Senior Communications Manager
Cars Commerce
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $118,600 - $148,250 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop and execute public relations plans and strategies that will enhance the brand awareness and reputation of Cars Commerce in the eyes of consumers, our customers, and our shareholders.
- Oversee all media relations efforts, including building and maintaining strong relationships with key national and local media contacts across corporate, B2C and B2B as well as social news influencers.
- Demonstrate creative ideation and thinking to develop compelling, high-impact stories and communications campaigns.
- Develop and refine the company's messaging platform, ensuring consistent and accurate communication.
- Identify and curate data-driven news stories from the company’s proprietary data, including monthly industry insights reporting.
- Initiate creative campaigns, programs and media events that keep Cars Commerce, its products, and its people top of mind with the media and our stakeholders.
- Write and edit all external communications materials, including press releases, talking points, pitches, and executive communication.
- Exhibit strong business acumen to understand and articulate the company's goals, performance, and industry landscape.
- Collaborate deeply and effectively across functions (e.g., Marketing, Legal, Product, Executive Team) to align communication strategies with business objectives.
- Engage and build trust with senior executives, providing sound counsel on communications strategies and issues management.
- Attend and manage the press strategy for core auto shows and relevant media events throughout the year (3-5 events per year).
- Develop strategic opportunities for speaking and other engagements for company leaders at conferences and events.
- Measure and report on the effectiveness of PR and communications efforts.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior communications or public relations role, managing external communications efforts across corporate, B2C and B2B.
- Superlative written and verbal communications skills are essential.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and execution of proactive corporate communications and media relations campaigns.
- Understanding of how AI is impacting the future of PR and Communications.
- Proven ability to consistently make sound judgments and manage complex, sensitive issues.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Deep understanding of the media landscape and proven ability to cultivate and maintain media relationships.
- Experience managing the day-to-day activities of a PR agency.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Ability to comfortably and authoritatively interact with senior and C-level executives.
- A mix of agency and in-house experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with Cision, PR Newswire and other media tools.
- Minimum 8-10 years leading public relations and external communications strategy.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
- New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
- Generous PTO
- Refuel - a service based recognition program where employees receive additional paid time away to learn grow and reset
- Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day
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Hard Skills & Tools
public relationscorporate communicationsmedia relationsstrategic planningcommunications campaignsdata-driven storytellingproject managementexecutive communicationissue managementreporting effectiveness
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationbusiness acumenrelationship buildingcreative thinkingcollaborationtrust buildingjudgmentprioritizationadaptability