Media Relations Manager
Daimler Truck North America
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Portland • Oregon • United States
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Salary
💰 $128,000 - $164,000 per year
About the role
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of communications professionals
- Lead the development of proactive, targeted media strategies and compelling narratives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists and outlets
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders across DTNA and the global Daimler Truck organization
- Lead the planning and execution of complex in-person and virtual media events
- Serve as a spokesperson for DTNA when appropriate
- Oversee timely, accurate responses to media inquiries
- Drive integrated communication strategies
- Manage external agencies and partners
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate communication effectiveness
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, Political Science, or related field required
- 8 years of relevant experience required
- Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing team members
- Proven experience working with journalists and managing media inquiries
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective communication strategies
- Strong capability to manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- High attention to detail and sound judgment
Benefits
- 401k company contribution with company match up to 8%
- Non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
- Starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
- 13+ calendar holidays
- 8 weeks paid parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
- Onsite fitness (at some locations)
- Tuition assistance
- Volunteer paid time off
- Short-term and long-term disability plans
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
media strategiescommunication strategieskey performance indicatorswriting skillsediting skillsstorytelling skills
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingrelationship buildingproject managementattention to detailsound judgment
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s degree in JournalismBachelor’s degree in Public RelationsBachelor’s degree in MarketingBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Political Science