Public Relations & Media Relations Manager Confidential Coppell, TX Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $80,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Professional networking Interpersonal skills Bachelor's degree Public relations Strategic communications Case studies Stakeholder management

Full Job Description Public Relations & Media Relations Manager Location:

Coppell, TX (On-site | Travel required) About the Role We are seeking a hands-on PR professional who knows how to find compelling stories, develop strategic angles, build media relationships, and secure meaningful earned media coverage. This role will lead public relations efforts across local, regional, national, and industry media, working closely with Marketing, Sales, executives, customers, and project stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute PR and earned media strategies for major projects, company initiatives, and industry opportunities. Identify compelling story angles and proactively pitch local, regional, national, trade, and international media. Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and industry publications. Develop personalized media pitches and consistently follow up to secure coverage. Coordinate interviews, media visits, photography, video, and other materials to support media opportunities. Manage media outreach around project launches, installations, ribbon cuttings, customer successes, and other milestones. Identify opportunities for executive interviews, contributed articles, podcasts, television, and expert commentary. Write press releases, media advisories, pitches, talking points, case studies, and other PR materials. Translate technical and infrastructure-related topics into compelling stories for broader audiences. Use SEMrush and other media intelligence tools to research journalists, identify opportunities, monitor coverage, and measure PR results. Work closely with Marketing to maximize the value of earned media across digital channels and search. What We're Looking For 4+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, communications, journalism, or a related field. Proven track record of securing earned media coverage. Strong experience pitching journalists, editors, and producers. Excellent writing, research, communication, and storytelling skills. Strong media relationships and ability to develop new ones. Highly persistent, proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working independently. Ability to turn complex or technical subjects into compelling stories. Strong organization, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously. Preferred Qualifications Experience securing national or major regional media coverage. Experience with infrastructure, energy, sustainability, technology, government, or municipal projects. Experience with trade and industry publications. Experience with SEMrush or similar PR/media intelligence tools. Existing relationships with business, infrastructure, energy, sustainability, technology, or government journalists. PR agency experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits Salary Range:

$60,000 - $80,000

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Medical, Dental, Vision Generous PTO Policy:

Because work-life balance matters

Career Growth Opportunity:

Build your marketing and event management experience while taking on increasing responsibility.

Mission-Driven Culture Pay:

$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment in the US? How many years of experience do you have directly pitching journalists, editors, and producers? How many years of experience do you have working with national, trade, or major regional media?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Public relations: 3 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Coppell, TX 75019 (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)

Work Location:

In person