Public Relations and Communications Manager

Job overview

The Public Relations and Communications Manager role is onsite in Alachua, Florida. Compensation is not specified. The National Center for Construction Education strengthens its visibility, reputation, and voice across construction, education, and workforce-development industries. The manager leads public relations, earned media, editorial communications, and institutional storytelling. The role develops newsworthy stories, advises leaders, and produces major content to increase awareness of the organization’s programs, expertise, and impact.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute public relations and earned-media strategy
• identify stories and pitch journalists and outlets
• manage media inquiries and coordinate interviews
• draft and distribute press releases and announcements
• monitor coverage and report results
• develop crisis communications plans and counsel leadership
• lead editorial development of the Annual Report and other major publications
• partner with Philanthropy and Research teams
• manage communications agencies and vendors
• collaborate across Marketing and other departments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

alachua fl

public relations and communications manager

earned media

media relations

editorial leadership

annual report

crisis communications

institutional storytelling

philanthropy communications

research communications

influencer strategy

construction and workforce development

nccer

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hands-on manager role combining strategic communications judgment with personal writing, editing, pitching, and execution; some travel may be required.

About the employer

The National Center for Construction Education is hiring for this role. Industry: Educational Support Services. Sector: 61.