[Hiring] Public Relations Manager @Indigenous Pact PBC

Role Description

Indigenous Pact is seeking a strategic, creative, and culturally attuned Public Relations Manager to lead all external communications and support select internal communications initiatives. This is a high-impact, highly visible role — you will be a primary voice and public face of our organization, helping shape how the world understands and connects with our mission.

As the sole PR practitioner at Indigenous Pact, you will have significant autonomy and ownership, reporting to our VP of Marketing and Communications. You are not just a media relations executor — you are a storyteller and strategist who can spot the moments where Indigenous Pact belongs in the conversation and find creative, meaningful ways to show up there. This position will play a vital role in boosting brand visibility, maintaining a positive public image, and strengthening community relationships, while safeguarding the organization’s reputation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of public relations experience, with a demonstrated track record in media relations and earned media strategy
• Experience working across multiple sectors, ideally including healthcare, technology, Native/Indigenous affairs, and/or corporate social responsibility
• Proven experience as an organizational spokesperson and/or in coaching executives for media engagements
• Exceptional writing and editing skills — you can distill complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives quickly and under deadline
• A creative, strategic mindset with the ability to identify and act on PR opportunities others might miss
• Strong existing relationships with journalists and media contacts, or a demonstrated ability to build them rapidly in new verticals
• Deep cultural competency and sensitivity, particularly in working with or alongside Indigenous communities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities without close supervision
• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field

Requirements

• Serve as the primary media relations lead, cultivating and maintaining relationships with journalists, editors, and producers across healthcare, technology, Native and Indigenous affairs, CSR, and general news outlets
• Proactively identify earned media opportunities that position Indigenous Pact as a thought leader in Tribal health equity
• Collaborate with clinical and healthcare divisions to create and implement communication strategies and marketing campaigns
• Develop and pitch compelling story angles that translate our complex, mission-driven work into narratives that resonate with diverse audiences
• Monitor the media landscape to surface creative, timely opportunities for Indigenous Pact
• Manage all media inquiries, coordinate interviews, and oversee message development for all press interactions
• Organize press events, program and service launches, and coordinate media coverage and announcements
• Leverage technology and media applications to build and maintain an up-to-date media list and track coverage
• Serve as a primary organizational spokesperson for Indigenous Pact
• Develop and deliver spokesperson training and media coaching for executives
• Partner with leadership on talking points, Q&A preparation, and briefing documents
• Advise senior leadership on reputational risk, emerging issues, and communications strategy
• Write and edit press releases, media advisories, bylines, op-eds, organizational statements, and executive thought leadership content
• Prepare crisis communications plans and implement and manage official crisis responses
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure PR strategy and content are integrated with broader brand and marketing campaigns
• Support the development of communications for internal audiences as needed
• Identify and pursue non-traditional PR opportunities that extend Indigenous Pact's reach
• Bring a creative, entrepreneurial mindset to the PR function

Benefits

• Generous paid time off to cultivate personal and professional balance, including company-wide winter break Dec 24 - Jan 1
• Competitive benefits including 401(k) with match, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Open, transparent lines of communication with leadership
• Commitment to giving back to improve our communities and environmental impact
• A development-focused environment where you have autonomy to drive your career path