Crisis communication is a sub-specialty of the public relations profession that is designed to protect and defend an individual, company, or organization facing a public challenge to its reputation. The communication scholar Timothy Coombs defines crisis as "the perception of an unpredictable event that threatens important expectancies of stakeholders and can seriously impact an organization's performance and generate negative outcomes" and crisis communication as "the collection, processing, and dissemination of information required to address a crisis situation." Meaning can be socially cons ...
tructed; because of this, the way that the stakeholders of an organization view an event (positively, neutrally, or negatively) is a major contributing factor to whether the event will become a crisis. Additionally, it is important to separate a true crisis situation from an incident. The term crisis “should be reserved for serious events that require careful attention from management.”
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Senior Communications Director | Government Relations & Public Affairs Firm | Washington, D.C. | #3488565. A leading Government Relations & Public Affairs firm in Washington, D.C. is hiring a. Senior Communications Director. to drive strategic messaging, manage press engagement, and lead high-level communication efforts for corporate, advocacy, and governmental clients. This role is perfect for an aggressive storyteller who can pitch, produce, an...
Job Title. PR Manager - Corporate Communications (Telecom / Wireless / Broadband). Location. Denver, CO (100% Onsite). Type. Contract-to-Hire (40 hrs/week). Start. January–February 2026. Compensation. Up to $45/hr DOE. A major U.S. telecommunications brand is rebuilding its corporate communications function and hiring two PR Managers to help lead a new era of consumer storytelling, crisis response, and internal communications across its nationwid...
. Position Description. The Communications Director works under the direction of FCFT’s Managing Director of Public Affairs and supports all AFT Virginia locals. This role will lead multi-media and digital strategy to strengthen FCFT’s and AFT Virginia’s public presence and brand, with a strong emphasis on lifting up workers’ voices. Key areas of focus include social media, website management, digital and print communications, media relations, ne...
Please apply at www.sau39.org. Position: Communication Coordinator. Hours: 15-25 hours per week. Supervisor: Superintendent. Certification Requirements: None. T. he communication liaison is responsible for providing vision and management for the district’s communications and community relations efforts through effective collaboration with the district’s stakeholders. The primary function is to provide communication assistance and support to the S...
We are seeking a Public Affairs Manager to join our Strategic Priorities Communications team and help drive communications and public affairs initiatives across a variety of strategic priorities. This role is ideal for someone with agency or campaign experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and experienced working on a broad set of issues. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners on Policy, Marketing, Legal and Product teams,...
We are seeking a Public Affairs Manager to join our Strategic Priorities Communications team and help drive communications and public affairs initiatives across a variety of strategic priorities. This role is ideal for someone with agency or campaign experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and experienced working on a broad set of issues. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners on Policy, Marketing, Legal and Product teams,...
We are seeking an experienced and strategic. Public Relations Director. to lead our brand’s communications, crisis management, and government relations across the U.S. market.This role can be based in. Los Angeles or New York. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful communicator with strong media insight, exceptional judgment, and the ability to navigate complex public and regulatory environments. Key Responsibilities. Lead crisis communication effor...
Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for META. Clicking "Apply Now" or "Read more" on Lensa redirects you to the job board/employer site. Any information collected...
Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for Warner Bros. Discovery. Clicking "Apply Now" or "Read more" on Lensa redirects you to the job board/employer site. Any inf...
To Apply. Send resume and cover letter to anneka@thegrovepartners.com with subject line "Head of Communications." Applications submitted solely through LinkedIn will not be considered. About Grove Partners. Grove Partners is a strategic campaign firm that helps organizations navigate complex reputational, regulatory, and growth challenges. We work at the intersection of business, government, media, and public opinion—running campaigns designed to...
To Apply. Send resume and cover letter to anneka@thegrovepartners.com with subject line "Head of Communications." Applications submitted solely through LinkedIn will not be considered. About Grove Partners. Grove Partners is a strategic campaign firm that helps organizations navigate complex reputational, regulatory, and growth challenges. We work at the intersection of business, government, media, and public opinion—running campaigns designed to...
LHH is working with a client who is at the forefront of sustainable ingredients for the health, beauty, and wellness industry who is seeking a. Communications Manager. to join their team. . You’ll be the main point of contact for PR, media relations, and crisis communications, and will play a key role in shaping our brand reputation and content strategy. Key Responsibilities. Brand Strategy. Elevate corporate brand reputation and ensure brand voi...
