Senior Manager, Value Brand Communications and Public Relations

Verizon Communications - Basking Ridge, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Basking Ridge, NJ

Telecommunications

About the position

The Senior Manager, Value Brand Communications and Public Relations at Verizon is responsible for overseeing public relations and employee communications for key Verizon Value brands. This role involves creating and executing PR strategies that align with product launches and business goals, managing crisis communications, and developing compelling narratives for internal and external audiences. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure integrated communication efforts and enhance employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing PR for key Verizon Value brands including Straight Talk, Visible, and Total Wireless.
• Creating and executing thoughtful PR plans that align with product launches and business goals.
• Ensuring PR plans generate employee excitement and industry recognition.
• Maintaining a steady drumbeat of press coverage for all Value brands and executives.
• Managing crisis and cyber communications across brands.
• Pitching Verizon Value's C-suite and brand initiatives to press and high-profile speaking engagements.
• Developing compelling brand and executive narratives for internal and external use.
• Creating communication tools including press releases, key messages, and FAQs.
• Collaborating with regional partners to amplify local initiatives on a national scale.
• Managing a wide variety of stakeholders to ensure an integrated approach to campaigns and launches.
• Supporting the Head of Employee Communications in enhancing the Verizon Value culture and engaging employees.
• Providing support for internal events including leadership summits and all-employee conferences.
• Managing agency partners and a Public Relations and Communications budget.

Requirements

• Six or more years of relevant experience in communications or related fields.
• Experience in creating executive presentations.
• Strong experience in media relations, speaking engagements, and award submissions.
• Experience working with C-level executives.

Nice-to-haves

• Agency experience.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent relationships with key media across press and events.
• Excellent collaboration skills and investment in team success.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to deliver clear presentations and POVs.
• Excellent skills at Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite.
• Strong project management skills with a history of on-time and on-budget launches.
• Hands-on experience using analytic and tracking tools for employee engagement.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with defined work location and work from home options.
• Minimum eight assigned office days per month.