CoreCivic · 14 hours ago
Manager, Public Relations
Brentwood, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expCoreCivic is currently seeking a Manager, Public Relations. The role involves overseeing strategic social media initiatives, developing targeted content for media relations, and serving as an official spokesperson for the company.
Government
Responsibilities
Oversees strategic social media initiatives and develops targeted content that supports media relations and other public affairs objectives
Provides guidance and content development for executive-level participation on social media platforms
Serves as an official spokesperson for the company in crisis/response media communications and other forms of communication with external stakeholders
Assists in managing and coordinating strategic media and public affairs activities with facility spokespersons, government partners, and other key stakeholders
Serves as mentor and subject matter expertise resource to other members of the Public Affairs team and other departments across the enterprise as needed
Develops and implements social media strategies to align with public affairs and corporate communications objectives
Creates, schedules, and publishes engaging content across social media platforms in support of public affairs team's response and promote media efforts
Monitors and responds to comments, messages and mentions to foster community engagement, amplify factual and contextual messages, and educate stakeholders
Analyzes social media activities and trends, algorithm changes and best practices to inform and enhance social media engagement strategies
Writes and produces news releases, talking points, technical papers, correspondence, and other professionally written materials/content in multiple formats
Serves as company spokesperson, fielding media requests, gathering information and providing on-the-record media interviews and statements, and other public presentations as needed
Engages members of the media and pitches newsworthy stories that promote the brand and reputation of the company while educating the public about the company's programs, services and related achievements
Supports department leadership in building and maintaining strategic relationships with stakeholders and allies for the company
Assists department leadership and works closely with partnership development teams in the development and management of stakeholder outreach, messaging and related strategies
Provides subject matter expertise in the form of coaching, support and collaboration to other members of the Communications team as well as other departments across the enterprise, as needed and requested
Participates in and completes special public affairs projects as assigned by department leadership and senior management
Domestic U.S. travel may be required
Qualification
Required
Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, or related field is required
4+ years of experience and strong subject matter expertise in managing social media platforms is required
Media/public relations experience, including as an on-the-record spokesperson, is required
Experience with stakeholder engagement is required
Effective communication skills; written, verbal, and listening, are required
Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of the organization, including senior management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required
Company
CoreCivic
CoreCivic Inc. is a diversified government solutions company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2B2025-12-01Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2024-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-10-12Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Damon Hininger
President/CEO
Patrick Swindle
President & Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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