Overview
PR and Communications Manager Jobs in Tustin, California, USA at New American Funding
Position:PR and Communications Manager
Location:Hybrid within 31 miles of Tustin, CA. OK with Remote if outside of the range.
Pay:up to 100K DOE
Description
New American Funding (NAF) is hiring a PR & Communications Manager to develop and implement public relations strategies and enhance the company’s reputation and brand visibility. The role will play a crucial part in managing media inquiries, crafting high-quality PR materials, and coordinating logistics with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent and effective messaging is disseminated to the media and to the public.
The PR & Communications Manager will also oversee the company’s awards program, ensuring the submission and approval process runs smoothly, maintaining the status of past, current, and upcoming awards, and handling the licensing of these awards. While the role will have a strong emphasis in external communications, there will be an occasional demand for this role to also fulfill internal communications needs.
Responsibilities
Manage media inquiries and press interviews, which include drafting email responses, scheduling interviews, and routing materials for approval.
Partner closely with PR agency to proactively pitch ideas for educational stories, company news, and op-eds to media outlets, enhancing NAF’s positive image andleadershipexpertise.
Develop talking points, media statements, news releases, email commentaries, and other external communications materials.
Serve as a media relations subject matter expert, providing PR counsel toleadershipon positive media stories and sensitive inquiries.
Collaborate with the Senior Communications Manager to ensure consistent messaging for internal and external audiences during unexpected crises or business continuity issues; coordinate with various business units to communicate emergency response plans effectively.
Develop and execute crisis communications plans to mitigate negative publicity and protect the company’s brand.
Evaluate the effectiveness of external communications, using metrics and feedback to continuously improve messaging that resonates with the public.
Manage the company’s awards program, which is designed to recognize top producers, acknowledge “best of” accolades, and enhance NAF’s reputation as an employer of choice.
Identify award opportunities, draft nomination messaging, submit for awards, and manage all related logistics and operational processes, including approvals, deadlines, and follow-up.
Track award submissions and maintain thorough records of past, current, and upcoming awards, ensuring compliance with licensing and award terms.
Assist theexecutiveleadershipteamin securing speaking opportunities at conferences and industry trade shows.
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Provide additional, ad-hoc communications support – both internally and externally — as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent from an accredited 4-year university.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in PR and media relations, along with a similar duration inproject management.
Excellent organizational skills, and a meticulous eye for detail, are required.
Demonstrated experience writing and editing copy in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet tight deadlines, often with little advanced notice.
Knowledge of crisis communications, reputation risk, …
Title: PR and Communications Manager
Company: New American Funding
Location: Tustin, California, USA
Category: Marketing / Advertising / PR, Management
