Senior Manager, Public Relations

$95,000 - $115,000/Yr

McGraw-Hill - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbus, OH

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Senior Manager, Public Relations at McGraw Hill plays a crucial role in enhancing the company's brand through strategic public relations campaigns and communications efforts. This position involves leading PR initiatives that align with business goals, generating impactful media coverage, and serving as a key contact for journalists and media outlets. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including marketing teams and senior executives, to effectively communicate the company's narrative and strengthen its position as a leader in global education.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of PR campaigns and strategies to improve company perception as a digital leader in global education.
• Develop and nurture relationships with journalists and manage day-to-day interactions on behalf of McGraw Hill.
• Write and edit press communications, including press releases and media pitches.
• Leverage media monitoring tools to measure and report on the impact of PR efforts.
• Develop talking points and briefing materials for senior leaders preparing for media interviews.
• Stay updated on media coverage and seek new opportunities to tell the McGraw Hill story.
• Manage the distribution of daily media digests and weekly news round-ups for the Corporate Communications team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 6-8 years of work experience in communications, PR, or journalism.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented project management skills.
• Interest in media evolution and experience with top-tier media covering education is a plus.
• Comfortable interacting with journalists and representing the company.
• Ability to partner with and coach senior executives and thought leaders.
• Interest in using data to inform and optimize PR strategies.
• Excellent writing, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment and adapt to change.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with top-tier media covering education.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to seek out new contributions.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan
• Full range of medical benefits
• Flexible work options (remote or office)