About Lumen
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.
Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.
We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Media Relations Senior Manager who can drive the company's reputation and visibility in the innovation and technology space.
Location
This is a remote opportunity open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S.
The Main Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic media relations plans to promote the company's products, services, and thought leadership in the technology sector.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key reporters, editors, influencers, and analysts who cover innovation and technology topics.
- Pitch and secure positive media coverage across a variety of channels, including print, online, broadcast, and social media.
- Prepare and coach spokespeople for media interviews, events, and speaking opportunities.
- Monitor and analyze media trends, issues, and opportunities in the technology sector and provide insights and recommendations to senior management and internal stakeholders.
- Manage media relations resources and vendors.
What We Look For in a Candidate
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.
- Media Relations as a core strength required
- At least 9 years of experience in media relations, preferably in the technology sector or with technology clients.
- Proven track record of securing high-impact media coverage and building strong media relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling stories and messages for different audiences and platforms.
- Strong knowledge of the technology industry, trends, and issues, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and engaging narratives.
- Creative, proactive, and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation
The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.
Location Based Pay Ranges
$111,480 - $148,630 in these states: AR ID KY LA ME MS NE SC SD
$117,340 - $156,450 in these states: AL AZ FL GA IA IN KS MO MT ND NM OH OK PA TN UT VT WI WV WY
$123,210 - $164,280 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
$129,080 - $172,100 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA
As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.
Requisition #: 334805
Background Screening
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Equal Employment Opportunities
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
Disclaimer
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.
