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New American Funding · 4 days ago

PR and Communications Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$0/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

New American Funding is a nationwide mortgage lender dedicated to providing tailored home financing solutions. They are seeking a highly organized and proactive PR and Communications Manager to support their Public Relations & Communications team, manage awards submissions, coordinate media activities, and enhance the company’s brand presence.

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Responsibilities

Own the entire awards submission process from start to finish

Manage a comprehensive calendar, researching relevant industry awards, coordinating with internal stakeholders to gather data and narratives, and drafting compelling, error-free submissions that meet every deadline

Act as a key support for the PR team by coordinating media interviews and commentary, overseeing the PR agency relationship, and preparing regular reports on PR activities and data

Act as a key support for the Communications team by posting articles to our company’s intranet, routing copy through legal, and obtaining stakeholder approvals

Meticulously coordinate and manage complex schedules for high-level executives for media interviews, speaking engagements, and other public appearances

Assist in updating and maintaining the company’s online media presence and other website assets via our Content Management System (CMS)

Organize our library of digital assets, including press releases, executive headshots, company logos, and media clips, ensuring they are current and easily accessible

Work closely with creative, social media, and internal communications teams to ensure brand messaging is consistent and PR campaigns are fully integrated

Qualification

Public RelationsContent Management SystemProject ManagementCrisis CommunicationsFinancial Services ExperienceProactive MindsetMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

Required

5+ years of professional experience in public relations, marketing, corporate communications, or a related field

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related discipline

Exceptional Organizational Skills: You have a proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously without letting details slip

Impeccable Attention to Detail: You are meticulous and take pride in producing work that is accurate and polished

Superior Communication Skills: You possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise, and compelling content

Proactive & Driven Mindset: You are a self-starter who anticipates needs, takes initiative, and is committed to seeing projects through to completion

Excellent organizational skills, and a meticulous eye for detail, are required

Demonstrated experience writing and editing copy in a clear and concise manner

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet tight deadlines, often with little advanced notice

Knowledge of crisis communications, reputation risk, and issues management is highly beneficial

Proficiency in using various communications tools for distributing press materials, such as Cision, PR Newswire, and BusinessWire

Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and project management tools is required

Preferred

Direct experience coordinating complex schedules for senior-level executives

Hands-on experience working within a Content Management System (CMS) such as Optimizely or a similar platform

Experience working in a Project Management System such as Asana or a similar platform

Familiarity with website asset organization and digital asset management best practices

Experience in the financial services, real estate, or mortgage industry

Benefits

Be Part of a Winning Team: Join a company that is consistently recognized as a top workplace and a leader in the mortgage industry.

Make an Impact: Your work will directly contribute to enhancing our brand reputation and celebrating the successes of our team.

Growth & Development: We are committed to the professional growth of our employees and provide opportunities for advancement.

A Culture That Cares: We believe in putting people first—our customers and our employees. Enjoy a collaborative, supportive, and energetic work environment.