Public Relations Manager

Welcome to Vaco - an uncommon company teeming with entrepreneurs and talented innovators. We're looking for self-starters, creative thinkers, and passionate people to join our team.
A little bit about us... Vaco provides boutique-level services with a global reach in the areas of consulting, talent solutions, and managed services. Since 2002, Vaco has grown to over 50 markets across the globe.
Recognitions we're proud of:

• Named to Inc. magazine's list of the fastest-growing private companies for the past 16 years.
• Named to Forbes' lists of America's Best Recruiting Firms since 2018.

A little bit about who we're looking for...
The Manager, Public Relations (PR) will create, plan, and execute Public Relations strategies alongside our head of content and PR in an ongoing effort to maintain and enhance the perception of our company among various internal and external audiences.
Essential Job Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and disseminates information regarding Vaco and the family of brands through media relations, including but not limited to periodicals (digital and print), newspapers, television and radio.
• Maintains and cultivates media relations, including active and consistent pitching efforts.
• Improves the quality of the companies' voices via different online and offline channels.
• Ensures Public Relations goals and strategies are met.
• Helps maintain a favorable public image for the organization.
• Suggests effective ways of peacefully resolving any internal or external disputes related to PR.
• Conducts research and analyzes public opinion.
• Builds and maintains targeted media lists, and consistently nurtures relationships with key reporters.
• Provides leadership and direction for all phases of creative development work from concept to completion.
• Studies current trends and technologies to adopt the most effective tools and techniques across all media.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Desired Competencies:

• Collaborative - effectively partners and cooperates with others to achieve shared goals or Seeks input and guidance from stakeholders and peers when appropriate in decision-making and/or project work to garner buy in and develop trust.
• Action Oriented - demonstrates initiative to help achieve personal and/or team Displays an appropriate sense of urgency and positive attitude when completing projects or tasks in a fast-paced, high-intensity, deadline-driven environment.
• Strategic Mindset - anticipates future trends and implications Creates competitive strategies that show a clear connection between vision and action. Effectively communicates strategies that will create lasting business value.
• Situational Adaptability - able to adapt approach, mindset, and actions to best meet business objectives. Displays emotional intelligence competencies - including of self and others - and relationship manages by recognizing situational cues and adapting response and demeanor for
• Stakeholder Management - anticipates and invites appropriate stakeholders for input or help while being fair and considers cultural and ethical implications in the decision-making Accurately gathers, understands, and balances the needs of business requirements and expectations for each stakeholder.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, Public Relations, marketing, or related eld
• 5+ years of Public Relations experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Technical writing experience (e.g., white papers, articles, case studies) a plus
• Strong Microsoft Oce Skills, including MS Word (Track Changes) and MS PowerPoint
• Familiarity with PR/collaboration tools (Muck Rack, Microsoft Teams, HARO, com, or other project management tools and methodologies)
• SharePoint experience a plus

Location:
Remote
TravelRequirements:
Less than 20% travel.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

• Frequent: Sitting, walking, eye/hand/foot coordination and repetitive
• Occasional: Standing and
• Infrequent: Lifting up to 10

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