Description
We are looking for a strategic, resourceful, and articulate Corporate Communications Manager to lead the charge in positioning our B2B media brand externally and strengthening internal communications across a 700-person organization. In this high-visibility role, you will manage our relationship with an external PR agency, craft compelling narratives that reflect our expertise across industry verticals, and support internal alignment as we grow our portfolio of journalism, events, and client services.
You'll play a vital role in amplifying our thought leadership, reinforcing our credibility in key markets, and ensuring message consistency across editorial, commercial, and corporate channels.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Communications
Develop and execute internal communications strategies that engage employees across editorial, event, sales, and shared services teams.
Produce executive messages, organizational updates, and internal newsletters.
Support internal change communications and promote alignment during periods of transformation or rapid growth.
Support and manage ongoing internal communications from various corporate teams such as HR, and IT.
Employee Engagement
Coordinate with events/social teams in our three primary offices (NY, Detroit and Chicago) to ensure company holiday parties and social gatherings take place. Manage the budget associated with the efforts.
Work with CEO Chief of Staff to arrange diagonal lunches with CEO as a means to soliciting feedback from employees on our culture.
Manage, in conjunction with Editorial leadership, the Crain Editorial Awards program.
Manage and Crain e-store vendor and ensure the site is accessible to all employees.
Manage various communication channels such as email, Slack, Town Hall meetings, etc. For Town Halls, manage the vendor and details of the planning and execution such as partnering with an AV company, and managing the Zoom platform during the meeting, etc.
External Communications & PR Agency Leadership
Manage the relationship with our PR agency, ensuring alignment on business objectives, message strategy, and media outreach.
Approve press releases, earned media pitches, and contributed articles created by the agency.
Partner with subject-matter experts (editors, analysts, event leads) to elevate institutional thought leadership across target industries.
Oversee public positioning of strategic initiatives, M&A activity, product launches, and executive movements.
Track and report on media exposure, industry presence, and PR ROI to leadership.
Manage Crain.com and update content as needed.
Manage Crain social channels and work with video and social content team to update content regularly.
Executive Visibility & Thought Leadership
Partner with executives and editors-in-chief to shape LinkedIn content and other Crain social media channels.
Identify and manage opportunities for executive participation in industry forums, podcasts, and event keynotes. Write talking points or scripts as necessary.
Build message frameworks to ensure consistency and clarity across all leadership communication.
Brand Reputation & Crisis Communications
Lead corporate messaging strategies during sensitive issues or reputational challenges, in close partnership with PR agency, legal, and HR.
Develop and maintain crisis comms protocols and stakeholder response templates.
Support brand trust efforts in a landscape of increasing scrutiny on media credibility and corporate transparency.
Track and communicate various journalism award programs.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
6+ years of corporate communications experience in B2B media, business publishing, or an adjacent industry (e.g., professional services, SaaS, B2B events).
Proven experience managing PR agency partnerships and coordinating cross-functional communications strategies.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills - able to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives.
Familiarity with the intersection of editorial integrity and commercial strategy in a B2B media setting.
Strong stakeholder management and project management skills.
Preferred Attributes
Experience working in a newsroom, publishing company, or B2B content environment.
Understanding of lead-generation-oriented marketing and how communications supports the buyer journey.
Familiarity with platforms like Outlook, Slack, SharePoint, and WordPress.
This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The estimated base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000.
The final salary offering will take into accounta wide range of specific and relevant factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions.
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