Senior Manager, Public Relations

SageSure Insurance Managers LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SageSure Insurance Managers LLC in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Senior Manager of Public Relations to lead external communications and earned media initiatives. You will independently plan long- and short-term PR campaigns aligned with business goals, building strong media relationships and delivering data-driven results.

The ideal candidate demonstrates proactive storytelling, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to guide executives through media engagements while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in public/media relations, corporate communications, or related roles.
• Experience in insurance or financial services is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as APR are preferred but not required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, responsive environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute the public relations strategy and align efforts with business objectives.
• Proactively secure favorable media coverage and timely opportunities.
• Develop high-quality PR content: press releases, bylines, awards, media kits.
• Support executives with media training, talking points, and presentations.
• Analyze data and industry trends to inform media outreach and reports.
• Maintain relationships with journalists and provide timely, relevant information.
• Collaborate with Digital Marketing and Creative teams to integrate PR across channels.
• Assist with crisis communications and reputation management under leadership.
• Track and report PR performance to measure results.
• Mentor junior staff or manage external PR agency relationships.

Skills

Media relations

Storytelling

Crisis management

Analytics

Media monitoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Public relations strategy

Communication

Relationship building

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in PR/communications

APR (preferred)

Tools

Cision

Meltwater

Job description

OVERVIEW

SageSure is looking for a Senior Manager of Public Relations to play a key role in the execution of its public relations and external communications strategy. In this role, you will be responsible for helping SageSure achieve its communication goals by securing favorable earned media, maintaining strong relationships with journalists and media contacts, and independently planning and executing short and long-term PR campaigns that align with business objectives.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and influential individual with strong instincts for managing perceptions, a passion for compelling storytelling, and a proven ability to independently drive results through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute the public relations strategy, ensuring tactical efforts support the business's objectives and enhance SageSure's reputation as a market leader.
• Proactively secure favorable media coverage and opportunities through timely and targeted outreach.
• Independently develop high-quality PR content, including press releases, contributed bylines, award submissions, media kits, and more.
• Support executives and designated spokespeople by assisting with media training, drafting talking points, creating presentations for speaking opportunities, and preparing briefing documents.
• Analyze internal data, industry trends, and research and assist in the creation of proprietary reports to leverage for media outreach.
• Facilitate and maintain strong working relationships with journalists and reporters by providing them with accurate, timely, and relevant information and access to subject matter experts.
• Collaborate with Digital Marketing and Creative teams to integrate PR campaigns across earned, paid, owned, and shared channels.
• Assist in coordinating crisis communications and reputation management efforts under the direction of leadership.
• Track, analyze, and report on the performance of PR campaigns to measure and optimize results.
• Mentor junior staff or manage external PR agency relationships for specific projects.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Exceptional track record of independently executing effective public relations strategies and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in corporate communications; familiarity with crisis management principles is required.
• Strong networking and relationship building skills, especially with media contacts and outlets.
• Excellent presentation and written/verbal communication skills, including the ability to transform complex information and research into strategic messaging.
• Significant experience with media monitoring and analytics tools.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills to drive meaningful insights.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and professionally with senior stakeholders.
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent project management skills.

HIGHLY PREFERRED SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in public/media relations, corporate communications, or related roles.
• Experience in insurance (especially property/casualty) or financial category.
• Professional certifications such as Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) are preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, responsive environment.

About SageSure:

Named among the Best Places to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance for four years in a row (2020-2023), SageSure is one of the largest managing general underwriters (MGU) focused on catastrophe-exposed property in the US. Since its founding in 2009, SageSure has experienced exceptional growth while generating underwriting profits for carrier partners through hurricanes, wildfires, and hail. Available in 16 states, SageSure offers more than 110 home, flood, and commercial products on behalf of its highly rated carrier partners. Today, SageSure manages more than $3.2 billion of inforce premium and helps protect more than 970,000 policyholders.

We have more than 1,000 employees in a distributed workforce environment across 12 offices - Fairfield, CA; Mountain View, CA; Cheshire, CT; Jacksonville, FL; Tallahassee, FL; Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; Jersey City, NJ; Marlton, NJ; Cincinnati, OH; Houston, TX; Sheboygan, WI - who are tackling the industry's toughest challenges.

SageSure is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and abilities of the world we live in. We recognize that our differences make us strong, and we actively seek out diverse candidates through partnerships with organizations, institutions and communities that represent various backgrounds. We champion belonging and inclusion for all identities, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, ability status, gender, and country of origin, striving to create a culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

Our nimble, highly responsive culture nurtures critical thinkers who run toward problems and engineer solutions. We relentlessly pursue better outcomes by investing in the technology, talent, and tools that position us to succeed in demanding markets. Come join our team!

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