PR Manager

We are seeking a Public Relations Manager to join our technology client’s marketing team in Dallas, TX.

They have a cool story to tell, and we need a strong public relations practitioner to help them tell it. They want to expand their media relations capabilities beyond planned thought leadership/byline driven content to more rapid response and proactive pitching.

We’re seeking to add a marketing team member who will:

• Get to know targeted trade and business reporters and maintain relationships with each.
• Support local events and philanthropic giving, securing earned placements in operating communities.
• Support cross-channel marketing campaigns with creative pitching and placement strategies.
• Work with our partners to support announcements around new technologies, agreements and accomplishments.
• Drive executive thought leadership by remaining closely tied to our leadership team’s priorities, speaking engagements and ideas to write blog posts and presentations.
• Write award entries and publicize the wins.
• Support the innovation team by following its pursuit of new sustainability solutions, promoting those where possible, and helping with the development of their annual ESG report.
• This position will be supported by our public relations firm and be part of a fun, dynamic marketing team working in a booming industry, where we have a great opportunity to make a positive impact and help

Must-haves:

• Exceptionally strong writing skills.
• A high aptitude for consuming and distilling B2B content.
• Proven ability to form and nurture relationships with targeted reporters and outlets.
• An outgoing personality and eagerness to find the cool stories within the company by getting to know teammates from development to delivery (construction) and operations, being curious and asking why.
• An understanding of owned and shared channels to help position content across channels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced company which sometimes requires you to rely on your good instincts and supports failure on the path to success.
• MS Office and strong writing and communications skills are a must.

Nice to have:

• Some experience managing challenging issues.
• Experience with Meltwater