The External Communications & Media Manager is responsible for ensuring the company is represented clearly credibly and consistently across external channels. This role supports earned and paid media efforts prepares subject-matter experts for external visibility and helps manage high-impact external communications aligned to company priorities. Working in close partnership with the SVP Corporate Brand & Communications this role executes against the established corporate narrative translating it into disciplined media engagement external messaging and public-facing content. The role combines sound judgment with hands-on execution and supports external agency partners and paid amplification used to build awareness and credibility.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Integrated Media: Identify media opportunities aligned to company priorities and approved messaging; Lead earned media strategy and manage the PR agency relationship; Manage the paid media plan to amplify announcements thought leadership and high-credibility content; Ensure earned and paid activity is disciplined factual and aligned with approved narrative and positioning (40%)
- External Communications Execution: Execute external communications in alignment with the corporate narrative ensuring consistency and accuracy across media public forums and external-facing platforms; Support company-wide external communications during moments of visibility change or growth (20%)
- Website Content: Create and maintain foundational website content that reflects the approved corporate narrative; Partner with Digital Platforms & Channel Operations to ensure content accuracy governance and ongoing maintenance (20%)
- Speaker Readiness: Prepare subject-matter experts for media interviews speaking engagements and public forums; Build and manage a speakers bureau approved messaging and guardrails; Ensure speakers represent the company accurately credibly and consistently (10%)
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner closely with -Content and Creative within Marketing Strategy & Growth Legal and Compliance; Flag risks inconsistencies or emerging issues in external representation (10%)
Qualifications :
EDUCATION
- Bachelors degree in related focus Marketing Public Relations Communications Business (Preferred)
EXPERIENCE
- 7-10 years of experience in external communications media relations or related fields (Required)
- Experience managing PR agencies and external partners
- Experience creating a paid media plan and overseeing paid media budgets
- Strong editorial judgment and experience supporting executive communications
- Comfort operating in regulated or high-visibility environments
- Financial Institution and/or B2B experience preferred
Additional Information :
Base salary: $85000-$120000
Position is eligible for an annual bonus incentive program.
*Applications will be accepted through March 13 2026 after which the posting will be closed and no longer available for submissions.*
The ultimate compensation offered for the position will depend upon several factors such as skill level cost of living experience and responsibilities.
At Vericast we dont just accept differences - we celebrate them we support them and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees our clients and our an Equal Opportunity employer Vericast considers applicants for all positions without regard to race color creed religion national origin or ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability genetic information veteran status or any other classifications protected by law. Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at . EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity please visit: #LI-REMOTE
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
The External Communications & Media Manager is responsible for ensuring the company is represented clearly credibly and consistently across external channels. This role supports earned and paid media efforts prepares subject-matter experts for external visibility and helps manage high-impact externa...
The External Communications & Media Manager is responsible for ensuring the company is represented clearly credibly and consistently across external channels. This role supports earned and paid media efforts prepares subject-matter experts for external visibility and helps manage high-impact external communications aligned to company priorities. Working in close partnership with the SVP Corporate Brand & Communications this role executes against the established corporate narrative translating it into disciplined media engagement external messaging and public-facing content. The role combines sound judgment with hands-on execution and supports external agency partners and paid amplification used to build awareness and credibility.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Integrated Media: Identify media opportunities aligned to company priorities and approved messaging; Lead earned media strategy and manage the PR agency relationship; Manage the paid media plan to amplify announcements thought leadership and high-credibility content; Ensure earned and paid activity is disciplined factual and aligned with approved narrative and positioning (40%)
- External Communications Execution: Execute external communications in alignment with the corporate narrative ensuring consistency and accuracy across media public forums and external-facing platforms; Support company-wide external communications during moments of visibility change or growth (20%)
- Website Content: Create and maintain foundational website content that reflects the approved corporate narrative; Partner with Digital Platforms & Channel Operations to ensure content accuracy governance and ongoing maintenance (20%)
- Speaker Readiness: Prepare subject-matter experts for media interviews speaking engagements and public forums; Build and manage a speakers bureau approved messaging and guardrails; Ensure speakers represent the company accurately credibly and consistently (10%)
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner closely with -Content and Creative within Marketing Strategy & Growth Legal and Compliance; Flag risks inconsistencies or emerging issues in external representation (10%)
Qualifications :
EDUCATION
- Bachelors degree in related focus Marketing Public Relations Communications Business (Preferred)
EXPERIENCE
- 7-10 years of experience in external communications media relations or related fields (Required)
- Experience managing PR agencies and external partners
- Experience creating a paid media plan and overseeing paid media budgets
- Strong editorial judgment and experience supporting executive communications
- Comfort operating in regulated or high-visibility environments
- Financial Institution and/or B2B experience preferred
Additional Information :
Base salary: $85000-$120000
Position is eligible for an annual bonus incentive program.
*Applications will be accepted through March 13 2026 after which the posting will be closed and no longer available for submissions.*
The ultimate compensation offered for the position will depend upon several factors such as skill level cost of living experience and responsibilities.
At Vericast we dont just accept differences - we celebrate them we support them and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees our clients and our an Equal Opportunity employer Vericast considers applicants for all positions without regard to race color creed religion national origin or ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability genetic information veteran status or any other classifications protected by law. Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at . EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity please visit: #LI-REMOTE
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
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