Manager/Senior Manager, Media

Reservoir Communications Group – Media Relations Manager/Senior Manager

Reservoir Communications Group is seeking a Media Relations Manager/Senior Manager for our team, driving earned media and day-to-day management of our organizational brand, reputation, and advocacy projects for an array of large corporations, trade associations, and nonprofits. Reservoir’s collaborative, one-team approach brings the best people and ideas to bear on our clients’ most significant challenges and opportunities in the areas of advocacy, reputation, and business outcomes. We believe in the power of data to provide strategic insights, sharpen tactics, and create efficiency in the way we communicate.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the media relations lead of projects/campaigns, as well as counsel colleagues on media engagement best practices to advance client service and business development across the business.
• Manage the day-to-day of projects/campaigns with a focus on problem-solving, quality delivery, relationship management, and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate and implement events, such as media briefings and media tours.
• Play a role in creating communications plans and goals, especially around earned, social, and paid media; manage against them.
• Serve as a daily client contact and act as client lead when appropriate; address client issues thoughtfully and effectively by understanding their business and counseling appropriately, especially related to media engagement.
• Develop high-quality client- and public-ready content across a broad range of owned and earned media and content channels.
• Supervise staff by motivating, coaching, and consistently providing feedback.
• Support budget management and financial planning for client work.
• Support planning and new business development efforts, including preparation of RFPs.

Job Requirements

Applicants should have at least 5 years of relevant work experience in public relations and/or related fields and possess:

• Ability to leverage expertise of the media landscape to advance clients’ media relations and public affairs goals.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to work under deadlines, attention to detail, and being process-oriented.
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience functioning as a daily client contact.
• A demonstrated ability to manage up, delegate, and edit the work of others.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, including active, creative brainstorming in group and team meetings.
• Ability to collaborate internally and across external partners and clients with a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and brands without sacrificing the quality of deliverables.
• BA/BS degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Real-world experience managing and executing media relations for communications and/or public affairs campaigns.
• Solid examples of media placement and understanding of the media landscape.
• Relationships with national and/or DC-based media; a plus if also within the health sector.
• Experience in content development and distribution across media channels (owned, earned, paid).

Salary and Benefits

An employee’s pay position within the salary range of $80,000–$115,000 will be based on several factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, specific title/role, and other factors. This range is just one component of compensation, exclusive of bonus and other benefits such as healthcare, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, and more.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Reservoir is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.