Job Description
Join Nexus Communications, an award-winning PR firm shaping narratives for Fortune 500 brands. We seek a dynamic Senior PR Manager to lead strategic communications initiatives for high-profile clients in technology and sustainability sectors. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to work with industry leaders in our Manhattan headquarters.
Why Nexus Communications?
• Named PRWeek's 2023 'Best Place to Work'
• Client portfolio includes 15+ unicorns
• 4-day work week option
• Annual $5k professional development stipend
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute integrated PR campaigns across earned, owned, and shared channels
- Build and maintain relationships with top-tier journalists and media outlets (TechCrunch, WSJ, Forbes)
- Lead crisis management communications and reputation protection strategies
- Manage media training for C-suite executives and key spokespeople
- Analyze campaign performance using KPIs (media impressions, sentiment, share of voice)
- Oversee budget allocation and vendor management for PR initiatives
- Mentor junior PR specialists through structured coaching programs
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field (MBA preferred)
- 7+ years of progressive PR experience with tech/sustainability clients
- Proven track record of securing Tier-1 media placements (minimum 50/year)
- Crisis management certification (e.g., IPRC or PRSA)
- Advanced proficiency in Cision, Meltwater, and Google Analytics
- Portfolio demonstrating measurable ROI for $500k+ campaigns
- Experience managing remote PR teams across multiple time zones
- Fluency in English with strong Spanish language skills (asset)