Communications Manager

This role leads the development and execution of a high-impact communications strategy for a nationally recognized, professional services organization.

This is a hands-on role with a strong emphasis on earned media, storytelling, and executive visibility. You’ll play a key role in elevating brand reputation, shaping external perception, and driving awareness of complex, high-value work through strategic media relations and thought leadership.

The position blends traditional execution with modern visibility strategies, including digital amplification, content alignment, and cross-channel storytelling. This person will work closely with senior leadership to shape narratives and external messaging in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Worksite Location: Minneapolis, MN with a hybrid work environment.

Salary: $115,000-$130,000 (DOE) plus bonus

Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k match, maternity/paternity leave program, short-term/long-term disability, continued education, and training.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Drive the development and execution of a comprehensive public relations strategy focused on earned media and brand visibility
• Own proactive and reactive media relations strategy across national, regional, and industry-specific outlets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and key media influencers
• Develop compelling storylines, press materials, messaging frameworks, and pitch strategies
• Secure high-impact earned media coverage that elevates brand reputation and executive visibility
• Identify and execute opportunities to amplify visibility through strategic partnerships and external platforms
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing and business development teams to ensure message alignment
• Manage external PR agencies and partners to support execution and extend capacity
• Monitor media landscape trends and identify opportunities to enhance visibility and relevance

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, media relations, within agency or corporate
• Proven success securing high-impact earned media coverage at a national or industry level
• Exceptional storytelling, writing, and messaging development skills
• Experience advising senior leadership and managing executive communications
• Ability to translate complex subject matter into clear, compelling external narratives
• Experience managing integrated PR campaigns and external agency partners
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility quickly across stakeholders
• Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments strongly preferred

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let's find your people, together.

Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.