Manager, Global Public Relations

About the role

This role serves as a front-line media relations professional within a fast-paced global communications team, managing inbound press inquiries, driving proactive outreach, and protecting the organization's reputation across high-profile and complex press situations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the press office inbox, triaging and responding to inbound media inquiries on a daily basis
• Conduct direct media handling for announcements including office openings, acquisitions, and dispositions
• SOURCE AND DEVELOP PROFILE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXECUTIVE AND ORGANIZATIONAL VISIBILITY ACROSS US MEDIA
• PITCH AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH JOURNALISTS ACROSS TARGET PUBLICATIONS TO SUPPORT PROACTIVE COMMUNICATIONS GOALS
• DRAFT CONTENT FOR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS AND INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS IN SUPPORT OF BROADER PR INITIATIVES
• SUPPORT AND ADVISE ON COMPLICATED OR SENSITIVE PRESS ISSUES, ESCALATING AND MANAGING RESPONSES APPROPRIATELY
• COLLABORATE WITH CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAMS TO ALIGN COMMUNICATIONS EFFORTS WITH BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Requirements

• 5-7 years of direct media relations experience in a corporate or agency environment
• Demonstrated experience managing complex or sensitive press issues and crisis communications
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives for media, social, and internal audiences
• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• Background in regulated or transaction-driven industries such as real estate, investment management, or financial services

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PR analytics platforms such as Meltwater or similar tools
• Familiarity with real estate transactions, leasing, or property-related communications
• Background in financial services, infrastructure, or corporate retail communications
• Experience supporting or executing large-scale communications initiatives or ambassador programs

Benefits

• Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K

Pay

$45-55/hour W2

Schedule

Hybrid, Must currently be in New York, NY or Houston, TX (3 days onsite, Tuesday-Thursday)