Mid-America Public Relations Manager

Mid-America Public Relations Manager Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is an organization of member firms devoted to excellence in providing professional services and advice.  We are focused on client service through a global strategy executed locally in nearly 150 countries.  With access to the deep intellectual capital of 135,000 people worldwide, our member firms (including their affiliates) deliver services in four professional areas: audit, tax, financial advisory services and consulting. They serve over one-half of the world's largest companies, as well as large national enterprises, public institutions, and successful, fast-growing global growth companies. For more information, please visit Deloitte's web site at www.deloitte.com   Deloitte is currently searching for a Public Relations Manager to support its Mid-America region. This person will work with senior leadership and senior marketing and business development professionals in support of the firm's business objectives and marketing initiatives in the Mid-America region. The main role of the Public Relations Manager is to work as part of the National Public Relations team and with regional leadership to provide strategic public relations expertise for specific industries, geographies and / or products and services. This position will be located in Deloitte's Houston office. Responsibilities include the following: - As a part of the National Public Relations team, work with regional leadership, marketing and business development leadership, client service professionals and marketing communications professionals, to formulate and execute an integrated public relations and marketing approach in support of sales efforts. - Execute a strategic public relations program in support of regional business objectives and other national communications platforms/initiatives supporting the values of the organization (i.e. community involvement and diversity and inclusion initiatives, amongst others). - Act as primary media contact for the firm in the Mid-America region, for proactive media relations campaigns and initiatives, in addition to reactive (i.e. fielding all incoming media calls and determining validity of opportunity, spokesperson to conduct interview, etc.). - Track, monitor and evaluate public relations activities and accomplishments and provide recommendations to senior leadership. - Work with limited PR agency resources to initiate special projects and activities according to plan and within budget parameters. - Work with National PR team members and local marketing professionals to identify and secure speaking opportunities for senior leadership to enhance visibility and eminence as subject matter specialists in their respective fields, including some preparation of remarks, coordination of logistics, and coaching partners on presentation skills. - In accordance with the defined strategic communications goals and initiatives, contribute to the development and implementation of public relations campaigns to enhance visibility and increase both revenue and market share for the firm's industry groups and service lines. - Provide direction and coordination in the design and execution of initiatives geared toward generating positive publicity for the firm and local partners, including but not limited to press releases, proactive media contact, speeches, conferences, seminars and trade shows - With National Public Relations team, maintain overall public relations budget and standardize public relations methods to ensure consistency and cost effectiveness. - Prepare and execute crisis communications program to monitor for and neutralize negative press coverage of the firm.   - Daily discretion in the coordination and development of public relations programs and plans. - 8+ years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations or sales - Experience collaborating with teams in a professional services or large matrixed company - Experience working with PR agencies (outside agency experience a plus) - Excellent written and oral communications skills and professional client service manner - Superior Microsoft Office skills - Demonstrated ability to take initiative and interact with all levels of management - Project management experience - Sound knowledge of public relations and marketing fundamentals - Negotiation and presentation skills required - Flexibility and adaptability required - Undergraduate degree in public relations, marketing, communications or related field About DeloitteDeloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a Swiss Verein, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. 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