Senior Manager, Strategic Communications & Corporate Affairs

Aprio•Atlanta, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Aprio's Growth team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Manager, Strategic Communications & Corporate Affairs to join their dynamic team. This is a newly created, high-impact role that will serve as a critical global communications leader, responsible for shaping and delivering the organization's voice — internally and externally — across every major channel and audience. Reporting directly to the VP of Communications, this leader will oversee a multi-disciplinary team spanning internal communications, executive communications, social media, media relations/PR, and broader corporate affairs functions. This individual will be a trusted advisor to senior leadership, and a champion for the enterprise's reputation and culture.

Requirements

8 -10+ years of progressive communications experience, with at least 2 years in a senior leadership or management role.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple communications disciplines — including internal communications, executive communications, media relations, and social media.
Proven track record leading and developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced, global environment.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across formats (long-form, short-form, digital, scripted).
Hands-on experience with communications platforms
Strong executive presence and the ability to counsel and influence senior leaders.
Experience navigating complex, high-visibility issues.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute integrated, multi-channel communications strategies.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multinational, or global organization.
Agency and/or in-house experience in a corporate communications function.
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field; Master's degree a plus.
Familiarity with communications analytics tools, measurement frameworks, and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Media Relations/PR leader to set strategic direction for proactive and reactive media strategies that protect and enhance the organization's reputation.
Provide senior counsel and support to the Media Relations/PR team on high-stakes issues, and key announcements, coordinating across legal, HR, and senior leadership.
Serve as an escalation point for issues monitoring, media Q&As, and consistent message delivery during sensitive situations.
Align media relations activity — including press releases, media pitches, media briefings, and events — with broader communications priorities and organizational goals.
Partner with the Social Media leader to develop platform-specific strategies that build brand presence, drive engagement, and grow audiences.
Ensure social media strategy is integrated with the broader global communications strategy and aligned to brand voice and business priorities.
Support the Social Media team in identifying trends, opportunities, and risks through landscape monitoring and listening data.
Provide guidance and senior oversight on social media governance, policies, and response protocols.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, cross-functional communications team across multiple geographies.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Recruit and retain top communications talent.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options