Corporate Communications Manager

Description

The Corporate Communications Manager is responsible for leading and executing the company’s global public relations, media strategy, and thought leadership programs. This role serves as the central bridge between the external PR agency partner, internal executive leadership, and regional community relations directors to amplify brand awareness, protect corporate reputation, and secure high-impact media coverage.

Essential Duties

• PR Agency Management & Internal PR Alignment
• Serve as the primary manager for all day-to-day activities with the external PR firm, ensuring alignment on messaging & campaign execution.
• Act as the dedicated PR liaison to the internal marketing team to ensure PR strategies support overall business objectives and campaign rollouts.
• Collaborate with Regional Community Relations Directors and Field Marketing Manager to triage, evaluate, and respond to region-specific media inquiries and support local presence.
• Media Relations & Executive Communications
• Triage inbound media requests, draft official company statements, and craft responses to media outlets.
• Interview Coordination: Prepare executives for press opportunities and facilitate seamless interviews between journalists and internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Bylines & Pitching: Lead the identification of press-worthy topics; partner with the PR firm to craft ideas, oversee article drafting, and drive SME review/approval processes.
• Crisis & Reputation Management: Proactively identify potential PR risks and help maintain quick-turn response protocols for sensitive inquiries.
• Conference Thought Leadership & Awards Speaking
• Proposals & Submissions: Develop and draft compelling thought leadership and panel abstracts for high-profile industry conferences that align with core strategic business themes.
• Presentation Development: Collaborate directly with executives to build and refine PowerPoint presentations, talking points, and briefing materials once speaking engagements are secured.
• Panel Facilitation: Coordinate logistics and prep executives to ensure seamless participation on industry panels.
• Industry Awards Calendar: Manage the global awards calendar in partnership with the PR agency, drafting and submitting competitive nominations to secure industry recognition.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in public relations, corporate communications, or media relations.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed for industry conferences, media events, and executive support.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing external PR agency partners.
• Proven track record of securing top-tier media placements and managing executive thought leadership programs.
• Exceptional written communication, editing, storytelling, and speech-writing skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tight deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous media relations or communications experience within the technology industry.
• Established relationships with key technology, business, and trade media journalists.