Public Relations Manager job description

About the job

We are looking for a public relations manager to lead the organization's communication with the media, the public and partners, protecting its reputation and managing its messages in normal times and in crises.

Duties and responsibilities

• Set the annual communication and PR strategy and tie it to the organization's goals
• Manage relations with the media, partners and government bodies
• Prepare the crisis communication plan and lead the media response when a crisis happens
• Approve statements and key messages, and choose and train spokespeople
• Lead the PR and media team, assign its tasks and assess its performance
• Manage the PR, sponsorship and events budget
• Advise senior management on how its decisions affect the organization's reputation
• Measure the impact of media work and report regularly to management

Working conditions

• Being on call for the media outside office hours during crises

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in media, public relations or communication
• At least 6 years of experience in public relations and corporate communication, including at least 2 years leading a team

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Corporate communication
• Media relations
• Leadership
• Crisis management
• Writing
• Reputation management
• Budget management
• Public speaking

Preferred

• A master's degree in communication or media
• Experience at a large employer or an international organization
• Fluent English