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EchoStar Corporation · 15 hours ago

Corporate Communications Manager

Littleton, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$84K/yr - $125K/yr

8+ years exp

EchoStar Corporation is reimagining the future of connectivity, delivering communications to bring families and communities together. The Corporate Communications Manager will support key business lines in developing and executing integrated communications strategies that engage media and drive subscriber acquisition.

HardwareSatellite CommunicationSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop strategic, targeted brand communications plans aligned with needs of the business; understand and simplify complex ideas / technical issues and make them relatable to those outside the industry; manage proactive media programs; and drive strategic planning initiatives

Partner with Marketing, Programming, Product and Operations teams to develop compelling stories that amplify our leadership position; serve as corporate communications subject matter expert; and follow public relations best practices for integrated campaigns, measurement, trends and media opportunities

Manage campaign reporting and develop future campaigns based on lessons learned

Work cross-functionally to build communications strategies that engage customers and partners, drive brand affinity and support subscriber growth; serve as trusted communications advisor to the company; provide constructive feedback to executives; staff interviews and presentations

Manage the creation and routine updates of PR materials including fact sheets, media pitches, FAQs, executive bios, press releases, blog posts; engage on crisis communications topics

Secure national, local and trade earned media placements; actively pitch, conduct proactive follow-up, and track and report results

Develop strategies and provide cross-functional guidance when launching PR projects and campaigns; conduct proactive follow-up, and track and report results

Manage other corporate communications team members, train and develop other corporate communications team members

Oversee cross-functional resources; model a collaborative and team-oriented approach; work collaboratively throughout the business

Effectively communicate with senior leaders, including presenting strategy and results; encourage partnership, enthusiasm and strategic thinking

Qualification

Public relationsMedia relationsStrategic communicationsAP styleProject managementWritten communicationVerbal communicationCreative thinkingCritical thinkingTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing or similar applicable field and/or combination of relevant experience

8-12 years of professional PR / communications experience

Solid grasp of AP style and ability to draft all media materials based on these guidelines

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; including strong media relations skills; experience writing news releases, blog posts, pitches, speeches and other written materials; experience in creating and drafting engaging social media content

Experience in consumer PR; demonstrated ability to use creative thinking to develop PR opportunities, media stories and social media content; experience using integrated social media tactics to supplement PR activities is a plus

Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills; ability to communicate recommendations and present new ideas to management / executive leadership

Strict attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines; solid organizational and project management skills; ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage projects autonomously

Proven ability to transform data, reports and analytics into strategic recommendations and action plans

Background developing and delivering strategic media relations campaigns for consumer tech products

Task manager skilled in communication program planning and execution

Experience in building media relationships across tech, business and consumer media outlets

Proven ability leading cross-functional teams, managing agency resources, and directing other corporate communications team members

Benefits

Versatile health perks

Flexible spending accounts

HSA

A 401(k) Plan with company match

ESPP

Career opportunities

A flexible time away plan

Company

EchoStar Corporation

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EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) is a premier provider of technology, networking services, television entertainment and connectivity, offering consumer, enterprise, operator and government solutions worldwide under its EchoStar®, Boost Mobile®, Sling TV, DISH TV, Hughes®, HughesNet®, HughesON™ and JUPITER™ brands.

Founded in 1980

Englewood, Colorado, USA

10001+ employees