Senior Public Relations Manager

Russell Tobin

Seattle, WA

Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

Job Description

Our client, a MAJOR worldwide industry consumer products leader, is seeking a highly-intelligent, self-motivated, and creative PR professional to join their communications team out of Seattle, WA!

In this highly visible Senior PR Manager role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with business leaders of the company to drive high impact PR campaigns for the business. The ideal candidate will have the proven ability to lead executive conversations, drive successful PR programs, navigate complex issues, effectively build launch strategies, and manage agency teams. The team is looking for someone who is passionate, driven and eager to learn!

The specific group this position supports is driven by a team of passionate professionals focused on transforming the way people watch TV and consume great entertainment. If you are a natural storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced environment working with innovative products, then this is the position for you!

Responsibilities include:

Initiate story ideas and create narratives that successfully land the business
Develop creative PR campaigns that showcase the company as a leading entertainment brand
Integrate across other entertainment brands within the company to tell impactful stories and deliver on compelling consumer scenarios
Drive yearly PR plans for the business all-up, across multiple products and features
Manage proactive campaigns that deliver clear, measurable results
Develop and manage relationships with priority media, including business and tech press
Successfully tackle complex communications challenges
Manage external agency resources and budgets

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
10+ years of consumer technology, or entertainment PR experience
Experience working with consumer technology brands

Preferred Qualifications:

Well-established consumer, business and tech press relationships
Understanding of technology, and ability to communicate complex topics effectively
Strong judgment and the ability to respond quickly, yet thoughtfully, to urgent PR matters
Thrives in a collaborative environment and is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done
Ability to successfully inspire agency teams
Proven track record of managing executive expectations

Russell Tobin is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.