Senior Manager of Public Relations, Retail Wireless
US-CO-Englewood
Attract-careers1
Req #: 91308
Type: Fulltime-Regular
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Overview: Our Corporate Communications team is made up of a variety of storytellers with a united purpose. They work cross-functionally to communicate our organization's stories to journalists, thought leaders and industry experts. From media relations to internal message building, they tell DISH's unique story of innovation. Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen: * Serve as a key counselor to our Retail Wireless leadership team, Director of Corporate Communications, and other key business executives * Help align the Retail Wireless teams, partners and others on key Retail Wireless strategies and narrative development * Focus on building and promoting the Boost Mobile brand with consumer audiences * Develop and oversee development of media strategy plans, including executive overviews, goals/objectives, defined KPIs, pitch angles/message positioning, and other relevant materials/plans * Partner with relevant business units and support teams (marketing, sales, product, government affairs, etc.) to develop compelling strategies for storytelling that amplify Retail Wireless' leadership position and raise awareness of its retail offerings * Establish and implement the overall strategic plans for the team that is consistent with organizational values and goals * Oversee monitoring and reporting of traditional media outlets for coverage of Retail Wireless news and competitor developments. Provide strategic communications counsel and constructive feedback to executives; develop messaging and prepare executives for speaking engagements; staff interviews and assist in presentation development * Serve as communications subject matter expert and follow public relations best practices for integrated campaigns, measurement, trends, and media opportunities * Anticipate and proactively offer solutions to senior leadership for issues and opportunities that arise * Represent EchoStar and its Retail Wireless brands as part of any incident response to advise and coordinate appropriate external communication * Develop and follow standard operating procedures and communications to enhance the department's effectiveness * Happily assume other duties as assigned * Manage budget and vendor relationships Project Management: * Create PR materials including press releases, blog posts, media pitches, fact sheets, FAQs, executive bios, and measurement reports * Secure consumer, local, business and trade earned media placements. Actively pitch, conduct proactive follow-up, and track and report results * Manage review and approval processes for key stakeholder and senior management input and approval Team Leadership: * Develop work plans for all direct reports and mentor team members across the Corporate Communications team * Participate in the review process by providing constructive input on experiences with supervisors and colleagues as relevant for the team * Own personal growth and development by continually upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities to increase performance and long-term development goals * Coach members of the team on how to communicate with and present to senior leaders and outside organizations * Develop, maintain, and improve the communications platforms (written, visual, verbal, or electronic) the company relies upon to communicate with all stakeholders * Model a collaborative, results-focused, and team-oriented approach Qualifications: Candidates should have progressive levels of public relations experience in B2C communication strategies. The ideal candidate is an efficient manager skilled in brand development and program execution with a proven ability to leverage influential media contacts, lead cross-functional teams, and generate results. Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, or similar applicable field * 8+ years of professional public relations experience working in consumer brand development at companies in rapid growth mode Skills and Qualifications: * Experience managing and coaching other public relations professionals * Mastery of AP style and the ability to draft all media materials based on these guidelines * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong media relations skills; experience writing news releases, blog posts, social media content, pitches, speeches, and other materials. * Demonstrated ability to use creative thinking to develop public relations opportunities, media stories, and social media content * Well-developed critical thinking and decision-making skills; the ability to formulate a clear viewpoint on complicated issues, communicate recommendations, and present new ideas to management * Strict attention to detail and the ability to work against tight deadlines; solid organizational and project management skills; the ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage projects autonomously * Strong experience in customer media and brand development preferred Visa sponsorship not available for this role
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