Media Relations Manager jobs in Washington
Media Relations Manager develops and implements policies and procedures for the relations between the media and the organization. Works to expand understanding of the organization's business, performance, and strategy. Being a Media Relations Manager prepares summaries of media activity for senior management. May serve as the company's spokesperson. Additionally, Media Relations Manager requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Media Relations Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Media Relations Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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DSHS OOS Media Relations Manager
- State of Washington
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Thurston, WA
FULL_TIME
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DSHS OOS Media Relations Manager
An Exciting Opportunity to tell the DSHS Story Awaits You in the Office of Communications and Government Affairs!
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Office of the Secretary (OOS) has an exciting new opportunity for a Media Relations Manager.
Are you a creative communicator with a nose for ferreting out hard-to-tell stories? Do you want to influence how the state's largest social service agency is seen by its employees and by the community? Join our top-notch team of professionals as Media Relations Manager in the Department of Social and Health Services' Office of Communications and Government Affairs as we work to fulfill our mission to Transform Lives!
We are looking for a dynamic, experienced, culturally competent communications professional to play a key role in the agency's success. By ensuring staff have timely and accurate information about the agency's plans and programs, you'll help them understand and unite around the DSHS Secretary's priorities. You will help shape how Washington residents and the rest of the world views the agency and how it provides services to its customers and communities. You will be reporting to the Senior Director of the Office of Communications and Government Affairs, you'll be a member of a team of experts in media relations, graphic design, social media, videography and web services. You must have a willingness to learn, the ability to assimilate new information quickly and to work independently and under tight deadlines on high-profile issues.
If you are an enthusiastic person who is able to work efficiently, effectively and confidently under tight deadline pressure on controversial, high-profile issues and you are also able to plan, organize, manage and carry out long-term, strategic communications plans, projects and campaigns, we welcome your application.
Some of What You’ll Do- Manage the agency-wide intranet and other internal communications efforts independently providing professional advice and strategies to DSHS administrations, divisions, programs units, etc.
- Offer DSHS leadership, including the Secretary and senior managers, and staff professional communication guidance, including strategic and crisis communications direction, action, and follow-through.
- Develop messaging (including talking points, news releases, and other products) for the Secretary and senior executives for presentation to employees in written and video form.
- Work with communicators across the agency to ensure internal messaging is consistent across all mediums and for all units and divisions of DSHS.
- Ensure internal and external messaging to staff, clients, legislators, tribes, stakeholders, and the public is consistent
- Coordinate the internal communication response to crisis situations that affect organizational perception and reputation.
- A bachelor's degree or higher involving major study in journalism, communications, public relations, or closely allied field;
AND- Five years of professional experience in information, journalism, or public relations.
- Additional professional experience in information, journalism, or public relations may be substituted, year for year, for education.
- Advanced journalism and public relations theory.
- The operation and functions of print and electronic news organizations and familiarity with the news media statewide.
- Internet and Intranet communication.
- Effective management techniques.
- The operation and function of the state Legislature, the executive branch of state government, other state agencies, local governments and social service boards, commissions and committees.
- What information can be legally released to the media without compromising clients’ rights to privacy or jeopardizing funding that can be withheld if confidentiality laws are violated.
To Apply
Please provide the following:- Completed Online Application
- A chronological resume
- Cover Letter describing how your background and skills align with the requirements for this role; AND
- A professional writing sample
Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions about job 04011? Please contact Kathy.Simmons@dshs.wa.gov. You may also call us at (360) 725-5810.Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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Media Asset Manager
- Gravity Media
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Seattle, WA
FULL_TIME
- THE FORCE OF GRAVITY Gravity Media exists to create world-class content that inspires and excites. Our 500 people serve clients in all markets, from sport and media to news and entertainment, working ...
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PR Manager, Media Relations, Core Shopping Experience
- Amazon
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USA, WA
FULL_TIME
- DESCRIPTIONAmazon is seeking a self-motivated and high-judgment PR professional to join the team responsible for managing issues and media relations across the core shopping experience. This individua...
- 22 Days Ago
Public Relations Assistant
- Clarkston Media Connections
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Clarkston, WA
PART_TIME
- Job Summary:PUBLUC RELATIONS ASSISTAN( CLARKSTON/LEWISTON) -THIS JOB IS HYBRID/REMOTE WORK FROM HOME BUT YOU WILL NEED TO BE IN TOWN AS NEEDED WHICH WILL BE PRE SCHEDULED AROUND YOUR SCHEDULE. -APPLIC...
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Media Manager
- Flywheel
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Seattle, WA
FULL_TIME
- About Flywheel Flywheel’s suite of digital commerce solutions accelerate growth across all major digital marketplaces for the world’s leading brands. We give clients access to near real-time performan...
- 14 Days Ago
Media Manager
- National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
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Washington, WA
FULL_TIME
- OverviewThe National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s largest small business advocacy organization, looks to hire a Media Manager to join its communications team. Responsibiliti...
- 21 Days Ago
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Income Estimation for Media Relations Manager jobs
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What does a Media Relations Manager do?
Media Relations Manager in Santa Rosa, CA
- Post Graduate preferably professionally qualified with 10-15 years of experience as an Editor or journalist- Plan and execute PR campaigns for all major developments in the Bank.- Maintain close relations with all business lines to scout and research story ideas, and ensure that the Bank's key messages reach the intended internal and external audience.
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Media Relations Manager in Kansas City, MO
Reporting to the Director of Media Relations, the Manager works with faculty and staff members from across the University and proactively pitches international, national, local and trade media.
February 17, 2020
Media Relations Manager in Evansville, IN
Provide strategic media relations plans direct management and outreach approximately 1-2 staff members.
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