Public Relations Director

Please note that we are not accepting agency phone calls or referrals regarding vacancies with this position.

Cummings Electrical, LP is looking for a Director of Public Relations to build and execute corporate communications strategies and tactics. This person will be responsible for leading and implementing public relations and executive communications. You’ll serve as a brand ambassador, engaging with media platforms to drive positive and strategic coverage of our brand and mission.

You will collaborate on marketing and brand strategies. This person should be highly creative, brand and mission-driven with a proven track record of building and executing communications programs that deliver results, and work effectively across teams.

Excellent benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Insurance: Accident & Critical Illness
• FSA
• 401K & ROTH 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Bonus Plan

Responsibilities

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Additional responsibilities may also be assigned.

• Set objectives for the team and monitor team members’ performance.
• Maximize brand presence on various channels.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with media and influential professionals.
• Lead corporate communications and public relations to drive positive coverage, our brand and our mission.
• Track campaign success and influence media coverage.
• Present reports on the effectiveness of campaigns.
• Ensure brand consistency in all marketing and advertising efforts.
• Manage public relations budgets.
• Addressing negative press or PR crises if they occur.
• Arrange interviews and press releases to promote our company and services.
• Organize PR events to increase awareness of our company.
• Ensure brand consistency in all advertising efforts.
• Build and implement executive communications plans — including byline and contributed articles, blog posts, and social media content.
• Drive internal communications that inspire employee passion and commitment to our brand, mission, culture, and customers.
• Lead, coach and develop a team to help us achieve our business objectives, delivering innovative and strategic PR programs on time and within budget.
• Contribute to a diverse, high performance team environment that inspires pride, retains and motivates top talent, and attracts new talent.
• Implement an editorial calendar to manage and align communications program.

Qualifications

• 3 years in public relations and corporate communication
• Past experience supervising and managing a public relations team.
• Strong passion for relationship-building, creative storytelling and bringing the brand to life through communications.
• Strong project management and program management capabilities to deliver programs on time and within budget.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills; ability to capture the voice of others.
• Strategic thinker that can see beyond the day-to-day grind to help create a stronger brand and brand engagement through communications.
• Expert knowledge of social media, online marketing, and internet culture.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Collaborative mindset. You thrive in cross-functional environments and have worked with leadership, and sales and marketing to craft innovative communications programs.
• Self-starter with a penchant for experimentation. You’re always looking for ways to do your job better and you never wait to be told what to do. When you see an opportunity, you jump on it.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to effectively prioritize.
• Established connections with media outlets and influential accounts.
• In-depth understanding of web and marketing analytics.
• Ability to conduct market research and present reports.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or relevant field.

Candidates selected to interview will present campaign portfolio.

Employment is subject to background check and drug screen; must be eligible to work in the United States.

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