PAY: $92,000 - $97,000 / Annually

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense
of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better
the public good. CoreCivic is currently seeking a Manager, Public Relations.  Come
join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and
communities we serve.

This is a hybrid position requiring 3
days onsite in Brentwood, TN.

The Manager, Public Relations 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The incumbent should be able to
perform the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent
with the job performance requirements.

1. Develops and implements social media strategies to align with public affairs and corporate communications objectives.
2. Creates, schedules, and publishes engaging content across social media platforms in support of public affairs team's response and promote media efforts.
3. Monitors and responds to comments, messages and mentions to foster community engagement, amplify factual and contextual messages, and educate stakeholders.
4. Analyzes social media activities and trends, algorithm changes and best practices to inform and enhance social media engagement strategies.
5. Writes and produces news releases, talking points, technical papers, correspondence, and other professionally written materials/content in multiple formats.
6. Serves as company spokesperson, fielding media requests, gathering information and providing on-the-record media interviews and statements, and other public presentations as needed.
7. 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.
   
   
8. Supports department leadership in building and maintaining strategic relationships with stakeholders and allies for the company.
9. Assists department leadership and works closely with partnership development teams in the development and management of stakeholder outreach, messaging and related strategies.
10. 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.
11. Participates in and completes special public affairs projects as assigned by department leadership and senior management.
12. Domestic U.S. travel may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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. 

CoreCivic is a Drug Free Workplace &
EOE – Vets/Disabled.