Senior Manager, Value Brand Communications and Public Relations

$109,000 - $202,000/Yr

Verizon Communications - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - New York, NY

Telecommunications

About the position

Verizon is seeking an experienced communications professional to manage public relations and employee communications for its Value brands, including Straight Talk, Visible, and Total Wireless. The role involves creating and executing PR strategies that align with product launches and business goals, generating employee engagement, managing crisis communications, and developing compelling narratives for internal and external audiences. The position also supports employee communications and internal events, ensuring a cohesive approach across various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee PR for key Verizon Value brands including Straight Talk, Visible, and Total Wireless.
• Collaborate with Verizon Value's Head of Communications on the holistic PR strategy for the entire Value portfolio of brands.
• Create and execute thoughtful PR plans that align with product launches and business goals.
• Generate employee excitement and engagement through effective PR plans.
• Maintain a steady drumbeat of press coverage for all Value brands and executives.
• Manage crisis and cyber communications across brands, understanding each brand's nuanced approach.
• Pitch Verizon Value's C-suite and brand initiatives to press, high-profile speaking engagements, and award nominations.
• Develop compelling brand and executive narratives for internal and external use.
• Create communication tools including press releases, key messages, and FAQs.
• Collaborate with regional partners to amplify priority local initiatives on a national scale.
• Manage a wide variety of stakeholders to ensure an integrated approach to all campaigns and launches.
• Support Verizon Value's Head of Employee Communications in enhancing the Verizon Value culture and engaging employees.
• Provide support for Verizon Value-owned internal events including leadership summits and all-employee conferences.
• Manage agency partners and a Public Relations and Communications budget.

Requirements

• Six or more years of relevant experience in communications or public relations.
• Experience in creation of 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 the success of the team.
• 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, 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

• Health and wellness benefits
• Short term incentives
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Stock incentive programs
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Other incentives