stronger!

Nickerson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.