Communications & Media Relations Manager

JOB
Join the Port of Portland as our next Communications and Media Relations Manager!Are you a sharp, curious communicator who loves making complex or technical topics engaging, or trying out-of-the-box ways to drive media coverage? Can you stay cool under pressure while fielding media inbounds, or lead crisis communications with clarity and confidence? We’re looking for a Communications and Media Relations Manager who’s equal parts strategist and storyteller—someone who can bring the Port of Portland’s work at PDX to life for our local community, travelers, and influencers. You’ll lead communications and media relations for one of the most admired airports in the country, while amplifying big and small projects across our three airports. Whether it’s getting reporters interested in how we built the new PDX, making sure travelers have the latest updates, or responding to an emerging policy issue, you’ll be at the center of real- time, high-impact communicationsYour role: As Communications and Media Relations Manager, you’ll be a trusted voice for PDX and the Port. Through storytelling on owned channels, generated media coverage, and media response strategies, you’ll help people in our region better understand the Port’s mission and impact – including how we steward PDX airport – and serve as PDX’s lead media spokesperson. You’ll work with a collaborative communications team to develop engaging content, work alongside subject matter experts and internal stakeholders, build relationships with reporters and external partners, and help prepare executive leadership to speak on behalf of the Port. You’ll also lead the Port’s media and communications response in the event of an emergency or crisis at PDX, with support from the rest of the communications team. If you’re ready to use your communications and media expertise to keep PDX travelers informed and raise awareness about the Port of Portland, we’d love to hear from you.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Develop and implement communications and media relations strategies for Port and PDX priorities, focusing on PDX, general aviation, and environmental work.Collaborate with Corporate Communications team to create storytelling content for multiple channels to help external audiences understand the Port’s role in the region and how its shared prosperity mission shows up in projects big and small projects. You’ll also create content and drive media strategies to keep PDX travelers informed.Develop messaging and written materials for proactive and reactive strategies, helping ensure strong, measurable message pull through across a variety of formats and channels. Includes writing key messaging and talking points, press releases, statements, briefings, 1-pagers, or web content.Serve as spokesperson for the Port of Portland and PDX; develop relationships with regional reporters, nationalpress and community publications.Leademergency response communications. Provide 24/7 media assistance on a rotating, on-call basis, including for weather-related issues and emergency response. Ensure that all media relations team members are trained on media inquiry protocols and emergency response procedures.Prepare executives for media interviews and other external speaking engagements; provide leaders and internal stakeholders with strategic communications support.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application Instructions: To ensure full consideration, you must submit a complete application, including a resume and cover letter.Selection Process (tentative schedule): A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources during the week of June 16th. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials.Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation during the week of June 23. Working ConditionsWe offer a flexible hybrid schedule that combines work-life balance with team collaboration. You'll be in the office Tuesday through Thursday to engage with colleagues and support our business lines, with the flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.CompensationOur organization adheres to established salary ranges for each position to ensure equitable pay practices. However, final offers are determined based on various factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and considerations of internal pay equity.