Public Relations Manager-Savannah

SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. SA Recycling proudly supports the military community.

Our public relations professional manages SA Recycling’s image and relationships with the public. Our goal of PR is to create and maintain a positive image for our region of SA Recycling, to improve communication channels and build a mutual understanding between SA Recycling SAV Region and the public 

Job Duties Including, but not limited to:

 Build relationships: Engage with various stakeholders such as Chamber of Commerce, lobbyists, local business organizations to shape public perception  

• Create media: Write press releases, newsletters, and social media content and coordinate with SA Marketing Manager Carl Daniels for postings. 

• Manage media relations: Respond to media inquiries, coordinate interviews, and pitch stories to journalists  

• Develop social media: Create social media programs to increase awareness of SA Recycling’s services, outreach and community benefits 

• Respond to crises: Help develop a crisis communication plan and respond to negative press 

• Liaison to SA’s current marketing consultants: Coordinate with Dave Simon and Bunny Ware to further our public relations efforts in a productive and efficient manner 

    Skills  

• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to multitask 

• Flexibility and willingness to learn 

• Initiative 

• Good organizational and time management skills 

• Ability to present 

• Ability to travel, mostly day trips but the occasional overnight, as this is a regional position that stretches from Savannah, west of Swainsboro and south to the state line  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in public relations, preferably within the environmental or sustainability sector.
• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test
• Must pass a background check and credit check
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
• Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands
• A basic understanding of the Scrap Industry and MS Office products

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment:  Scrap Office
• Equipment & Tools:  Personal computer, multi-line phone, Laser printer
• Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate
• Work Capacity:  Lifting & carrying 35lb loads, bending, kneeling, and sitting for long periods.
• Sensory Demands:  Hearing, vision, touch and taste
• Hand Movements:   Repetitive motions, gripping, keyboard alignment,

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Full time positions with Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after completion of 30 days of employment
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Eligible for Safety Bonuses

Job Expectations

This position description is to provide a representative summary of major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this position. Employees may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those listed in this description.

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures

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