Public Relations Manager

Xceed Financial Credit Union Seeks Experienced Public Relations Manager Xceed Financial Credit Union is currently searching for a Public Relations Manager to work with senior leadership and senior marketing and business development professionals in support of the credit union’s business objectives and marketing initiatives in the Rochester market and other key priority markets. The main role of this individual is to be active in the Rochester business community and look for strategic business and public relations opportunities. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:·  Work with regional leadership, and marketing and business development leadership, to formulate and execute an integrated public relations and marketing approach in support of sales efforts.·  Execute a strategic public relations program in support of business objectives in the Rochester market. Â·  Attend, and/or host various community and business events to further the exposure of XFCU. Â·  Develop relationships with key business leaders, local media outlets, and political leaders. Â·  Act as Rochester media contact for proactive media relations campaigns and initiatives Â·  Track, monitor and evaluate public relations activities and accomplishments and provide recommendations to senior leadership. Â·  Work with regional leadership and executive leadership to identify and secure speaking opportunities for senior leadership to enhance visibility of XFCU. Includes preparation of remarks, coordination of logistics, and coaching on presentation skills Â·  In accordance with the defined strategic communications goals and initiatives, contribute to the development and implementation of public relations campaigns to enhance visibility and increase members, shares, and loans. Â·  Daily discretion in the coordination and development of public relations programs and plans. Â·  Implement Government Relations plan in CA and NY.Basic Requirements: Â·  10+ years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations or sales·  Experience collaborating with teams·  Excellent written and oral communications skills and professional client service manner·  Superior Microsoft Office skills·  Demonstrated ability to take initiative and interact with all levels of management·  Project management experience·  Sound knowledge of public relations and marketing fundamentals·  Negotiation and presentation skills required·  Flexibility and adaptability required·  Undergraduate degree in public relations, marketing, communications or related field     Company: Xceed Financial Credit Union Location: Rochester, NY 14615 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Marketing/Product Relevant Work Experience: 10+ to 15 Years Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Occupations: Investor and Public/Media Relations Industry: Banking Company: Xceed Financial Credit Union Reference Code: PR-NY