Senior Communications and Media Relations Manager

Former journalist or news producer with at least 5 years of newsroom experience at a national or major-market outlet (e.g., CNN, CNBC, Bloomberg, NYT, WSJ, LA Times, etc)
Minimum 8–10 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or strategic communications
A well-established and active network of national and local reporters
Proven ability to secure major earned media placements (portfolio or pitch examples strongly preferred)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong judgment and experience managing sensitive or crisis-level communications
Ability to work cross-functionally with executives, legal, marketing, and product teams
Calm, confident presence in high-pressure situations

Leverage existing media relationships to secure interviews and feature coverage in national and top-tier regional outlets
Proactively pitch thought leadership, company news, and reactive commentary on industry issues
Build and expand relationships with reporters, editors, and producers across print, digital, broadcast, and radio
Coach internal subject-matter experts for media engagements
Collaborate with executives, product leaders, and marketing team to identify newsworthy storylines and develop compelling messaging
Draft and pitch press releases
Lead strategy, messaging, and response during high-pressure media situations
Develop and maintain crisis comms playbooks and media holding statements
Drive programs that enhance the company’s visibility and credibility in key markets and communities
Build relationships with community organizations, government stakeholders, and local press
Contribute to executive communications strategy including op-eds, speeches, and thought leadership campaigns
Monitor media trends and sentiment, providing regular reporting and insights to senior leadership

No preferred qualifications provided.