PR and Communications Manager

New American Funding • Tustin, CA

23d • $90,000 • Remote

About The Position

New American Funding (NAF) is a nationwide mortgage lender dedicated to providing tailored home financing solutions to borrowers of all backgrounds across the United States. We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and deadline-driven PR & Awards Manager to become the organizational backbone of our Public Relations & Communications team. In this role, you will be instrumental in showcasing our company's achievements, celebrating our leaders, and amplifying our brand story. You are a master of details and a gifted multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, ensuring our media and awards engine runs smoothly and efficiently. This is a critical role for a communications professional who wants to grow their career and contribute to a nationally recognized brand.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in public relations, marketing, corporate communications, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related discipline.
• Exceptional Organizational Skills: You have a proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously without letting details slip. You live by your calendar and your checklists.
• Impeccable Attention to Detail: You are meticulous and take pride in producing work that is accurate and polished, from coordinating schedules to writing award submissions.
• Superior Communication Skills: You possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise, and compelling content.
• Proactive & Driven Mindset: You are a self-starter who anticipates needs, takes initiative, and is committed to seeing projects through to completion.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent from an accredited 4-year university.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in PR and media relations, along with a similar duration in project management.
• Excellent organizational skills, and a meticulous eye for detail, are required.
• Demonstrated experience writing and editing copy in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet tight deadlines, often with little advanced notice.
• Knowledge of crisis communications, reputation risk, and issues management is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency in using various communications tools for distributing press materials, such as Cision, PR Newswire, and BusinessWire.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and project management tools is required.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience coordinating complex schedules for senior-level executives.
• Hands-on experience working within a Content Management System (CMS) such as Optimizely or a similar platform.
• Experience working in a Project Management System such as Asana or a similar platform.
• Familiarity with website asset organization and digital asset management best practices.
• Experience in the financial services, real estate, or mortgage industry.
• Experience in the financial services, mortgage lending, or residential real estate industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Awards Program Management: Own the entire awards submission process from start to finish. This includes managing a comprehensive calendar, researching relevant industry awards, coordinating with internal stakeholders to gather data and narratives, and drafting compelling, error-free submissions that meet every deadline.
• Public Relations Support: Act as a key support for the PR team by coordinating media interviews and commentary, overseeing the PR agency relationship, and preparing regular reports on PR activities and data.
• Internal Communications Support: Act as a key support for the Communications team by posting articles to our company’s intranet, routing copy through legal, and obtaining stakeholder approvals.
• Executive Coordination: Meticulously coordinate and manage complex schedules for high-level executives for media interviews, speaking engagements, and other public appearances.
• Content & Asset Management: Assist in updating and maintaining the company’s online media presence and other website assets via our Content Management System (CMS). You will be responsible for organizing our library of digital assets, including press releases, executive headshots, company logos, and media clips, ensuring they are current and easily accessible.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with creative, social media, and internal communications teams to ensure brand messaging is consistent and PR campaigns are fully integrated.

Benefits

• Be Part of a Winning Team: Join a company that is consistently recognized as a top workplace and a leader in the mortgage industry.
• Make an Impact: Your work will directly contribute to enhancing our brand reputation and celebrating the successes of our team.
• Growth & Development: We are committed to the professional growth of our employees and provide opportunities for advancement.
• A Culture That Cares: We believe in putting people first—our customers and our employees. Enjoy a collaborative, supportive, and energetic work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees