Senior Manager, Media Relations
Detroit
Current Global is a global communications agency and creative powerhouse.Our footprint spans Asia, Europe, North and South America with strength and depth across corporate, consumer, health and technology communications. Our dynamic team of brand marketing, public relations and digital veterans work with some of the world's most iconic brands to develop highly strategic and creative campaigns, collaborating across our fourtalent communities: Client Experience, Insights, Content and Integrated Media.
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POSITION PROFILE
Current Global is looking for a Senior Manager, Media Relations to support our vibrant and expanding corporate and tech marketing practices. The ideal candidate will be resourceful with an entrepreneurial spirit, a motivating leader with excellent communications skills, and someone who is passionate about developing strong relationships with media and journalists to deliver impactful coverage for clients. The candidate should have a background in media relations, especially in automotive, technology, business and/or government. The ability to translate client objectives and business strategies into story narratives that the media find useful and compelling is a must.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Craft multi-platform communications plans that leverage the most effective media players and personalities to meet client objectives
- Translate communications strategy into relevant, timely and engaging story narratives
- Keep a pulse on the news cycle and trends to ensure we're inserting clients' narratives in targeted, culturally relevant and insightful ways
- Proactively identify media themes that could impact a client's reputation
- Represent the agency and clients with journalists to illicit positive, productive and purposeful coverage
- Generate key messaging and story narratives (pitches, alerts, releases, social content, etc.) to positively position clients and educate media on the client's point of view
- Demonstrate knowledge of client business objectives and proactively suggest ideas and programs to meet those objectives
- Contribute to the career growth of junior team members, serving as mentor and role model
- Work as part of an integrated team that incorporates digital, creative, strategy and client service.
- Set and meet campaign measurement and evaluation criteria
- Prepare timely team and client updates on all stages of project execution
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- 5-7 years' experience in PR (agency or corporate in-house) or media property
- Journalistic instincts and skills in uncovering and developing stories
- Trusted, personal relationships with influential media and journalists
- Deep understanding of the evolving media landscape; pulse on new opportunities and platforms
- Exceptional written, oral and interpersonal communication skills that are clear, concise and direct
- Work well across various teams and talent communities; able to multi-task
- Minimum: Bachelor's Degree
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Relationships and knowledge of national technology, automotive, business and Michigan-based media a plus
- Experience with clients and accounts that are measurement and evaluation driven
- Strong presentation skills, poise and professionalism
- Entrepreneurial, curious and inclusive
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