Lead Manager Communications & PR

Position Summary: Responsible for managing and leading complex public relations programs in support of the External and Legislative Affairs organization through planning and executing proactive communications plans.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead content development such as press releases, blogs, articles, messaging, social media content and online communications related to company priorities including, but not limited to, AT&T Fiber, 5G, Mobility, FirstNet, CSR and addressing the digital divide.
• Support senior management on state and regional public affairs issues and communications strategy, with a primary focus on the Northeast region of the U.S.
• Maintain a working-level understanding of the company’s priorities and macro news environment to ensure effective contributions to communications planning and execution.
• Serve as a trusted adviser to internal business partners who need to be aware of upcoming events, issues and stories that may impact the company’s reputation at state, regional and national levels.
• Manages and coordinates PR initiatives, including events, while working cross-functionally with internal clients and partners (i.e., public affairs, social media, employee communications, corporate social responsibility).

Education: Bachelor of Arts degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

Required experience:

• 5 to 8 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism or related field.
• Superior organizational skills, ability to respond in a timely manner to urgent requests and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience communicating with senior leadership to provide council and recommendations on key initiatives.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

Supervisory: No

Work location: Washington, D.C. preferred, but open to other locations for highly qualified candidates.