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You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
As a key member of the External Communications team, this role helps shape and protect CNA's reputation among brokers, customers, industry stakeholders, media and other external audiences. The Marketing Manager serves as a strategic communications advisor, developing and executing integrated communications strategies that advance business objectives, strengthen market positioning and elevate CNA's brand and thought leadership.Working closely with business leaders and subject matter experts, this individual identifies opportunities to amplify CNA's voice in the marketplace, manages media and public relations initiatives, and provides communications counsel on both proactive and sensitive issues. The role requires strong business acumen, exceptional communication skills and the ability to translate complex topics into compelling stories and messaging that resonate with external audiences.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
- Serves as a trusted communications advisor, providing strategic counsel on messaging, reputation management, communications risks and opportunities, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Develops and executes external communications strategies that support enterprise priorities, business objectives and key growth initiatives.
- Manages media and public relations programs, reputation management, executive visibility, reporter engagement, media materials development, spokesperson preparation, media monitoring and results reporting.
- Leads CNA's Awards & Recognition program as a key component of the company's reputation and thought leadership strategy. Execute opportunities that enhance CNA's external profile, elevate executives and subject matter experts, and showcase the company's expertise, culture and business performance to key stakeholders.
- Identifies and develops opportunities to enhance CNA's visibility and reputation through thought leadership, executive positioning, speaking engagements, industry awards and recognition programs.
- Partners with business leaders and subject matter experts to create compelling content and storytelling that strengthens CNA's market presence and supports strategic priorities.
- Monitors emerging issues, assesses potential reputational impacts and recommends communications strategies, messaging and response plans.
- Manages agency relationships and external communications projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, brand standards and expected outcomes.
- Measures and analyzes communications performance, media coverage and reputation-building activities, leveraging insights to optimize future strategies and programs.
- Collaborates across Marketing & Communications and business teams to ensure consistent messaging and a coordinated approach to external engagement.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Commercial insurance industry experience required.
- Strong expertise in external communications, media relations and public relations, including earned media strategy, message development, spokesperson support and issues management.
- Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex business, insurance and industry topics into clear, compelling communications.
- Demonstrated ability to develop strategic communications plans that support business objectives and enhance reputation.
- Experience positioning organizations, leaders and subject matter experts through thought leadership, executive visibility programs, speaking engagements and industry recognition opportunities.
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels.
- Proven project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Education & Experience
- Commercial insurance industry experience required.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Typically a minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in corporate communications, public relations, media relations or a related field.
- Experience advising leaders and stakeholders on strategic or high-profile communications initiatives.
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I n certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia , California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois , Maryland , Massachusetts , New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $72,000 to $141,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com .
CNA utilizes AI-enabled technology during the recruiting process. For more information, please visit our careers page .
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact leaveadministration@cna.com
You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
As a key member of the External Communications team, this role helps shape and protect CNA's reputation among brokers, customers, industry stakeholders, media and other external audiences. The Marketing Manager serves as a strategic communications advisor, developing and executing integrated communications strategies that advance business objectives, strengthen market positioning and elevate CNA's brand and thought leadership.Working closely with business leaders and subject matter experts, this individual identifies opportunities to amplify CNA's voice in the marketplace, manages media and public relations initiatives, and provides communications counsel on both proactive and sensitive issues. The role requires strong business acumen, exceptional communication skills and the ability to translate complex topics into compelling stories and messaging that resonate with external audiences.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
- Serves as a trusted communications advisor, providing strategic counsel on messaging, reputation management, communications risks and opportunities, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Develops and executes external communications strategies that support enterprise priorities, business objectives and key growth initiatives.
- Manages media and public relations programs, reputation management, executive visibility, reporter engagement, media materials development, spokesperson preparation, media monitoring and results reporting.
- Leads CNA's Awards & Recognition program as a key component of the company's reputation and thought leadership strategy. Execute opportunities that enhance CNA's external profile, elevate executives and subject matter experts, and showcase the company's expertise, culture and business performance to key stakeholders.
- Identifies and develops opportunities to enhance CNA's visibility and reputation through thought leadership, executive positioning, speaking engagements, industry awards and recognition programs.
- Partners with business leaders and subject matter experts to create compelling content and storytelling that strengthens CNA's market presence and supports strategic priorities.
- Monitors emerging issues, assesses potential reputational impacts and recommends communications strategies, messaging and response plans.
- Manages agency relationships and external communications projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, brand standards and expected outcomes.
- Measures and analyzes communications performance, media coverage and reputation-building activities, leveraging insights to optimize future strategies and programs.
- Collaborates across Marketing & Communications and business teams to ensure consistent messaging and a coordinated approach to external engagement.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Commercial insurance industry experience required.
- Strong expertise in external communications, media relations and public relations, including earned media strategy, message development, spokesperson support and issues management.
- Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex business, insurance and industry topics into clear, compelling communications.
- Demonstrated ability to develop strategic communications plans that support business objectives and enhance reputation.
- Experience positioning organizations, leaders and subject matter experts through thought leadership, executive visibility programs, speaking engagements and industry recognition opportunities.
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels.
- Proven project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Education & Experience
- Commercial insurance industry experience required.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Typically a minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in corporate communications, public relations, media relations or a related field.
- Experience advising leaders and stakeholders on strategic or high-profile communications initiatives.
#LI-DM1
#LI-Hybrid
I n certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia , California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois , Maryland , Massachusetts , New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $72,000 to $141,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com .
CNA utilizes AI-enabled technology during the recruiting process. For more information, please visit our careers page .
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact leaveadministration@cna.com
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pr manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field
- 5 or more years of experience in media relations, corporate communications, or agency PR
- Demonstrated ability to secure earned media placements in national or trade outlets
- Experience writing press releases, pitches, messaging frameworks, and executive communications
- Proficiency with media monitoring and distribution platforms such as Cision, Meltwater, or MuckRack
- Proven ability to manage crisis communications and counsel senior leadership on reputational risk
Tips for Your Pr Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume for each sector
Corporate PR and agency PR require different emphasis. For in-house roles, highlight owned narrative work and executive communications. For agency roles, lead with client diversity, media placement volume, and your ability to manage multiple accounts without dropping coverage.
Build a clip portfolio before you apply
Most pr manager hiring managers expect to see placements, not just a list of outlets you pitched. Organize your portfolio by campaign, include the brief, the angle you pitched, and the resulting coverage so reviewers can evaluate your strategic thinking, not just your output.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists pr manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job titles that feed into the role
Postings for pr manager often sit alongside titles like communications manager, media relations manager, and public affairs manager. Search all three when scanning for openings so you don't miss roles that match your experience but use different title conventions.
Prepare a crisis communications example
Interviewers consistently ask for a situation where you managed a reputational issue under pressure. Have one example ready that covers what triggered the situation, how you decided on messaging, which channels you used, and how the story resolved.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
PR roles vary widely in whether you manage a team, an agency retainer, or both. Before accepting any offer, clarify reporting structure, budget authority, and whether media buying or event production falls under your remit, since those affect workload and career trajectory.
Pr Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most pr managers?
The companies hiring the most pr managers right now include Apple, Perk, and Wishup, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is strongest in technology, consumer brands, and professional services.
How many pr manager jobs are remote?
About 81% of pr manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the communications field. Media relations and corporate communications sub-specialties tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible positions, while public affairs and government relations roles more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a pr manager?
Most pr managers start with a degree in public relations, communications, or journalism, then build several years of experience as a coordinator or specialist handling media pitching, press releases, and event support. From there, the path to manager typically runs through leading a campaign independently, taking on a direct report, or managing an agency relationship without daily supervision.
Can you get hired as a pr manager without much experience?
Breaking into a pr manager title with limited experience is possible if you can demonstrate outcomes rather than just responsibilities. Hiring managers respond to candidates who show a specific placement they secured, a crisis they helped contain, or a communications strategy they built from scratch, even in a junior or freelance context. A strong portfolio matters more than years on a resume.
What does the pr manager interview process look like?
Most pr manager interview processes run through an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on past campaigns and media results, and a final round that often includes a case study or writing exercise. The case study typically asks you to draft a press strategy or respond to a hypothetical reputational issue, so preparing a clear framework in advance gives you a real advantage.
Where can I find and apply to pr manager jobs?
You can find and apply to pr manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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