Manager, Public Relations

Core Civic•Brentwood, TN

10h•$92,000 - $97,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. CoreCivic is currently seeking a Manager, Public Relations. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite in Brentwood, TN. The Manager, Public Relations oversees strategic social media initiatives and develops targeted content that supports media relations and other public affairs objectives. Provides guidance and content development for executive-level participation on social media platforms. Serves as an official spokesperson for the company in crisis/response media communications and other forms of communication with external stakeholders. Assists in managing and coordinating strategic media and public affairs activities with facility spokespersons, government partners, and other key stakeholders. Serves as mentor and subject matter expertise resource to other members of the Public Affairs team and other departments across the enterprise as needed.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, or related field is required.
4+ years of experience and strong subject matter expertise in managing social media platforms is required.
Media/public relations experience, including as an on-the-record spokesperson, is required. Experience with stakeholder engagement is required.
Effective communication skills; written, verbal, and listening, are required.
Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of the organization, including senior management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements social media strategies to align with public affairs and corporate communications objectives.
Creates, schedules, and publishes engaging content across social media platforms in support of public affairs team's response and promote media efforts.
Monitors and responds to comments, messages and mentions to foster community engagement, amplify factual and contextual messages, and educate stakeholders.
Analyzes social media activities and trends, algorithm changes and best practices to inform and enhance social media engagement strategies.
Writes and produces news releases, talking points, technical papers, correspondence, and other professionally written materials/content in multiple formats.
Serves as company spokesperson, fielding media requests, gathering information and providing on-the-record media interviews and statements, and other public presentations as needed.
Engages members of the media and pitches newsworthy stories that promote the brand and reputation of the company while educating the public about the company's programs, services and related achievements.
Supports department leadership in building and maintaining strategic relationships with stakeholders and allies for the company.
Assists department leadership and works closely with partnership development teams in the development and management of stakeholder outreach, messaging and related strategies.
Provides subject matter expertise in the form of coaching, support and collaboration to other members of the Communications team as well as other departments across the enterprise, as needed and requested.
Participates in and completes special public affairs projects as assigned by department leadership and senior management.
Domestic U.S. travel may be required.