Public Relations Manager Jobs
Public Relations Manager jobs are open across corporate communications, agencies, nonprofits, healthcare, and technology, from coordinator-level to director, with specializations in media relations, crisis communications, and executive communications. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
Find Public Relations Manager JobsLooking for remote work? View remote public relations manager jobs →Student or new grad? View public relations manager internships →Overview
Showing 5 of 375+ Public Relations Manager jobs
Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Public Relations and Marketing supports the strategic development, execution, and evaluation of integrated marketing, communications, and public relations initiatives for Gila River Health Care (GRHC), serving the Gila River Indian Community. This role advances the organization’s mission to provide high-quality, culturally responsive care to the GRIC Community. The position plays a critical role in strengthening community trust, promoting health and wellness, and ensuring all communications reflect the Community’s values, traditions, and commitment to self-governance. The Assistant Director also supports operational functions including budgeting, contracts, procurement, and vendor management in alignment with GRHC policies and stewardship of resources.
Critical Tasks:
- Assist in developing and executing marketing and communications strategies that align with GRHC’s mission and
- community health needs
- Lead, supervise, and support marketing staff to ensure efficient operations, successful project execution, and achievement of organizational objectives.
- Ensure all initiatives reflect and respect tribal sovereignty and self-governance principles
- Collaborate with GRHC leadership, and community stakeholders to align messaging and outreach efforts
- Ensure all messaging, visuals, and campaigns reflect the values, traditions, and cultural identity of the GRHC Community.
- Maintain brand standards while integrating culturally meaningful elements and language
- Review and approve materials to ensure cultural sensitivity and appropriateness
- Support crisis communications with a focus on transparency, cultural awareness, and community impact
- Lead planning and execution of community events, health fairs, wellness initiatives, and culturally significant events
- Coordinate participation in GRIC observances, celebrations, and community gatherings
- Manage sponsorships and partnerships to ensure alignment with Community priorities and benefit to members
- Build and maintain strong relationships with tribal departments, programs, schools, and community leaders
- Assist in development and oversight of the department’s budget with strong emphasis on responsible stewardship of company resources
- Oversee procurement processes including purchase orders, invoicing, and financial documentation
- Support financial reporting, audits, and accountability standards
- Manage contracts for marketing services, media, sponsorships, and external partnerships.
- Oversee vendor performance, ensuring deliverables, timelines, and budgets are met
- Support payroll processes, timekeeping, and personnel documentation in coordination with HR and Finance
- Assist in staffing coordination, resource allocation, and departmental operations
- Ensure compliance with GRHC policies and procedures
- Support digital strategy including website, social media, and email communications with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity
- Ensure communications are accessible to elders and individuals with varying levels of digital access
- Monitor performance metrics and adjust strategies to better reach Community members
- Support internal communications that foster employee engagement, cultural pride, and alignment with GRHC’s mission
- Promote awareness of Community events, cultural observances, and organizational initiatives
- Reinforce a workplace culture grounded in respect, service, and shared purpose
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to marketing and communications staff
- Collaborate across GRHC departments including clinical, behavioral health, public health, and tribal programs
- Foster a collaborative, respectful, and mission-driven team environment
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a closely related field of study required.
- 5+ years of experience (healthcare preferred) in marketing, public relations, or a related field required.
- Experience in developing and maintaining marketing strategies and with digital marketing and related software applications required.
- Demonstrates ability to relate to diverse cultures and specifically the Gila River Community and/or other Native American cultures and community health services.
- Be a member of a federally recognized tribe, preferred.
Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Public Relations and Marketing supports the strategic development, execution, and evaluation of integrated marketing, communications, and public relations initiatives for Gila River Health Care (GRHC), serving the Gila River Indian Community. This role advances the organization’s mission to provide high-quality, culturally responsive care to the GRIC Community. The position plays a critical role in strengthening community trust, promoting health and wellness, and ensuring all communications reflect the Community’s values, traditions, and commitment to self-governance. The Assistant Director also supports operational functions including budgeting, contracts, procurement, and vendor management in alignment with GRHC policies and stewardship of resources.
Critical Tasks:
- Assist in developing and executing marketing and communications strategies that align with GRHC’s mission and
- community health needs
- Lead, supervise, and support marketing staff to ensure efficient operations, successful project execution, and achievement of organizational objectives.
- Ensure all initiatives reflect and respect tribal sovereignty and self-governance principles
- Collaborate with GRHC leadership, and community stakeholders to align messaging and outreach efforts
- Ensure all messaging, visuals, and campaigns reflect the values, traditions, and cultural identity of the GRHC Community.
- Maintain brand standards while integrating culturally meaningful elements and language
- Review and approve materials to ensure cultural sensitivity and appropriateness
- Support crisis communications with a focus on transparency, cultural awareness, and community impact
- Lead planning and execution of community events, health fairs, wellness initiatives, and culturally significant events
- Coordinate participation in GRIC observances, celebrations, and community gatherings
- Manage sponsorships and partnerships to ensure alignment with Community priorities and benefit to members
- Build and maintain strong relationships with tribal departments, programs, schools, and community leaders
- Assist in development and oversight of the department’s budget with strong emphasis on responsible stewardship of company resources
- Oversee procurement processes including purchase orders, invoicing, and financial documentation
- Support financial reporting, audits, and accountability standards
- Manage contracts for marketing services, media, sponsorships, and external partnerships.
- Oversee vendor performance, ensuring deliverables, timelines, and budgets are met
- Support payroll processes, timekeeping, and personnel documentation in coordination with HR and Finance
- Assist in staffing coordination, resource allocation, and departmental operations
- Ensure compliance with GRHC policies and procedures
- Support digital strategy including website, social media, and email communications with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity
- Ensure communications are accessible to elders and individuals with varying levels of digital access
- Monitor performance metrics and adjust strategies to better reach Community members
- Support internal communications that foster employee engagement, cultural pride, and alignment with GRHC’s mission
- Promote awareness of Community events, cultural observances, and organizational initiatives
- Reinforce a workplace culture grounded in respect, service, and shared purpose
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to marketing and communications staff
- Collaborate across GRHC departments including clinical, behavioral health, public health, and tribal programs
- Foster a collaborative, respectful, and mission-driven team environment
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a closely related field of study required.
- 5+ years of experience (healthcare preferred) in marketing, public relations, or a related field required.
- Experience in developing and maintaining marketing strategies and with digital marketing and related software applications required.
- Demonstrates ability to relate to diverse cultures and specifically the Gila River Community and/or other Native American cultures and community health services.
- Be a member of a federally recognized tribe, preferred.
Public Relations Manager Jobs by Experience Level
Top Cities Hiring Public Relations Managers
Explore public relations manager openings in the cities hiring most right now.
See All 375+ Public Relations Manager Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Public Relations Manager JobsPublic Relations Manager Job Market
Who's Hiring
- Highwire22
- Northrop Grumman9
- Avenue Z7
- FINN Partners5
- 24 Seven Talent4
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Technology & Software
- Marketing & Advertising
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in public relations manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
- 5 or more years of public relations or corporate communications experience
- Demonstrated experience pitching and securing earned media coverage
- Proficiency with media monitoring and distribution platforms such as Cision or Meltwater
- Experience managing agency relationships or cross-functional communications teams
- Familiarity with crisis communications protocols and executive messaging
Tips for Your Public Relations Manager Job Search
Quantify campaigns instead of describing them
Your resume should show earned media results in concrete terms: coverage placements secured, share of voice gained, or press release pickup rates. Hiring managers for public relations manager roles compare candidates on outcomes, not activity, so every bullet needs a measurable result attached.
Build a clips portfolio before applying
Assemble a short portfolio of press releases, pitch letters, and earned coverage you drove. Even candidates with years of experience lose interviews because they can't produce writing samples quickly. Keep a shareable folder updated so you can attach it to any application within minutes.
Filter openings by reporting structure
Public relations manager roles vary widely depending on whether you report to a CMO, CCO, or an agency account director. Read each job description carefully to identify who you'd work under, since that determines your autonomy, client exposure, and growth path more than the title does.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists public relations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare crisis scenarios for interviews
Most public relations manager interviews include a situational question about handling a reputational crisis or negative press cycle. Prepare two or three real examples where you managed stakeholder messaging under pressure, including what you said, to whom, and how the coverage shifted.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Before you accept, clarify whether the role includes agency oversight, budget authority, and executive access. Public relations manager titles cover very different scopes at different organizations, and misaligned expectations around media spend or spokesperson access are the most common reason new hires leave within a year.
Public Relations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most public relations managers?
The companies hiring the most public relations managers right now include Highwire, Northrop Grumman, and Avenue Z, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Industries with the highest concentration of openings tend to include technology, healthcare, and consumer brands.
How many public relations manager jobs are remote?
About 69% of public relations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a role that can often be performed without a daily on-site presence. Sub-specializations such as digital PR, content communications, and analyst relations tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible postings.
How do you become a public relations manager?
Most public relations managers start in coordinator or specialist roles at an agency or in-house communications team, building a portfolio of media placements and press materials over several years. Progressing into management typically requires demonstrating you can lead a campaign independently, manage junior staff or agency partners, and advise senior stakeholders on messaging strategy.
Can you get hired as a public relations manager without much experience?
Breaking into a public relations manager role with limited experience is difficult but possible if you can show evidence of real communications work. Freelance PR projects, campus communications roles, nonprofit press work, or a strong portfolio of writing samples can substitute for traditional agency or corporate experience when applying to smaller organizations or startups.
What does the public relations manager interview process look like?
Interviews for public relations manager roles typically begin with a recruiter screen focused on your background and media relationships, followed by a hiring manager conversation that goes deep on campaign examples and crisis scenarios. Many employers add a written exercise, such as drafting a press release or pitching a story angle, before a final round with communications leadership or the CMO.
Where can I find and apply to public relations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to public relations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each listing from the page.
See All 375+ Public Relations Manager Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Public Relations Manager Jobs