Public Relations Manager

Public Relations Manager
Location: East Aurora, New York, United States
Full Time
Flexible work from home days
While the role is classified as hybrid, there will be times when a more regular onsite presence is needed due to the nature of the work…

To be considered for the Public Relations Manager role, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

• Typically, a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or closely related field.
• Over eight (8) years of professional PR or communications experience, ideally with exposure to large or global organizations. Experience in the aerospace and defense industry is a plus.
• Experience in rapid response planning, stakeholder management, and message control during high-pressure situations.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with experience drafting press releases, statements, and external messaging.
• Proven ability to build and maintain media relationships.
• Experience contributing to, or leading PR strategy.
• Comfort working independently and exercising sound judgment in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

As the Public Relations Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Assessment of Current Communications: Review our existing external communications and media presence to identify opportunities for clarity, consistency, and visibility.
• Design PR Strategy: Develop an external communications approach aligned with our business priorities and brand identity.
• Media Outreach: Build relationships with relevant journalists and outlets; pitch stories that highlight our people, products, and impact.
• Content Development: Draft press releases, media statements, talking points, and other external communications materials.
• PR Processes: Establish basic tools and templates for media outreach, approvals, and reporting that can scale across a large, complex organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with marketing, HR, and business units to ensure alignment across messaging and priorities.

Skills and Certifications
Public Relations
Corporate Communications
Crisis Management
Global PR
Executive Presence
Enhance and protect Company brand

Recruiter Submission Template –

Full Name:
Highest Education (Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field? (Yes/No – Details):
Total Years of Public Relations Experience:
Total Years of Corporate Communications Experience:
Total Years of Crisis Communications Experience:
Total Years of Executive Communications Experience:
Total Years of Global Public Relations Experience:
Do you have 8+ years of Corporate Public Relations or Communications experience? (Yes/No – Details):
Do you have experience developing and executing enterprise Public Relations strategies? (Yes/No – Details):
Do you have experience leading Crisis Communications, rapid response planning, and reputation management? (Yes/No – Details):
Do you have experience building and maintaining relationships with national or industry media outlets and journalists? (Yes/No – Details):
Do you have experience working within large global or matrixed organizations? (Yes/No – Details):
Do you have Aerospace & Defense industry experience? (Yes/No – Details):
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):
Motivation / Reason for Interest in this Position:
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Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):
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Are you ready to relocate on your on expenses and comfortable working in a hybrid role with regular onsite presence in East Aurora, New York? (Yes/No):