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Company Summary

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. We deliver communications to bring families and communities together. Our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Sling TV, Gen Mobile, and Hughes. At EchoStar, it's not just a job, it's a launchpad.

Department Summary

Our Corporate Communications team is made up of a variety of storytellers with a united purpose. We work cross-functionally to communicate our organization's stories to journalists, thought leaders and industry experts. From media relations to internal message building, we tell DISH's unique story of innovation.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Does shaping a brand and leading a quickly evolving industry drive you? Are you passionate about using communications to help tell a brand's story and reach consumers in new ways?

We are seeking an experienced communications manager to join EchoStar's Corporate Communications team. The Corporate Communications Manager will support several key EchoStar business lines : DISH TV, Sling TV and Boost Mobile in the development and execution of integrated communications strategies that engage media and drive subscriber acquisition.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop strategic, targeted brand communications plans aligned with needs of the business; understand and simplify complex ideas / technical issues and make them relatable to those outside the industry; manage proactive media programs; and drive strategic planning initiatives

Partner with Marketing, Programming, Product and Operations teams to develop compelling stories that amplify our leadership position; serve as corporate communications subject matter expert; and follow public relations best practices for integrated campaigns, measurement, trends and media opportunities

Manage campaign reporting and develop future campaigns based on lessons learned

Work cross-functionally to build communications strategies that engage customers and partners, drive brand affinity and support subscriber growth; serve as trusted communications advisor to the company; provide constructive feedback to executives; staff interviews and presentations

Manage the creation and routine updates of PR materials including fact sheets, media pitches, FAQs, executive bios, press releases, blog posts; engage on crisis communications topics

Secure national, local and trade earned media placements; actively pitch, conduct proactive follow-up, and track and report results

Develop strategies and provide cross-functional guidance when launching PR projects and campaigns; conduct proactive follow-up, and track and report results

Manage other corporate communications team members, train and develop other corporate communications team members

Oversee cross-functional resources; model a collaborative and team-oriented approach; work collaboratively throughout the business

Effectively communicate with senior leaders, including presenting strategy and results; encourage partnership, enthusiasm and strategic thinking

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education & Experience :

Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing or similar applicable field and / or combination of relevant experience

8-12 years of professional PR / communications experience

Skills and Qualifications :

Solid grasp of AP style and ability to draft all media materials based on these guidelines

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; including strong media relations skills; experience writing news releases, blog posts, pitches, speeches and other written materials; experience in creating and drafting engaging social media content

Experience in consumer PR; demonstrated ability to use creative thinking to develop PR opportunities, media stories and social media content; experience using integrated social media tactics to supplement PR activities is a plus

Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills; ability to communicate recommendations and present new ideas to management / executive leadership

Strict attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines; solid organizational and project management skills; ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage projects autonomously

Proven ability to transform data, reports and analytics into strategic recommendations and action plans

Background developing and delivering strategic media relations campaigns for consumer tech products

Task manager skilled in communication program planning and execution

Experience in building media relationships across tech, business and consumer media outlets

Proven ability leading cross-functional teams, managing agency resources, and directing other corporate communications team members

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

Salary Ranges

Compensation : $83,950.00 / Year - $125,000.00 / Year

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school / graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact leaves@dish.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

Click the links to access the following statements : EEO Policy Statement (https : / / www.echostar.com / content / dam / echostar / files / EEO%20Policy%20Statement.pdf) , Pay Transparency (https : / / www.echostar.com / content / dam / echostar / files / Pay%20Transparency%20Nondescrimination%20Provision.pdf) , EEOC Know Your Rights (English (https : / / www.echostar.com / content / dam / echostar / files / EEOC%20Know%20Your%20Rights.pdf) / Spanish (https : / / www.echostar.com / content / dam / echostar / files / EEOC%20Know%20Your%20Rights%20%28Spanish%29.pdf) )

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. EEO is the law.

At EchoStar, you have the right to request reasonable accommodations. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact careers@echostar.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.