Lead Manager, Communications & PR

AT&T

Lead Manager in Communications & PR at AT&T supporting transformation initiatives and media relations. Developing effective communication strategies and collaborating with internal clients.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $118,800 - $178,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development and distribution of content such as speeches, scripts, press releases, messaging, social media content, and other materials for external and internal audiences related to the company’s transformation efforts, including the copper transition, and the Supply Chain organization.
Support media relations efforts, including engagement with reporters, writing media statements, and conducting in-depth research on related topics.
Distill complex technical topics into clear, accessible, and actionable messaging that supports business objectives.
Must maintain a working-level understanding of the company’s priorities and macro news environment to ensure effective contributions to communications planning and execution.
Collaborate effectively and efficiently with peers at all levels across business units and work on complex problems requiring detailed analysis of unique factors.
Serve as a trusted adviser to internal business partners who need to be aware of upcoming stories, issues, and events that may impact the company’s reputation.
Develop external communications strategies, working cross-functionally with internal clients and partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired.
5+ years of related experience.
5 to 8 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism or related field.
Superior writing, editing, and organizational skills.
Media relations experience.
Ability to respond in a timely manner to urgent requests and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience communicating with senior leadership to provide counsel and recommendations on key initiatives.
Proven ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment and be a problem solver.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

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Hard Skills & Tools

writingeditingcontent developmentmedia relationscommunications strategyresearchpublic relationscorporate communicationssocial media contentspeech writing

Soft Skills

organizational skillsproblem solvingcollaborationcommunicationtime managementadvisory skillsanalytical skillsability to manage multiple projectsability to work under pressureability to distill complex topics

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree