Public Relations Manager, US West

$119,000 - $119,000/Yr

Stantec - Chandler, AZ

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Chandler, AZ

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Public Relations Manager (PRM) for the US West region at Stantec is responsible for managing media relations, social media strategy, content marketing, and crisis management. This role requires a strategic thinker who can craft compelling narratives and provide counsel to leadership while fostering relationships with media personnel. The PRM will work closely with marketing teams and regional leaders to align public relations strategies with business objectives, ensuring effective communication of the company's projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Foster and grow relationships with media at regional and national levels.
• Devise and execute creative outreach strategies connecting projects with broader trends.
• Establish media relations benchmarks aligned with business objectives.
• Cultivate strategic experiences for thought leaders to engage with media.
• Lead local brand activation and manage company reputation and crisis response.
• Provide counsel to leadership on business priorities and public relations strategies.
• Spearhead corporate programs for social media fluency and crisis communications.
• Mentor Public Relations Specialists and interns, providing professional development opportunities.
• Champion the Stantec brand through strong storytelling and writing skills.
• Advise on social media strategy and contribute to corporate channel content.
• Collaborate with marketing and business leaders for public relations and marketing plans.
• Provide data-driven counsel and track campaign metrics for effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, English, journalism, or marketing.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of public relations experience in corporate or agency settings.
• Demonstrated experience in professional writing and campaign planning.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with media personnel.
• Experience in crafting and pitching stories and strategic media placements.
• Proficiency in social media strategy and administration.
• Experience in crisis communications.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with digital marketing strategies.
• Familiarity with analytics tools for measuring campaign impact.
• Knowledge of emerging media trends and tactics.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Family leave
• Flexible spending account
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness program
• Health saving accounts
• Life insurance
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid family leave
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Accrual of vacation days between 10 and 20 days per year
• Paid sick leave.