Sr. Manager, Public Relations

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

As an integral part of the Saint-Gobain North American Communications team, the Sr. Manager, Public Relations, is responsible for managing many of Saint-Gobain North America’s external communication initiatives, specifically with media relations and the placement of positive, proactive earned media stories in the United States and Canada to help shape the company’s reputation. The objective of this position is to provide Saint-Gobain’s North American region and businesses with consistently excellent communications counsel and materials related to key initiatives and reputational issues and priorities, including those associated with operations, environmental sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and other public relations needs. The position requires a deep understanding of best practices across the full range of corporate communications, including media relations, impeccable writing skills, and an understanding of current events and issues facing manufacturing companies. This individual must have existing positive relationships with news reporters, the ability to learn complex issues quickly and the ability to distill complex topics into understandable communications for broad audiences. This is a highly visible position that requires a positive attitude, the ability to effectively navigate a heavily matrixed organization, the ability to simultaneously manage multiple complex projects, and a willingness to be a team player.

In This Position You Will

• Develop and drive a calendar of positive external announcements at locations throughout the United States and Canada where the company does business.
• Build and maintain relationships with key news reporters in the communities where the company does business
• Manage the response to inbound media inquiries, aligning responses with internal stakeholders as necessary
• Build visibility for the organization’s corporate philanthropy and community relations strategy and objectives, shaping positive perceptions of the brand and the company both locally and nationally.
• Partner with the communications leadership team to establish PR objectives and develop KPIs to measure success
• Manage daily activities of PR agency team and implementation of communications calendar in line with strategic business objectives
• Ensure timely and accurate PR data collection to monitor and assess progress toward achieving company goals
• Ensure timely and accurate PR data collection to monitor and assess progress toward achieving company goals
• When needed, support the organization’s crisis responses by drafting communications materials and providing counsel
• Responsible for the integrated deployment of various communications campaigns across external channels in line with regional communications strategy or key initiatives
• Manage two full-time direct reports (US and Canada)
  
  

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

• Bachelor’s degree in Media and Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing or any related field is required
• 5-7 years of experience in corporate communications or media relations is required, including a demonstrated track record of securing positive earned media coverage
• Existing positive relationships with news reporters is required
• Experience working in a communications role at a manufacturing company, or as a reporter in a newsroom, is preferred
• A master’s degree in business, marketing or another related field is preferred
  
  

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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Benefits In Joining Us

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and
• Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child and Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
• Volunteer Day