Job Overview

Job Description:

The AT&T Corporate Communications team is looking for a dynamic, creative and experienced communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, highly accountable and autonomous environment.

Title: Lead Manager Communications & PR

Position Summary: You will be responsible for supporting executive communications. This includes managing an internal and external executive visibility program for our senior leaders, developing talk points and other messaging, assisting with thought leadership, placing media opportunities, managing internal events and more.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and ongoing management of data-informed executive visibility and thought leadership programs.
• Create and execute thoughtful and strategic integrated communications plans that support executive positioning.
• Develop talk points, soundbites and punchy messaging for executive events and appearances; draft a variety of materials, including but not limited to compelling press releases, media pitches, blogs, op-eds,  social media content, media statements, speeches and scripts, internal communications, interview prep and key messages/Q&As.
• Write clear, compelling and concise media pitches, secure media opportunities and create prep documents ahead of executive interviews.
• Research, evaluate, secure and manage speaking opportunities from end to end; develop briefing documents for executive prep.
• Develop engaging LinkedIn content for executives and assist in establishing and maintaining thought leadership platforms on LinkedIn.
• Mine for organic stories and participate in regular brainstorm sessions to solidify story approaches and angles; identify opportunities for trend and feature stories across traditional and alternative media outlets.
• Arrange media introductions and informational meetings/roundtables to build reporter relationships and strengthen our foundation for future coverage.
• Provide support for internal communications and employee events, including open mic sessions, videos and employee roundtables.
• Track and manage upcoming deliverables to ensure deadlines are hit; use data on an ongoing basis to monitor and track outcomes to determine success and assess opportunities to learn and improve; report results in clear and meaningful ways.  
• Provide support and strategic counsel to senior leaders.
• Work cross-functionally with teammates, internal partners and agencies.

Job Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism or related field.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills – ability to put the needs of the organization first and adopt an enterprise mindset to achieve shared success.
• Confident presence when interacting with and advising top executives.
• Strong program management skills – highly organized with the ability to manage complex projects, demanding deadlines, multiple deliverables and competing priorities.
• Expertise in developing executive communications and public relations materials, including drafting and/or reviewing communications plans, press releases, blogs, opinion editorials and contributed articles, social media content, media statements, talk points and scripts, internal communications, events, messaging, and more.
• Proficient in media relations – capable of building media strategy, writing media pitches, securing and managing media opportunities and tracking results; ability to create and maintain strong media relationships.
• Experience in researching, evaluating and managing speaking opportunities from end to end.
• Knowledgeable in creating LinkedIn content strategies and establishing thought leadership platforms on LinkedIn.
• Understanding of how to target, reach and message to various audiences and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to make smart, strategic decisions and solve complex problems; capable of pivoting quickly to adapt strategy, tactics and messaging to best reflect fast-changing internal and external dynamics.
• Skilled in measuring the outcomes of engagements using data to evaluate impact and assess opportunities to learn and improve.
• Ability to maintain an understanding of industry trends affecting the company.
• Previous experience supporting or managing thought leadership and executive visibility programs is a plus.
• Availability outside regular hours, including travel, if needed.

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

Supervisory: No

Work location: Dallas

Benefits and Perks: Joining our team comes with an impressive range of benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Employee discounts on eligible AT&T mobility plans, accessories, internet, and phone

At AT&T, we value our employees' contributions and provide opportunities for growth and advancement. You'll be empowered to go above and beyond, making a difference through company-sponsored initiatives and connecting through our many employee groups. Regardless of where you are in your career, you'll be rewarded with the chance to make an impact in the lives of millions.

Apply today and join us in making a difference.

AT&T is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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