Lead - Public Relations - Manufacturing Firm

- Media Relations: Build relationships with media outlets, handle inquiries, and prepare press releases.

- Communication Strategy: Develop communication plans aligned with organizational goals and the CMD's messaging.

- Crisis Management: Manage communication during high-risk situations to protect the CMD's and company's reputation.

- Public Appearances: Prepare the CMD for speeches, interviews, and public events.

- Social Media: Oversee and manage the CMD's social media profiles.

- Event Management: Coordinate PR efforts for events involving the CMD.

- Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain relationships with key external stakeholders.

- Reporting: Monitor media coverage and provide analysis to senior leadership.

Job Skills :

- Proven working experience in public relations required

- Proven track record designing and executing successful public relations campaigns at both a local and national level

- Strong relationships with both local and national business and industry media outlets

- Experience in acting as a company spokesperson; comfortable and skilled in both broadcast and print media interviews

- Exceptional writing and editing skills

- Solid experience with social media including blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.

- Event planning experience