Senior Public Relations Manager

Baker Hughes

. Developing comprehensive PR strategies and communication plans tailored to segment priorities.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Developing comprehensive PR strategies and communication plans tailored to segment priorities.
Coordinating and managing communication projects, campaigns, and events from inception to completion.
Serving as the primary PR contact for segment leadership, providing strategic counsel and building trusted relationships.
Identifying media spokespeople and providing training in partnership with Thought Leadership and Brand & Communications teams.
Maintaining visibility into commercial awards, earnings processes, and announcement calendars.
Managing media relations, including drafting press releases, pitching stories, and responding to inquiries.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, trade publications, and industry influences.
Developing and executing proactive crisis management strategies to protect the company’s reputation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
Have 8–10 years of experience in PR, corporate communications, or agency environments.
Have demonstrated strong ability to build stakeholder relationships and facilitate cross‑functional collaboration.
Have a proven track record of pitching and placing stories in tier‑one and trade media.
Have exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Thrive in a fast‑paced environment with the ability to solve complex problems and meet deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing programs
Comprehensive private medical care
Life insurance and disability coverage
Tailored financial programs
Education assistance
Generous parental leave
Mental health resources
Dependent care support
Additional voluntary benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

public relationscommunication strategiesmedia relationspress release writingcrisis managementstory pitchingstakeholder relationship buildingproject managementeditingstorytelling

Soft Skills

strategic counselcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingrelationship buildingtime managementadaptabilitycommunicationleadershipcreativityteamwork