Lead Manager Communications

Job Description: The AT&T Corporate Communications team is looking for a dynamic, creative and experienced communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, highly accountable and autonomous environment. In this role, You will be responsible for supporting CEO communications. This includes managing an internal and external executive visibility program, developing talk points and other messaging... assisting with thought leadership, placing media opportunities, managing internal events and more. Key Roles and Responsibilities: • Assist in the development and ongoing management of data-informed executive visibility and thought leadership programs. • Create and execute thoughtful and strategic integrated communications plans that support executive positioning. • Develop talk points, soundbites and punchy messaging for executive events and appearances; draft a variety of materials, including but not limited to compelling press releases, media pitches, blogs, op-eds, social media content, media statements, speeches and scripts, internal communications, interview prep and key messages/Q&As. • Research, evaluate, secure and manage speaking opportunities from end to end; develop briefing documents for executive prep. • Develop engaging Linked In content for executives and assist in establishing and maintaining thought leadership platforms on Linked In. • Mine for organic stories and participate in regular brainstorm sessions to solidify story approaches and angles; identify opportunities for trend and feature stories across traditional and alternative media outlets. • Arrange media introductions and informational meetings/round tables to build reporter relationships and strengthen our foundation for future coverage. • Provide support for internal communications and employee events, including open mic sessions, videos and employee round tables. • Track and manage upcoming deliverables to ensure deadlines are hit; use data on an ongoing basis to monitor and track outcomes to determine success and assess opportunities to learn and improve; report results in clear and meaningful ways. • Provide support and strategic counsel to senior leaders. • Work cross-functionally with teammates, internal partners and agencies. Job Requirements: • 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism or related field. • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills – ability to put the needs of the organization first and adopt an enterprise mindset to achieve shared success. • Confident and composed presence when interacting with and advising top executives. • Strong program management skills – highly organized with the ability to manage complex projects, demanding deadlines, multiple deliverables and competing priorities. • Expertise in developing executive communications and public relations materials, including drafting and/or reviewing communications plans, press releases, blogs, opinion editorials and contributed articles, social media content, media statements, talk points and scripts, internal communications, events, messaging, and more. • Proficient in media relations – capable of building media strategy, writing media pitches, securing and managing media opportunities and tracking results; ability to create and maintain strong media relationships. • Experience in researching, evaluating and managing speaking opportunities from end to end. • Knowledgeable in creating Linked In content strategies and establishing thought leadership platforms on Linked In. • Understanding of how to target, reach and message to various audiences and stakeholders. • Proven ability to make smart, strategic decisions and solve complex problems; capable of pivoting quickly to adapt strategy, tactics and messaging to best reflect fast-changing internal and external dynamics. • Skilled in measuring the outcomes of engagements using data to evaluate impact and assess opportunities to learn and improve. • Ability to maintain an understanding of industry trends affecting the company. • Previous experience supporting or managing thought leadership and executive visibility programs is a plus. • Availability outside regular hours, including travel, if needed. Education: • Bachelor of Arts degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred. Supervisory: • No Work location: • Dallas Our Lead Manager Communications & PR, earn between $105,600 - $158,400. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training. Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits: • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage • 401(k) plan • Tuition reimbursement program • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) • Paid Parental Leave • Paid Caregiver Leave • Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected • Adoption Reimbursement • Disability Benefits (short term and long term) • Life…