Lead Manager Communications & PR - CEO Communications
Dallas, Texas
Job Description:
This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.
Location: Dallas, TX
Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Bring your bold ideas and risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll create it.
Position Summary: The AT&T Corporate Communications team is looking for a creative, organized and experienced communicator who thrives in a fast-paced and highly accountable environment. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting CEO communications and PR. This includes managing an internal and external executive visibility program for AT&T Chairman and CEO John Stankey, developing talk points and messaging, assisting with thought leadership, placing media opportunities, managing internal events and more.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and management of data-informed executive visibility and thought leadership programs.
- Create and execute 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 LinkedIn content for executives and assist in establishing and maintaining thought leadership platforms on LinkedIn.
- 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/roundtables 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 roundtables.
- 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.
- Strong program management skills – highly organized with the ability to manage complex projects, demanding deadlines, multiple deliverables and competing priorities.
- 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.
- 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 LinkedIn content strategies and establishing thought leadership platforms on LinkedIn.
- 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 USD to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. From health insurance to tuition reimbursement, paid time off, discounts on products and services are a lot to be excited about around here. 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 and Accidental Death Insurance
- Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Extensive employee wellness programs
- Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
A career with a global leader in communications and technology, comes with big rewards. You’ll be empowered to go above and beyond – making a difference through company-sponsored initiatives or connecting and networking through one of our many employee groups. And regardless of where you’re at in your career trajectory, you’ll be rewarded by the impact that comes with making a difference in the lives of millions.
With AT&T, you’ll be a part of something greater, do incredible things and be rewarded with a chance to change the world. AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, State, and local laws.
Ready to close the deal on a career with AT&T?
Apply today.
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Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Dallas, TexasSalary Range:
$105,600.00 - $158,400.00It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Job ID R-58321 Date posted 03/04/2025
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