Public Relations & Corporate Communications Manager #3353

Public Relations & Corporate Communications ManagerEmployment Type: Full Time - Permanent Location: Dallas, Texas (onsite) This position does not support third-party submissions, subcontracting, or Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements. Seeking an experienced Communications Leader to oversee high-profile public relations, media relations, crisis communications, and enterprise communications for a complex, highly visible organization. This role leads a team, advises senior leadership, manages sensitive issues, and develops communications strategies supporting major organizational, operational, and capital initiatives.Qualifications/RequirementsBachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field8+ years of progressive communications, public relations, media relations, or journalism experience4+ years managing employees, including performance reviews, coaching, and developmentStrong media relations experience, including spokesperson responsibilities, executive preparation, and proactive/reputational media strategySignificant crisis and issues-management experience, including urgent or after-hours responseExperience supporting major capital, construction, infrastructure, or other large-scale initiativesExceptional writing, editing, presentation, and executive communication skillsProven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in fast-paced, high-visibility environmentsExperience in transportation, government, aviation, utilities, critical infrastructure, construction/engineering, telecommunications, industrial operations, or similar environmentsResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute integrated internal and external communications strategies supporting organizational priorities and reputation.Lead and develop communications staff through clear expectations, coaching, performance management, and professional development.Direct proactive and reactive media relations, build media relationships, prepare executives, and serve as a spokesperson when appropriate.Lead crisis communications during emergencies, operational disruptions, and other high-profile or reputation-sensitive events.Advise executives on messaging, communications strategy, stakeholder concerns, and reputational risk.Develop communications strategies supporting major capital, construction, infrastructure, operational, and organizational initiatives.Oversee executive communications, media materials, presentations, employee communications, digital content, and other high-visibility messaging.Coordinate communications across internal, external, digital, social, and earned-media channels.Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, community partners, government entities, media, agencies, and outside vendors.Establish effective communications processes, standards, and response protocols while successfully managing multiple competing priorities.Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women's Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer, and values diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.