Lead Manager - Public Relations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

·    Listens to others, confirming understanding of the content and underlying message; validates understanding by asking probing questions; restates back information to check for understanding

·    Expert level knowledge of organizational practices and considerations for communicating in the public arena, from community to global public relations

·    Extensive experience in applying or improving the processes, methods and tools related to scanning multiple media channels and the ability to understand relevant trends within the profession; has an understanding of who to broadcast to internally and externally

·    Identifies what needs to be done and takes appropriate action; executes in a timely manner; finds alternative ways to acquire needed information, people and resources to carry out plans

·    Extensive experience in developments and trends related to the pursuit and cultivation of business relationships, partnerships and alliances internally and externally; develops a broad base of relationships by seeking individuals inside and outside of the organization

·    Extensive experience in developments and trends related to creating plans and breaking tasks down into manageable and measureable components in order to achieve organizational and specific project goals; integrates timelines with other teams as needed

·    Extensive experience in developments and trends related to creating and implementing standards of excellence for products and services ensuring consistency, accuracy, reliability, and durability; sets and communicates quality standards; raises quality expectations by communicating the importance of quality standards

·    Strong pitching experience, with record of successful placements

·    Demonstrated ability to create and execute against media strategy plans

·    Superior writing and presentation skills

·    Facility with social media applications

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

·    5-8 years’ experience in financial or business media relations in either an agency or corporate setting, or journalism background

EDUCATION REQUIRED

·         Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or public relations

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PREFERRED

·         Graduate degree

·         Agency experience

·         Foreign language proficiency 

Equal Employment Opportunity

AICPA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity  and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.