Public Relations Manager
Stride, Inc.

Job Description

Over 20 years ago, Stride was founded to provide personalized learning - powered by technology. We reached students where they were in their own journeys. We knocked down their barriers to great education. And we gave every learner equal opportunity to succeed - however they defined success. Stride innovated the learning experience with online and blended learning that prepared them for their lives ahead.

Stride is a community of passionate leaders. Whether teachers, engineers, curriculum writers, or financial managers - whatever your expertise or role, we all work to empower futures through learning. And changing the trajectory of learning itself is one of our greatest missions. Join us in developing more effective ways to learn and helping learners build the skills and confidence they need to make their way forward in life.

SUMMARY: As a Public Relations Manager, you'll shape our public image, manage local media strategies, oversee agency relationships, create press materials, report metrics, and drive PR successes for Stride.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Comprehensive PR and Content Strategies: Develop and implement holistic PR and content strategies aligned with our company's brand, goals, and objectives. Your creativity and strategic thinking will be instrumental.
• Local Media Strategy Oversight: You'll be in charge of the K12 school local earned media strategy and work closely with our marketing team to seamlessly integrate earned media into our overall marketing strategy.
• Agency Management: Collaborate with external PR agencies in local markets to support schools. Manage RFP process for new agencies.
• Press Materials Creation and Editing: Craft and edit press materials, including news releases, media pitches, and interview briefings. Your ability to convey our key messages effectively is crucial.
• Metrics Reporting: Provide weekly reporting metrics on earned media. Utilize Meltwater and other sources to track our PR impact, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• PR Wins for Stride: Drive PR successes for Stride departments and products. Develop and execute press strategies, collaborate with media outlets, and secure coverage.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: You should have 7-10 years of experience in communications, with a preference for candidates who have worked in a PR agency. Your background should demonstrate your ability to navigate complex communication challenges and deliver impactful results.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential. You'll be crafting press materials, interacting with media professionals, and representing our brand externally. Your ability to convey messages clearly and persuasively is critical.
• Analytical Approach: We value an analytical mindset. You'll be responsible for measuring the impact of our PR efforts, so experience providing metrics to support PR initiatives is a significant advantage.
• Attention to Detail: As a detail-oriented professional, you'll ensure accuracy in press releases, media pitches, and other materials. Your organizational skills will be crucial in managing multiple tasks effectively.
  
• Creativity and Latitude: We encourage creativity! You'll have the freedom to innovate and explore new approaches. Bring fresh ideas to the table and contribute to our PR strategy.
• Self-Motivation and Professionalism: We seek individuals who are self-motivated, proactive, and maintain a positive and professional demeanor. Your enthusiasm for PR and commitment to excellence will set you apart.
• Meltwater Proficiency: Familiarity with Meltwater, a media intelligence platform, is a plus. If you're already skilled in using Meltwater for media monitoring and analysis, it's an advantage.
• Media Landscape Awareness: Understanding the media landscape and staying informed about emerging trends is crucial. You'll adapt our PR strategies to align with industry developments.
• Multi-Channel Approach: Experience with a multi-channel PR approach is beneficial. Whether it's traditional media, social platforms, or influencer engagement, your versatility matters.

Certificates and Licenses: None

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, English, Communications, or Marketing with a focus on PR or Advertising is required.
• 7-10 years of experience in communications

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

• We anticipate the salary range to be $$79,325.25 - $167,787.60 Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual's compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Job Type
Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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