Lead Consultant, Media and Issues Management
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JobgetherCommunications, Marketing
Fully remote work opportunity within the United States.Full-TimeLead
Salary$80,000–$124,600
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Job Details
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Required Skills
- Stakeholder management
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in communications, public relations, media relations, or a related field.
- Proven experience managing crisis communications, reputation management, or complex public relations initiatives.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create clear, compelling messaging.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with local and regional media contacts.
- Experience advising senior leaders and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of media landscapes, current events, and evolving social issues.
- Ability to assess situations quickly, make informed decisions, and remain effective under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and build trust.
- Familiarity with media monitoring tools, digital communication platforms, and reporting processes.
- Strategic thinking skills with the ability to connect communications activities to broader organizational goals.
- Experience working independently while managing multiple priorities in a remote environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a communications expert for regional markets by partnering with local teams to understand business priorities, news opportunities, and potential reputation risks.
- Develop and execute media strategies, messaging plans, and communication approaches for local and regional initiatives.
- Identify proactive storytelling opportunities and support teams in preparing for challenging topics and conversations.
- Build crisis and issues preparedness plans to strengthen response capabilities and protect organizational reputation.
- Enhance reputation monitoring processes by identifying emerging risks, analyzing trends, and developing response strategies.
- Manage media relationships with key reporters and outlets across assigned markets to encourage accurate and balanced coverage.
- Lead communications planning and execution during major events and crisis situations.
- Monitor media coverage, analyze sentiment, and provide insights to leadership to improve communication strategies.
- Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders and cross-functional partners on complex communication matters.
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