Manager, Brand Communications – PR

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee Room to Read's global brand communication and public relations initiatives to enhance the organization's image, boost visibility, and aid in fundraising objectives.

• Design and execute communications strategies.

• Cultivate media relationships and manage brand messaging.

• Assist with corporate partnerships, executive communications, and significant events.

• Supervise the Public Relations and Corporate Communications Associate located in London.

• Manage the external communications and public relations agency for Room to Read.

• Create and uphold consistent brand messaging that conveys the organization's mission, programs, and impact.

• Develop and revise messaging materials, guidelines, and resources.

• Train and provide support to organizational spokespeople.

• Collaborate with program and research teams to share data and impact stories.

• Aid in crisis communications planning and response.

• Offer communications and public relations assistance for corporate and foundation partnerships.

• Formulate public relations strategies for key fundraising events.

• Produce speeches, scripts, talking points, and other materials for executives and board members.

• Develop and carry out global media relations strategies.

• Establish relationships with journalists and media outlets.

• Create media pitches and obtain coverage across print, broadcast, and digital platforms.

• Draft and refine press releases, talking points, speeches, opinion pieces, and executive communications.

• Facilitate media interviews, speaking opportunities, and thought leadership initiatives.

• Maintain records of media contacts and monitor media engagement.

• Oversee the priorities, deliverables, timelines, and performance of the external public relations agency.

• Identify and secure pro bono advertising opportunities.

• Collaborate with creative partners to produce advertising content.

• Build and sustain relationships with ambassadors, celebrities, and influencers.

• Coordinate ambassador and influencer involvement in campaigns, events, and fundraising efforts.

• Lead communications planning and contribute to departmental objectives.

• Supervise, mentor, and support direct reports, including performance management and professional growth.

• Coordinate communication efforts across various teams.

• Assist in budget planning, tracking, and reporting.

• Monitor progress and report on communications activities and outcomes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of pertinent experience in public relations, brand communications, corporate communications, or a related field.

• Proven experience in developing and executing communications and public relations strategies.

• Strong background in media relations, including building journalist connections, pitching stories, and securing media coverage.

• Exceptional writing and editing abilities, with experience in developing press releases, speeches, executive communications, and brand messaging.

• Experience collaborating with senior leaders on executive communications, media engagement, or thought leadership.

• Proficiency in creating communications content across digital, print, social media, and other platforms.

• Capability to establish and manage relationships with external partners, agencies, influencers, and internal stakeholders.

• Experience overseeing projects, priorities, budgets, and deadlines across multiple communications initiatives.

• Experience supervising staff or leading the efforts of colleagues, agencies, or external partners.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.

• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is based.

• Must comply with Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy, Child Protection Code of Conduct, and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% employer-covered premiums for your medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 50% medical and 100% dental and vision premium coverage for eligible dependents.

• 22 days of paid time off (+1 additional day accrued each year up to a maximum of 27 days).

• 12.5 paid holidays.

• Immediate enrollment in a 401(k) plan with up to a 6% match.

• $600 per year allowance for home office expenses.