Sr. External Communications Manager (Remote from North Carolina)

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field. Proven experience in external or corporate communications, brand strategy, or media relations. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Strong project management capabilities. Demonstrated experience managing agencies, vendors, and media relationships. Data-driven mindset. Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills. Experience with crisis communications is a strong plus.

Develop and execute a comprehensive external communications strategy. Lead external campaigns across corporate and commercial initiatives. Partner with brand marketing and internal communications teams. Manage relationships with external agencies, vendors, and media partners. Build and maintain strong media relationships. Support commercial initiatives with clear internal messaging. Develop and execute crisis communication plans. Define KPIs, analyze performance data, and optimize strategies.