Intermedia Group Inc. is hiring: Public Relations Manager (global manufacturer)

Public Relations Manager (global manufacturer) - Buffalo NY (relo avail) to $180,000
East Aurora, NY

OPEN JOB: Public Relations Manager

LOCATION: Buffalo, New York

Relocation Assistance Available

Flexible work from home days - While the role is classified as hybrid, there will be times when a more regular onsite presence is needed due to the nature of the work

BASE SALARY: $150,000 to $180,000

FIRM:

AnAmerican-basedglobal manufacturer ofprecision motion controlsystems, serving the aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical sectors with14,000 employeesacrossover 20 countries.

Seeking an experienced and proactive Public Relations Manager to join us!
As the firm’s Public Relations Manager, you will support external communication efforts by helping tell the company’s story, strengthening media presence, and establishing foundational public relations (PR) processes that work across a global, multi-business organization.
You will work a hybrid schedule at our East Aurora facility; therefore, you must live local to the Buffalo NY area.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

High visible role
Leadership influence
Elevating external profile—helping the market clearly understand who the company is and what they do
Enhancing and protecting the brand and reputation
Leading crisis communications, including shaping messaging and response strategy
Building a strong, cohesive company narrative that aligns across all platforms
Ensuring executives are confident and well-prepared when engaging with media

As the Public Relations Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Assessment of Current Communications: Review existing external communications and media presence to identify opportunities for clarity, consistency, and visibility.
Design PR Strategy: Develop an external communications approach aligned with business priorities and brand identity.
Media Outreach: Build relationships with relevant journalists and outlets; pitch stories that highlight people, products, and impact.
Content Development: Draft press releases, media statements, talking points, and other external communications materials.
PR Processes: Establish basic tools and templates for media outreach, approvals, and reporting that can scale across a large, complex organization.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with marketing, HR, and business units to ensure alignment across messaging and priorities.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or closely related field.
Over eight (8) years of professional PR or communications experience, ideally with exposure to large or global organizations. Experience in the aerospace and defense industry is a plus.
Experience in rapid response planning, stakeholder management, and message control during high-pressure situations.
Strong writing and editing skills, with experience drafting press releases, statements, and external messaging.
Proven ability to build and maintain media relationships.
Experience contributing to, or leading PR strategy.
Comfort working independently and exercising sound judgment in a complex, matrixed environment.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

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