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Public Relations Manager

Fisher Commercial Management

Portland, OR 97209 • $65,000 to $85,000 / yr • 10/7/2026

Job Description

Job Description

The Public Relations Manager develops and executes strategic communication plans to enhance brand reputation, manage media relations, and drive corporate communications. This role oversees press release distribution, coordinates public relations campaigns, and crafts clear messaging to align with business goals and engage target audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute comprehensive public relations strategies, communications campaigns, and outreach initiatives.
  • Establish and maintain strong media relations with journalists, reporters, editors, and industry publications.
  • Write, edit, and distribute press releases, media kits, pitch letters, and official public statements.
  • Monitor media coverage, track press mentions, and generate performance reports on public sentiment and brand awareness.
  • Coordinate press conferences, public events, media interviews, and promotional activities.
  • Partner with marketing, social media, and digital communications teams to ensure unified brand messaging.
  • Direct crisis communication strategies, manage risk response, and safeguard organizational reputation.
  • Measure PR campaign performance metrics, evaluate return on investment, and refine strategic plans accordingly.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in science, business, communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
  • 2 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or media relations.
  • Demonstrated track record of managing PR campaigns, press coverage, and media outreach.
  • Strong written communication, verbal communication, copy editing, and public speaking skills.
  • Hands-on experience with media monitoring tools, press release distribution services, and crisis communications.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to fast-paced environments, and meet press deadlines.