Communications and Public Relations Manager Job at Wisconsin Center District in

Position Overview: Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Communications and Public Relations Manager is responsible for supporting communications efforts for the WCD with an emphasis on media and public relations, developing earned media coverage and telling the organizations story to internal and external stakeholders. They will work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to align on broad public relations goals and accountabilities and will serve as a primary contact with local and national media.

Responsibilities:

• Internal communications, includes but not limited to brand storytelling, employee intranet monitoring and updates, as well as employee engagement and participation.
• Compose and edit press releases, company literature and articles for internal and external use.
• Source and manage public relations and media opportunities for events hosted in the Wisconsin Center District venues.
• Building and maintaining relationships with media outlets, influencers, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor organic media coverage and keep key internal stakeholders informed of tone and sentiment of coverage within the daily media cycle.
• Develop public relations plans in support of WCD initiatives and create reports demonstrating the results of the organizations public relations efforts.
• Write press releases, advisories, and other collateral to support media initiatives for the WCD, the three WCD venues and for individual events.
• Assemble press kits.
• Research and write briefing materials.
• Research and respond to inbound media inquiries.
• Triage media requests about new initiatives, market launches, and potentially sensitive or controversial subject material.
• Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Develop training materials and lead staff trainings on media related subjects and communication best practices.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned to ensure the effective utilization of the company's resources and to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong project management and organizational skills in which attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects on time, is essential.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to navigate organizations to build relationships and garner support; ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication skills and situational adaptability; capable of clearly conveying WCD standards.
• Exceptional storytelling skills in multiple mediums.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently; exercise initiative, resourcefulness, and good judgement.
• Flexible and comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform general office duties and cross train as needed to support WCD staff.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; perform basic mathematical functions (add, subtract, multiply, and divide).
• Exemplify the organization's core values: Be Bold. Be Proud. Be Experience Obsessed. (BPX).

Education and Experience:

• Required
  1. Bachelor's degree from an academic institution in public relations, journalism, communications, English or similar field, OR equivalent work experience.
  2. 3+ years of experience in public relations, communications or journalism.
• Preferred
  1. Corporate communications experience.
  2. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in public relations.
  3. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the ability to sit, stand or walk throughout the workday. This position may require frequent walking within the work environment. Must be able to hear and understand conversations in a normal office environment. Must have sufficient vision to perform tasks such as; reading documents and viewing computer screens.

Positioned Based in: Milwaukee, WI

Position Type: Full-Time Exempt

Travel Required: None

Reports to: Director of Communications
Department: Marketing and Communications
**The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
**We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, martial or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
**Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.