Mgr, Corporate Communications

Key Responsibilities

• Write and edit corporate press releases, media kit materials, issue briefs, and other communications materials
• Develop key messaging for various corporate initiatives
• Conduct proactive media outreach and strategic story development
• Respond to various local and industry trade media inquires
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key field contacts or key executive contacts
• Assist with requests from outside organizations for occasional speaking appearances by functional leaders and award entries
• Afford local and national media opportunities with stores, certain functions or functional field leadership
• Occasionally, respond to inquiries regarding customer service issues
• Research the public impact of various proactive and reactive media initiatives
• Monitor results and develop reporting for key functional stakeholders

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• No additional qualifications
• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job
• No additional education
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience
• No additional years of experience
• No certifications required
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Active and engaged participant in local and industry trade media relations
• Savvy and knowledgeable of social media trends and innovations
• Depth of knowledge with social media, viral and online word-of-mouth best practices
• Solid understanding of PR and social media metrics
• Ability to build close relationships with the press to improve effectiveness of pitching activities