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Job Summary

We are looking for a Public Relations Manager (PR Manager) to lead the planning, collaboration, execution and measurement of PR & Media Relations Campaigns and events with the goal of building and enhancing favorable brand awareness in the region. This position will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of PR activities including media relations; interview pitching, preparation, and management; issues management, influencer engagement, thought leadership and external events leveraging earned and owned channels. This position will also localize and execute division and companywide PR strategies in partnership with local business partners (e.g. Marketing and Government Relations) while serving as a regional PR contact and spokesperson.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Actively developing and cultivating regional media and influencer relationships
• Coordinating and managing public relations activities including press announcements, media briefings, interview pitching and prep, and external events.
• Developing content to support external storytelling efforts.
• Serving as the primary regional spokesperson for the company
• Identifying and secure sponsorship, awards and thought leadership opportunities.
• Ensuring that the company communicates effectively with its employees and the efforts to grow employee ambassadorship.
• Localizing and coordinating regional public relations activities in partnership with division and national communications teams and key business partners
• Proactively identifying opportunities to increase band awareness in support of our business priorities.
• Managing local issues in partnership with division and national communications teams
• Partnering with local and division communications partners to monitor and measure performance.
• Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations or a relevant field (advanced degree desirable)
• 5 years experience in Public Relations management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with traditional and new media strategies / tactics
• Issues management experience strongly preferred.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years