Public Relations Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

dormakaba is seeking a Public Relations Manager either as a hybrid role based in Indianapolis, IN (North American Headquarters) or remote. The Public Relations Manager is responsible for strategic external communications and will manage complex issues, media relations, communications planning and collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders on a wide array of public relations initiatives, including crisis and reputation management.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $105,000 - $115,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data) plus bonus. This position includes a competitive benefits package. Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Build stakeholder trust and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve desired results
• Develop effective communication tools including strategic plans, key messaging, research summaries/analysis, executive summaries, press releases, and presentations
• Quickly assess risks and opportunities to provide strategic counsel
• Proactively drive and manage earned and paid media opportunities

WHAT WE REQUIRE

• 7+ years of experience in public relations, agency or corporate communications
• Bachelor’s degree in organizational communications, public relations, journalism, or relevant field of study
• Prior experience managing public relations issues with a deep understanding of how to use external communications to protect reputation
• Experience building and managing relationships with reporters/editors

WHAT WE PREFER

• Experience working in B2B and/or manufacturing
• Experience working with matrixed and/or global organizations
• Experience managing vendors, including PR agencies
• Proficiency with Cision (or similar media database)

WHAT WE OFFER

• Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
• Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being.
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
• Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One.
• Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program.  
• Discover your best attributes using CliftonStrengths to pave the way for success at dormakaba.
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn …