Media Relations Manager Job at Orlando Utilities Commission in Orlando

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Media Relations Manager to join the Marketing & New Products division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

We are looking for an experienced, proactive Media Relations Manager to enhance the commission’s image, brand, and reputation while maximizing strategic media coverage through proactive and reactive media strategies, as well as crisis communications. As our main spokesperson, you’ll pitch stories, manage crisis situations, respond to media inquiries, and create effective communication plans to share OUC’s message and maintain a strong public presence.

In this role, you’ll work closely with leaders to promote OUC’s goals by managing strategic media relations and securing news coverage across local, state, and national platforms. You’ll simplify complex topics for different audiences, prepare executives for media appearances, and develop engaging content for various channels. This position requires strong initiative, strategic vision, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to innovation, sustainability, and our community, OUC’s mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions.

Join a team of visionary Change Agents, Strategists, and Community Ambassadors who understand the vital role of diverse experiences in powering creativity and industry transformation. At OUC, each position contributes to the success and achievement of our goals. Click here to learn more about what we do.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Relations, or a related field from an accredited college or university
• 7+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, proactive and reactive media relations, crisis communications, or reputation management, preferably in the utility sector, including:
• Experience engaging daily with earned online, traditional and nontraditional media reporters, producers and editors
• Experience coaching and managing senior corporate leaders on media presence strategies, speaking engagements, public response, issue anticipation, and providing strategic counsel on media positioning and brand impact
• Successful experience pitching and securing local and national media coverage including working with social media influencers/content creators
• Experience using data driven insights to inform media strategy and planning
• Exceptional writing skills to craft clear, compelling press releases, executive messages, talking points, FAQs, and media responses that align with OUC’s voice and brand
• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience, with an ability to mentor and develop team members
• Availability to handle on-call responsibilities, including some nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis, with a requirement to be within a 30-minute to one-hour response radius for crisis or reactive media situations
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, to cite a few:

• Competitive compensation
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
• OUC’s Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully-funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities
• Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities  
• Access to family-oriented recreational areas
• Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
• Free downtown parking
• Hybrid work schedule

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Salary Range:  $103,951 - $129,938 annually - commensurate with experience

Location: “The Greenest Building in Downtown”- Reliable Plaza, 100 W. Anderson Street, Orlando, FL 32801  

For a complete job description and to apply online: https://ouc.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/6/home/requisition/2066?c=ouc&source=Zip