Manager – Communications, External

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

📋 Description

• Design and implement media relations strategies to achieve favorable coverage across national, trade, and regional media outlets.

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers within pertinent sectors.

• Handle media inquiries and ensure timely, accurate responses are coordinated.

• Assist state communications managers with media inquiries and journalist outreach.

• Create briefing materials, talking points, and background information for media interviews.

• Identify and secure impactful speaking engagements for organizational leaders.

• Aid in the development of presentations, including slide design and alignment of messaging.

• Maintain and enhance master messaging resources for consistent external communication.

• Generate and manage press releases, op-eds, blogs, and social media content.

• Oversee content planning and execution for quarterly webinars and monthly newsletters.

• Manage and update the editorial style guide.

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure uniform external communication.

• Develop and implement a thought leadership strategy to position CAA as a reputable voice in the industry.

• Produce articles, white papers, and commentary for appropriate publications.

• Supervise and mentor the External Communications Specialist.

• Promote collaboration between internal communications and marketing teams.

• Monitor national and state media coverage and evaluate performance metrics.

• Provide regular reports to leadership regarding external communications activities and results.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of experience in external communications, media relations, or public affairs.

• Demonstrated success in obtaining media coverage and managing executive visibility initiatives.

• Outstanding writing and editing skills for developing engaging narratives.

• Experience in managing content calendars and adhering to editorial guidelines.

• Capable of excelling in a fast-paced, mission-oriented environment.

• Expertise in media relations and storytelling.

• Strategic messaging abilities.

• Experience in thought leadership development.

• Skills in presentation development.

• Proficient in managing editorial standards.

• Competencies in leadership and team development.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive team environment.