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Sr Specialist, Public Relations
Comcast
Baltimore, MD, United States
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Job Summary:
Responsible for assisting leadership in the development of public relations plans and strategies that facilitate communication of the organization's message to internal and external public. Has in-depth
experience, knowledge, and skills in own discipline. Usually determines own work priorities. Acts as resource for colleagues with less experience.
Primary focus will be on external communications/ media relations and internal communications, supporting the company's Beltway Region, which is comprised of 12 Designated Market Areas (DMAs), including Baltimore, Richmond and Washington, D.C. The position will be based in the Region's headquarters in the Locust Point neighborhood of Baltimore City, but will include travel across Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Core Responsibilities:
• Coordinates trade/industry relations and interfaces with all professional associations.
• Prepares and provides media relations with social media updates and releases of newsworthy information in accordance with direction from senior leadership.
• Arranges interviews and coordinates with organizational functions such as Media, Community Relations, Consumer Relations, and Governmental Relations. Coordinates political campaign relations, interest-group representation, conflict mediation, and employee and investor relations.
• Drafts press releases and contacts people in the media who might print or broadcast material related to the Company.
• Arranges and conducts PR programs; maintains relationships between third party organizations and the public.
• Sets up speaking engagements and often prepares speeches for company officials.
• Represents employers at community projects.
• Prepares annual reports and writes proposals for various projects.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Specification:
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
• Communications / Public Relations
• Generally requires 5-7 years related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience utilizing Social Media (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)for professional use
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven time management skills
• Prior experience working in a public relations agency
Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer