Communications Manager IV

Job Description
Policy Communications and External Affairs team is seeking an experienced communications manager to lead policy communications, media relations and communications campaigns that support policy and business objectives across the U.S. This individual will build and execute successful strategic communications campaigns at the state and local level, manage inbound media inquiries, and proactively drive awareness among key media, policy audiences and influencers of Company's positive impact on customers and the communities where we operate. Prior experience managing communications campaigns across state and local jurisdictions is preferred.
This work includes storytelling through a variety of communications channels, including traditional earned, owned, and social media. This individual will support our public policy team in advocating for a policy environment that allows us to innovate for our customers. Candidates should have a proven track record of delivering results, operating under tight deadlines, and serving as an on-the-record spokesperson. The role requires excellent communication, written, and media relations skills, and the ability to drive outcomes across multiple teams.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a broad range of external communications programs and events in support of the Company's state policy goals.
• Establish and foster local and regional media relationships.
• Create and execute communications campaigns alongside state policy partners to educate policymakers and media around specific state and local policy issues impacting Company businesses.
• Deliver communications counsel to colleagues on the state public policy team on both short- and long-term challenges and opportunities.
• Lead and execute events, including reporter briefings and press conferences, media and policymaker tours/events, and industry events.
• Support creative content creation, ranging from opinion pieces and blog articles to digital and print collateral, and drive issues management programs and serve as key communications Counselor on crises.

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of public relations experience
• Communications experience with public policy issues, working for a technology company and/or government

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience serving as a spokesperson on complex issues
• Ability to dive deep on public policy issues
• Experience working with policy reporters
• Strong understanding of the legislative process
• Ability to work with and manage multiple teams and stakeholders

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