Corporate Communications Manager Jobs

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the corporate communications strategy across internal and external channels
• Write and distribute press releases, statements, and executive messaging
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets
• Manage crisis communications planning and rapid-response messaging
• Coordinate executive thought leadership content including speeches, op-eds, and interviews
• Oversee internal communications to ensure employees are aligned with company messaging
• Collaborate with marketing, HR, and leadership on cross-functional campaigns

Skills & tools

• Media relations
• Press release writing
• Crisis communications
• Executive communications
• Stakeholder management
• Internal communications
• Corporate messaging and positioning
• PR agency management
• CSR/ESG communications
• Content editing and proofreading

Education & background

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field; portfolio and experience often weighted equally to formal qualifications

Career path

Progresses from Communications Associate or PR Coordinator → Manager → Senior Manager → Head of Corporate Communications → VP or Director of Communications