Public Relations Manager
For over 60 years, IQAir has been a leader in improving indoor air quality in residential, commercial and institutional markets. IQAir's vision is to assist people in living longer, healthier lives by providing products and services to help them breathe cleaner, healthier air. For our North American headquarters, located in La Mirada, California, we have an immediate opening for a Public Relations Manager.
Summary
As a key member of the leadership team, the Public Relations Manager will work with senior management to develop, implement, and lead IQAir's PR programs. The ideal candidate has a passion for, and a deep understanding of, PR and is a thought-leader in PR amid the changing media landscape.
Attributes
- Possess a positive people-centric leadership style with an ability to build strong working relationships
- Strong leadership skills and proven record of cross functional collaboration
- Able and willing to work in a hands-on, collaborative style
- Proven strategic business sense
- Be able to adapt successfully to change in a lead-edge, emerging environment
- High attention to detail, flexibility, follow-through and organizational skills
- A high level of professionalism
- Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure and to efficiently deal with multiple priorities simultaneously will be the key to success in this position
Responsibilities
Serves as company spokesperson and is comfortable and skilled in both broadcast and print media interviewsThrough research and training, develop a deep understanding of IQAir's strategy, products and technologies to answer in depth questionsCreate training documentation for department using videos, documentation, and check list to onboard and maintain team policies and proceduresDevelop objectives and strategies, and manage the implementation of PR programs and initiativesDevelop PR plans and timelines, write press releases, blogs, and other PR deliverablesManagement and implementation of strategic partnerships, including corporate philanthropic donations and sponsorshipsEstablish and manage social media strategies for company and CEOManage analyst, media and blogger relations on behalf of IQAirPitch, secure, and coordinate interviews with executive leadership and subject matter expertsOversee editorial dashboard (IQAir product) onboarding for journalistsMonitor competitive news and recommend competitive strategiesManage messaging and positioning strategiesDraft executive communications, speeches, and business presentationsConduct media trainingAccurately forecast budgets and manage a team of direct reports and agency resourcesPitch and secure new clients for the companyCoordinate historical data inquires, including database retrieval of archived air quality dataCoordinate and plan company-sponsored events and logistics, and travel as necessaryPitch and secure company media placements and product reviewsOther projects as assignedQualifications
Must be able to communicate in English both verbally and in written formMinimum ten years' experience; preferably as a PR executive inside a large consumer goods leader or as a senior executive of a PR agencyEstablished relationships with journalists, particularly consumer product media, bloggers, and business pressProven results with highly strategic corporate PR initiativesExperience with executive communications, consumer product marketing, and as a spokespersonExcellent written and verbal communications skillsDemonstrated initiative, solid judgment and creativityAbility to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environmentStrong presentation skillsA customer service orientation to ensure company exceeds customer and media expectationsBachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or related field is requiredMaster's degree in communications or MBA is desirableSuperior knowledge of MS Office Outlook, Excel & WordOther Requirements
May be required to attend and participate in professional development activities both in and outside the company to stay abreast of new developments and best practices.
What IQAir offers
At IQAir, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range . The base pay range for this position is $115,000 and most new hires start at $115,000.
IQAir offers a number of additional discretionary benefits such as :
Work with a small, flexible international teamExtensive on the job training and professional developmentCompany with a strong value systemWork in a Clean Air Facility60-year history of excellenceA comprehensive benefits package that includes :100% subsidized medical, dental & vision for team member401K Plan with company match, 100% vested from day oneOn-site gym and 24-Hour Fitness Gym MembershipWellness ProgramAlternative Transportation & Carpool Incentives14.5 paid Holidays per year12 Day of PTO in first yearA slide!and much more!
Salary : $115,000
