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New American Funding

PR and Communications Manager Job at New American Funding in California

New American Funding, California, MO, United States, 65018

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Overview

Position: PR and Communications Manager

Location: Hybrid within 31 miles of Tustin, CA. OK with Remote if outside of the range.

Pay: up to 100K DOE

Description

New American Funding (NAF) is hiring a PR & Communications Manager to develop and implement public relations strategies and enhance the company’s reputation and brand visibility. The role will manage media inquiries, craft high-quality PR materials, and coordinate logistics with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging is disseminated to the media and the public. The PR & Communications Manager will also oversee the company’s awards program, ensuring the submission and approval process runs smoothly, maintaining the status of past, current, and upcoming awards, and handling the licensing of these awards. There will also be occasional internal communications needs.

Responsibilities

  • Manage media inquiries and press interviews, including drafting email responses, scheduling interviews, and routing materials for approval.
  • Partner closely with PR agency to proactively pitch ideas for educational stories, company news, and op-eds to media outlets.
  • Develop talking points, media statements, news releases, email commentaries, and other external communications materials.
  • Provide PR counsel to leadership on positive media stories and sensitive inquiries.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Communications Manager to ensure consistent messaging during unexpected crises or business continuity issues.
  • Develop and execute crisis communications plans to mitigate negative publicity.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of external communications using metrics and feedback.
  • Manage the company’s awards program to recognize top producers and enhance NAF’s reputation.
  • Identify award opportunities, draft nomination messaging, submit for awards, and manage related logistics.
  • Track award submissions and maintain records of past, current, and upcoming awards.
  • Assist the executive leadership team in securing speaking opportunities at conferences.
  • Maintain up-to-date bios for the executive leadership team.
  • Provide additional communications support as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent from an accredited 4-year university.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in PR and media relations.
  • Excellent organizational skills and a meticulous eye for detail.
  • Experience writing and editing copy in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
  • Knowledge of crisis communications and issues management is beneficial.
  • Experience in financial services, mortgage lending, or residential real estate is a plus.
  • Proficiency in using communications tools for distributing press materials.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and project management tools is required.

Other Duties: This job profile is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may perform additional related duties as assigned.

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.

Work Authorization: Must be able to verify identity and employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

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