Senior PR Manager

Bain & Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein führendes Unternehmen in der Beratungsbranche sucht einen Senior Manager für globale Öffentlichkeitsarbeit, der die Reputation des Unternehmens durch strategische Medienarbeit und Kommunikationsstrategien stärkt. In dieser Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Entwicklung und Umsetzung umfassender Kommunikationspläne, die die Ziele der Marke unterstützen. Sie werden eng mit Führungskräften zusammenarbeiten, um kreative Ansätze für Medienengagement zu entwickeln und die Sichtbarkeit des Unternehmens in führenden Publikationen zu erhöhen. Wenn Sie über umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Kommunikationsbranche verfügen und eine Leidenschaft für Ergebnisse haben, ist diese Position ideal für Sie.

Benefits

100% der Prämien für medizinische, zahnmedizinische und visuelle Programme

Großzügige bezahlte Freizeit

Vollständig vestierte 401(k) Unternehmensbeiträge

Jährliche Fitness-Erstattung

Qualifications

• 10+ Jahre Erfahrung in der Kommunikationsbranche oder in einer leitenden Kommunikationsrolle.
• Erfahrung in der Entwicklung von externen Kommunikationsprogrammen.

Responsibilities

• Aufbau und Pflege der Reputation von Bain durch Medienarbeit.
• Entwicklung eines Netzwerks globaler Partner und Experten.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Beziehungen zu Journalisten

Teamführung

Krisenmanagement

Strategische Planung

Education

Bachelor-Abschluss

Master-Abschluss

Job description

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

We are proud to beconsistently recognizedas one of the world's best places to work, a champion of diversity and a model of social responsibility. We are currently ranked the #1 consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list, and we have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor's list for the last 12 years. We believe that diversity, inclusion and collaboration is key to building extraordinary teams. We hire people with exceptional talents, abilities and potential, then create an environment where you can become the best version of yourself and thrive both professionally and personally. We are publicly recognized by external parties such as Fortune, Vault, Mogul, Working Mother, Glassdoor and the Human Rights Campaign for being a great place to work for diversity and inclusion, women, LGBTQ and parents.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Global PR builds and protects Bain & Company’s reputation by promoting its intellectual property, strategic partnerships, and world-class talent. It positions Bain as a premium firm trusted to advise executives on businesses' most critical challenges and ensures a strong and credible presence across global media.

WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM

Working under the direction of the Vice President, Global Public Relations, the Senior Manager, Global Public Relations is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive communications outreach for Bain’s practice areas and priority integrated campaigns. This person will play an integral part in building and protecting Bain’s reputation around the world among the firm’s key constituents. The role will ensure communications activities are aligned with the firm’s strategic business and brand objectives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Build the reputation of Bain’s business and partners through premium media relations and public relations activities, including placing feature stories, targeted dissemination of research, conducting media tours around events and capitalizing on breaking news
• Develop a network of global partners, who are industry experts, mapping them to key journalists/publications to drive comprehensive outreach programs; media training experts for continuous improvement
• Build on the developed network of media contacts in leading business/ trade press and broadcast outlets to facilitate the placement of stories and interviews
• Manage relationships with external partner organisations (e.g. relevant industry associations) and clients’ corporate communications teams on joint press activities (e.g. book launches, CEO forums)
• Strategize with Global Practice Areas, Practice Marketers and Market Reputation colleagues to develop communications plans for firm client development priorities
• Serve as the PR advisor between Global PR and Market Reputation colleagues across the Americas on regionalizing media campaigns
• Proactively advise on creative, out-of-the-box media angles that will continually raise the bar in how we engage with media contacts
• Consistently advise on communications approach for Bain leadership, providing counsel on broader framing and developing PR assets, such as press releases, pitch letters, key messages, etc.
• Develop and oversee an integrated public relations strategy for Bain’s offices across the Americas, liaising closely with office leaders as well as market reputation colleagues
• Provide strategic council and coaching to senior leaders across the firm, advising on messaging and positioning for corporate issues and IP
• Support crisis and issues management strategy plan development and handling of unfavorable media requests
• Advise client case teams and client communications teams on issues management, as it relates to Bain’s work in the media/public domain
• Coach, manage and develop the team across the Americas and manage a member Global PR team member

ABOUT YOU

• 10+ years’ experience in a communications-related field, or in a senior communications role within the consulting or professional services industries
• First-hand experience in developing multi-channel external communication programmes
• Strong working relationships with editors and journalists at top publications (The Financial Times, Economist, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Fortune, Forbes, Reuters, CNBC etc.)
• Proven track record of effectively managing a team and inspire collaboration while coaching junior staff, fostering professional growth, and encouraging a culture of excellence and accountability
• Ability to analyze and grasp a wide range of complex business issues; strong interest in knowledge development and the dissemination of ideas
• Strong writing and editorial skills, in particular, the ability to distill complex ideas and research into news and information that prompt client inquiries
• Former experience as a journalist or broadcast producer preferred
• Stature and professional experience necessary to interact with partners as a peer
• A passion for results – a proven track record of high-value coverage in top-tier publications
• Outstanding influencing and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivation and entrepreneurship, with an appetite for working in a low-structure environment
• Team orientation, with a strong sense of commitment to team members and client impact

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U.S. Compensation Information

Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best in class benefits package (details listed below).

Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:

In Illinois, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $119,000 - $143,000 placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level

In Washington, DC the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $124,000 - $149,500 placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level

In New York City the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $135,000 - $162,500 placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level

For all other locations, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is commensurate with competitive geographic market rates for this role and will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level

* Annual discretionary performance bonus

* This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation

* 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date

Bain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.

* Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck

* Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays

* Fully vested 401(k) company contribution

* Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance

* Annual fitness reimbursement