Bristlecone is hiring: Public Relations Manager in San Jose
Bristlecone - San Jose, CA, United States, 95199
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Join to apply for the Public Relations Manager role at Bristlecone 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Public Relations Manager role at Bristlecone JOB DESCRIPTION The Public Relations Manager will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic public relations (PR) program that strengthens Bristlecone’s brand visibility, reputation, and thought leadership. As part of the marketing team, this role will drive media engagement, executive visibility, and thought leadership initiatives while proactively identifying opportunities to elevate Bristlecone’s presence in the market. Working closely with executives and business leaders, the PR Manager will cultivate strong media relationships, lead proactive pitching, and align messaging with company objectives to ensure Bristlecone is recognized as an industry leader. Role Description JOB DESCRIPTION The Public Relations Manager will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic public relations (PR) program that strengthens Bristlecone’s brand visibility, reputation, and thought leadership. As part of the marketing team, this role will drive media engagement, executive visibility, and thought leadership initiatives while proactively identifying opportunities to elevate Bristlecone’s presence in the market. Working closely with executives and business leaders, the PR Manager will cultivate strong media relationships, lead proactive pitching, and align messaging with company objectives to ensure Bristlecone is recognized as an industry leader. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute a PR strategy that aligns with business and marketing objectives, strengthening Bristlecone’s market presence. Build and maintain deep relationships with journalists, editors, and media contacts to secure high-impact earned media opportunities. Proactively pitch media to generate coverage, including interviews, feature stories, and trend commentary. Monitor editorial calendars and industry trends to identify and capitalize on timely media opportunities. Research speaking engagements and award opportunities, create compelling abstracts, and manage submission processes. Write and edit PR materials, including press releases, bylined articles, media pitches, and executive messaging. Train and prepare company spokespersons for media interactions, ensuring strong, consistent messaging. Develop and refine key messaging and media talking points to ensure consistent brand positioning across all external communications. Oversee crisis communications planning and response, working with leadership to protect and enhance Bristlecone’s reputation. Manage a PR calendar, ensuring alignment with marketing campaigns, corporate milestones, and industry events. Track and report PR performance, measuring media coverage, sentiment, and audience reach. Analyze competitor media presence and PR strategies to identify opportunities for differentiation and positioning. Collaborate with the social media team to amplify earned media coverage and executive thought leadership across digital channels. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. 8+ years of public relations experience in IT services or systems integration is required; experience in supply chain is preferred. Proven track record of securing earned media coverage and establishing strong media relationships. Experience in proactive media pitching, thought leadership, and executive visibility initiatives. Familiarity with industry editorial calendars and speaking engagement submission processes. Experience writing bylined articles, media pitches, and press materials. Hands-on experience managing PR initiatives in-house, including handling press inquiries and crisis communications. Soft Skills Exceptional organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to craft compelling messaging for media interactions. Strong relationship-building skills to engage with journalists, editors, executives, and internal stakeholders. Proactive and self-sufficient, with the ability to manage multiple PR initiatives and media opportunities in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess media trends, sentiment, and coverage impact. Demonstrates Mahindra RISE pillars: Accepting No Limits, Driving Positive Change, and Alternative Thinking. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bristlecone by 2x Get notified about new Public Relations Manager jobs in San Jose, CA . 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