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Reports To: Chief Development & Communications Officer
Location: 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Salary Range: $110k-115k Annualized Salary. Comprehensive Benefits & PTO Package
Position Summary
Care For the Homeless (CFH) seeks an experienced Manager, Strategic Communications & Public Relations to lead internal and external communications that strengthen organizational visibility, reputation, and engagement. Reporting to the Chief Development & Communications Officer, this role serves as a key communications and marketing resource responsible for media relations, executive communications, brand stewardship, storytelling, and content development that advances CFH’s mission and impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Public Relations & Media: Write and distribute press releases; research, develop, and pitch media stories; cultivate relationships with journalists and media partners; coordinate interviews and spokesperson opportunities; secure earned and pro-bono media opportunities; monitor media coverage; and prepare crisis communications when needed.
- External Communications: Develop organizational announcements, newsletters, feature stories, website content, publications, and communications that support organizational priorities, advocacy efforts, and public awareness initiatives.
- Internal & Executive Communications: Draft executive speeches, talking points, presentations, leadership messages, Town Hall communications, CEO engagement initiatives, webinar scripts, podcast content, and employee communications.
- Brand Messaging & Reputation: Support organizational positioning, brand management, reputation-building efforts, rebranding initiatives, website enhancements, and visual identity projects including branding and logo development.
- Campaigns & Events: Create messaging and communications materials for fundraising campaigns, donor engagement efforts, advocacy initiatives, special events, podcasts, webinars, and community outreach programs.
- Annual Impact Report & Publications: Lead editorial planning, content development, storytelling, interviews, writing, and coordination with creative partners to produce high-quality publications and impact reports.
- Communications Planning & Analytics: Maintain editorial calendars, coordinate communications projects, research paid media opportunities, track media placements and engagement metrics, and provide reporting on communications performance.
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields.
- 7+ years of progressive communications, public relations, media relations, or strategic communications experience.
- Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, media relations, and project management skills.
- Experience developing executive communications, public messaging, and organizational content across multiple platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, public health, social services, or other mission-driven organizations preferred.
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Reports To: Chief Development & Communications Officer
Location: 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Salary Range: $110k-115k Annualized Salary. Comprehensive Benefits & PTO Package
Position Summary
Care For the Homeless (CFH) seeks an experienced Manager, Strategic Communications & Public Relations to lead internal and external communications that strengthen organizational visibility, reputation, and engagement. Reporting to the Chief Development & Communications Officer, this role serves as a key communications and marketing resource responsible for media relations, executive communications, brand stewardship, storytelling, and content development that advances CFH’s mission and impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Public Relations & Media: Write and distribute press releases; research, develop, and pitch media stories; cultivate relationships with journalists and media partners; coordinate interviews and spokesperson opportunities; secure earned and pro-bono media opportunities; monitor media coverage; and prepare crisis communications when needed.
- External Communications: Develop organizational announcements, newsletters, feature stories, website content, publications, and communications that support organizational priorities, advocacy efforts, and public awareness initiatives.
- Internal & Executive Communications: Draft executive speeches, talking points, presentations, leadership messages, Town Hall communications, CEO engagement initiatives, webinar scripts, podcast content, and employee communications.
- Brand Messaging & Reputation: Support organizational positioning, brand management, reputation-building efforts, rebranding initiatives, website enhancements, and visual identity projects including branding and logo development.
- Campaigns & Events: Create messaging and communications materials for fundraising campaigns, donor engagement efforts, advocacy initiatives, special events, podcasts, webinars, and community outreach programs.
- Annual Impact Report & Publications: Lead editorial planning, content development, storytelling, interviews, writing, and coordination with creative partners to produce high-quality publications and impact reports.
- Communications Planning & Analytics: Maintain editorial calendars, coordinate communications projects, research paid media opportunities, track media placements and engagement metrics, and provide reporting on communications performance.
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields.
- 7+ years of progressive communications, public relations, media relations, or strategic communications experience.
- Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, media relations, and project management skills.
- Experience developing executive communications, public messaging, and organizational content across multiple platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, public health, social services, or other mission-driven organizations preferred.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in public relations and communications manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
- Experience writing and editing press releases, media pitches, and executive communications
- Demonstrated ability to manage media relationships and secure earned coverage
- Proficiency with media monitoring and measurement tools
- Experience developing and executing crisis communications plans
- Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple campaigns simultaneously
Tips for Your Public Relations and Communications Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
Agency PR and in-house corporate communications roles require different emphasis. Highlight media placements and client results for agency roles, and shift to internal messaging strategy and stakeholder alignment when targeting corporate or nonprofit postings.
Build a portfolio of measurable outcomes
Hiring managers want proof of impact, not just responsibilities. Include press coverage secured, campaign reach, crisis response timelines, or internal adoption rates from communications rollouts so your results are concrete and comparable across candidates.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists public relations and communications manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by communications specialty
Job titles vary widely: some employers post for media relations managers, others for communications directors or public affairs managers. Search multiple title variations to avoid missing openings that match your background but use different terminology.
Prepare a crisis scenario for interviews
Most hiring panels for this role will walk you through a hypothetical crisis and ask how you'd respond. Practice structuring your answer around stakeholder mapping, message sequencing, and channel selection rather than general crisis principles.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
In PR and communications, the structure of a role matters as much as pay. When negotiating, clarify whether you'll own media relations, internal comms, or both, and confirm whether you'll have direct report authority or be a sole contributor.
Public Relations and Communications Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most public relations and communications managers?
The most active employers for public relations and communications managers right now are CHRISTUS Health, hhv, and NCCER, and the most openings are in New York, Ohio, and Kansas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large nonprofits, and consumer brands tend to maintain consistent demand for this role.
How many public relations and communications manager jobs are remote?
About 62% of public relations and communications manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying by industry and employer size. Media relations and content-focused roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while crisis communications and government affairs roles more often require an on-site or hybrid presence.
How do you become a public relations and communications manager?
Most public relations and communications managers start with a degree in communications, journalism, or public relations, then build experience in writing, media pitching, and campaign execution at the coordinator or specialist level. Moving into management typically requires a portfolio of measurable results, demonstrated ability to manage agency relationships or vendor partners, and experience leading at least one major communications initiative independently.
Can you get hired as a public relations and communications manager with limited experience?
Some employers, particularly growing nonprofits and mid-size companies, will hire candidates into manager-level roles if they have strong writing samples, demonstrated media placements, and experience owning a communications function even at a small scale. Freelance PR work, agency internships, and in-house coordinator roles that included media relations or executive communications are the most credible stepping stones for candidates without years of formal management experience.
What does the public relations and communications manager interview process look like?
The interview process for this role typically includes a phone or video screen with HR, a writing or editing exercise, and a panel interview with marketing, executive leadership, or department heads. Many employers add a case study or scenario exercise asking you to draft a crisis response, media statement, or communications plan. References from media contacts or past executives you've supported can carry significant weight in final-round decisions.
Where can I find and apply to public relations and communications manager jobs?
You can find and apply to public relations and communications manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing. No third-party redirects or intermediary steps are involved in the application process.
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