Senior Manager, Public Relations

Senior Manager, Public Relations – Hybrid

Towson, MD, USA  

The Job:  

As a Senior Manager, Public Relations, you’ll be part of our Public Relations team working as a hybrid employee.  You’ll get to:  

• Responsible for developing and executing strategic communications initiatives that enhance and protect the organization’s reputation.
• This role leads media relations, external communications, thought leadership, crisis communications support, and public relations campaigns aligned to business priorities.
• The position reports into the VP, Public Relations and partners closely with senior leadership, marketing, legal, HR, and business teams to ensure consistent, compelling, and effective messaging across external audiences.
• Develop and implement comprehensive public relations strategies that support corporate and business objectives.
• Lead proactive media relations efforts, including press outreach, relationship building with journalists, and management of media inquiries.
• Draft and review press releases, media statements, executive talking points, Q&A documents, briefing materials, and other external communications.
• Identify opportunities to elevate brand reputation through earned media, speaking engagements, awards, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align messaging across corporate communications, marketing, investor relations, HR, and executive leadership.
• Support crisis communications planning and response, including issue monitoring, message development, and rapid-response coordination.
• Track, analyze, and report on PR campaign performance, media coverage, share of voice, and reputation metrics.
• Manage external PR agencies, vendors, and communication partners to ensure high-quality execution and measurable results.
• Provide communications counsel to senior leaders and serve as a trusted advisor on reputation-sensitive matters.
• Ensure all external communications are accurate, on-brand, timely, and aligned with company policies and legal requirements.

The Person:  

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in public relations, corporate communications, media relations, or external communications.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic PR campaigns.
• Strong media relations background with a track record of securing earned media coverage.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience supporting executive communications and high-visibility announcements.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience handling sensitive or reputation-related issues with sound judgment and professionalism.

The Details:  

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:  

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

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• This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. ​

• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.​

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases. ​

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being. ​

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.