POSITION PURPOSE:
The Corporate Communications Manager will be responsible for supporting the Corporate Communications department in driving strategic collaboration with various  corporate functions, planning, tactical execution and measurement of corporate PR initiatives through mainstream and industry trade news media, as well as social media channels. The Manager of Corporate Communications also will be responsible for assisting with Financial PR communications and other media relations activities, as assigned.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
Research and develop unique content to support corporate PR and social media efforts and regularly contribute content to digital newsroom.
Write and edit corporate press releases, media kit materials, issue briefs, and other communications materials and develop key messaging for various corporate initiatives.
Conduct proactive media outreach and strategic story development and respond to various local and industry trade media inquires.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key functional contacts and assist in coordinating local media opportunities with stores or functional field leadership.
Monitor results and develop reporting for key functional stakeholders and collaborate on internal communications content, as nescessary.
Manage departmental operations and vendors, such as news monitoring and research the public impact of various proactive and reactive media initiative.

Nature of Scope: Director, Public Relations

Number of Direct Reports: 1

Environmental Job Requirements:
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Travel: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time

Must be eighteen years of age or older.

Must pass the Drug Test.

Must pass the Background Check.

Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable.

Preferred 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Active and engaged participant in media relations
Ability to develop unique, strategic PR and social media plans
Ability to develop strong relationships across multiple functional areas of the business
Ability to understand business processes and strategic plans
Ability to understand the newsroom and build close relationships with the press to improve effectiveness of proactive and reactive media interaction