Public Relations Manager Position Available In Suffolk, New York

Public Relations Manager
The Role The EGC Group is seeking an agency side Public Relations Manager, who will be responsible for leading client strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience in a wide range of PR functions, as well as have existing, positive relationships with media professionals. Primary Responsibilities
Thought leadership and planning surrounding client strategies and campaigns
Writes press releases and prepares information for the media to promote clients.
Responds to requests for interviews and information from the media.
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with consumer, community, employee, and public interest groups.
Plans or directs the development of programs to maintain favorable public and stakeholder views of the organization’s agenda and accomplishments.
Coaches client reps in effective communication with the public and employees.
Analyzes the organization’s objectives, promotional policies, and needs to build public relations strategies that influence public opinion and promote products, ideas, services.
Maintains the organization’s image and identity.
Drafts speeches and schedules interviews.
Prepares and edits organizational materials, including employee newsletters and other publications for internal and external audiences.
Collaborates with clients to identify trends and evaluate advertising to determine whether it is in sync with the organization’s public relation efforts.
Identify and organize promotional events such as press conferences, conferences and speaking engagements.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Skills:

5+ years of experience in a PR or communications role
BA in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing or a related field is preferred
Verbal and written communication excellence, with attention to detail