Corporate Communications and PR Manager

Corporate PR Manager

Cornerstone is looking for a PR Manager to build market awareness and thought leadership for the company, solutions and leaders. This position supports several key components of the company's communications program, including owning the awards and recognition program, leading media engagement across our PR agency network, and supporting executive communications.

As a PR Manager at Cornerstone, this role is responsible for building an understanding of the HR technology industry, including workplace trends and changes to the future of work. As such, this position works closely with teams across marketing to ensure the right stories are being told externally and that they align with the company's priorities and initiatives. Additionally, this position is the day-to-day point of contact for the company's network of international agencies, working in partnership with the communications coordinator to build and execute communications strategies that generate both earned and owned results. This also includes the support of several executive-level spokespeople to establish their thought leadership platforms, manage speaking opportunities at industry events, write bylines, and provide media interview support.

This position reports to the Director of Corporate Communications.

In this role you will...

• Media story development (strategy and agency oversight)
• Awards program management (oversight and submission development)
• Speaker's bureau management (submission development, project management and presentation support)
• Byline development (oversight and writing)
• Executive platform support (awards, speaking opportunities and interviews)
• Press release program support (writing, approval process and distribution)
• Coverage tracking and reporting
• Openness for stretch projects across the marketing department and business

• 5-7 years of PR/Comms/relevant Marketing experience; B2B tech experience preferred; PR agency experience preferred
• College degree in Comms, PR, Business Marketing or related field of study.
• Excellent writing and professional communication skills
• Strong relationship building/interpersonal skills
• Strong creative thinking skills
• Diligent attention to detail
• Ability to connect communications programs with broader marketing and business goals