Regional Communications Manager

Purple Heart Homes (PHH) is seeking a Regional Communications Manager (RCM) to work with the Marketing and Communications team in our corporate office located in Statesville, North Carolina. This is an on-site position.

We are seeking an outgoing, never-met-a-stranger, conversationalist with an enthusiastic compassion to help the Veteran community. If are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives, working collaboratively, and have a keen knack for storytelling, then we encourage you to apply for this exciting position.

This position reports directly to PHH's Director of Communications and will be responsible for developing proactive communications plans, messaging strategy, and press materials that achieve media results, support advocacy goals, and promote brand growth and awareness in the designated region. The position will function within the PHH Marketing & Communications team and will join a 3-person team that includes a representative from Donor Development and Operations working collaboratively to elevate PHH's profile in these states and attract new supporters and allies to our advocacy efforts. This role is responsible for establishing new PHH Chapters while providing support to develop and grow existing Chapters in the region. The RCM will manage all volunteer events, Veteran Mission Completes, and fundraising events for the region. This individual must possess a strong work ethic, be a self-starter, and be committed to PHH's core values and mission. They will identify and work with local, and national media outlets and cultivate relationships with reporters, bloggers, editors, and other media professionals to publicize and communicate PHH's strategic priorities. The RCM will also coordinate closely with various coalitions to advance PHH's mission.

Responsibilities

• Manage media operations for targeted state and local campaigns.
• Develop, disseminate, and coordinate with the Marketing & Communications team on the production

of diverse communication tools, including, but not limited to, press pitches, editorial board memos,

press releases, statements, paid media, and digital materials.

• Coordinate and collaborate on the 3-person team (Regional Project Manager and Regional

Development Officer) on regional campaigns and fundraising efforts, new Chapter development, and

existing Chapter management and support.

• Travel required up to 50% to support Chapter growth.
• Work with the Marketing & Communications team to develop effective message and communications

strategies.

• Develop key relationships with the press and secure top-tier media hits.
• Collaborate with the Digital Marketing Manager on regional events, fundraising, and volunteer

opportunities to promote on all PHH social platforms.

• Respond in real-time to media inquiries.
• Drive coordination and development of emerging messaging opportunities.
• Act as on-the-record spokesperson for PHH as needed.
• Provide media relations coaching and training to PHH staff, and Chapter representatives and prepare

both for interviews and other public appearances as needed.

• Lead and recruit volunteers for events.
• Plan and manage all Veteran Mission Complete events.
• Other duties as defined by the Director of Communications, and/or CMO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years or more of relevant experience in media relations, marketing, and/or

communications.

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or marketing-related field.
• Experience developing and implementing communication plans.
• Excellent writing and editing skills are required.
• Strong organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to speak and write clearly and compellingly for internal/external relations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven record of securing placements with traditional and digital media.
• Strong relationships with major regional and national reporters and bloggers are a plus.
• Knowledge and familiarity with Salesforce (or other CRM systems) and media database tools.