Sr. External Communications Specialist

CorTech is seeking to hire a Sr. External Communications Specialistfor our client in Houston, TX! Benefits Available!

Weekly Pay! $43.00 / Hour The External Communications Specialist will be responsible for a wide array of activities, including media outreach, the creation and distribution of press releases, and partnering with regional and business communicators. Roles and Responsibilities :

• Lead public relations (PR) activities, including developing PR strategies, writing press releases, key messages, media statements, Q&A documents, briefing materials, etc.
• Manage industry media relations and support industry events
• Support efforts to drive top tier media coverage with powerful and creative storytelling
• Drive awareness of new product introductions and help position SETS as a thought leader on key industry trends
• Measure and analyze the effectiveness of PR efforts and report results to key internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with Client global customer marketing team to increase brand awareness and support integrated marketing communications campaigns with effective public relations strategies
• 10-15% travel may be required.

You Must Have :

• Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, or related field;
• At least five years of communications or public relations experience developing, implementing, and measuring communications plans and programs. We Value :
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop relationships with both internal and external audiences.
• Excellent project management and the ability to simultaneously prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Fluency in emerging PR practices and tactics, particularly with digital communications channels, to drive thought leadership and customer engagement.
• The ability to excel as part of a team or individually.
• Positive attitude and willingness to embrace and drive change.
• Ability to work effectively with leaders at different levels of the organization.
• Experience working in large, complex organization with diverse products.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with AP Style writing standards.