Communications Manager

Strategic Communications Advisory

Position: Communications Manager
Posted: October 2025

Location: Firm is headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., but open to remote teammates across Alabama

WE ARE PERITUS PUBLIC RELATIONS

We are searching for the next teammate who can help us live our values: taking care of our own, growing smart and making an impact through high-stakes communications work.

Regardless of your background or experience level, if you're a passionate communicator with a hunger for making a difference, we want to hear from you. Our team is proof that there's no one-size-fits-all path to success in our agency – we are lifelong learners who are eager to learn from diverse perspectives and lean into our unique experiences to move our region forward.

We're not just looking for someone to fill a role; we're seeking talented individuals who are eager to move Alabama forward by advising clients through high-stakes challenges, advocating for change in our communities and amplifying impactful stories.

WHAT IT TAKES TO THRIVE AT PERITUS PR.

High level of personal accountability – commits to deadlines, owns projects, understands workflow and what it takes to achieve a deliverable, communicates clearly with teammates and clients on progress
Innate project manager – detail oriented, proactive, deadline driven, manages moving parts/teammates/budgets efficiently, predicts cause and effect
Master of strategy – quickly gains an understanding of new industries or issues, deep knowledge of goals and develops actionable plans to achieve them, applies the bigger picture to every conversation and deliverable
Resourceful – starts every project with research, talking with other experts and reviewing past work or industry examples to save time
Lifelong learner – naturally curious, hungry for continued professional development, news/book/podcast junkie, active listener
Communications anthropologist – understands human behavior and the dynamics of a group, intuitive people reader, asks smart questions to dig deeper, bridges cultural gaps, seeks meaningful relationships

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a trusted leader, you will lead high-stakes client engagements, mentor teams and bring fresh thinking to the firm’s strategic work. You’ll be part of a collaborative, values-driven agency where initiative, curiosity and ownership are celebrated.

+ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the primary relationship manager for multiple advisory clients, leading scopes of work, anticipating challenges and delivering high-quality results.
Develop and execute crisis, internal and reputation management strategies aligned with client business goals.
Mentor team members in client-facing skills, campaign strategy and scope-of-work execution.
Grow team’s service offerings and expertise in media, crisis and messaging training; strategic planning and advising; crisis and reputation management.
Engage with industry partners, business leaders, community stewards and media to enhance both client and Peritus visibility.
Lead and contribute to thought leadership (writing, speaking, training) and visibility within Alabama’s business landscape.
Maintain a pulse on emerging business trends and how Peritus can bring value to corporate, civic or nonprofit organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS

6–10 years of experience in communications, public relations or related field.

Proven ability to lead client accounts and/or teams independently.

Demonstrated expertise in media, crisis and messaging training; strategic planning and advising; crisis and reputation management.

Strong writing, editing and project management skills.

Familiarity with innovation, economic development or manufacturing industries is a plus.

APR credential preferred (or willingness to pursue).

WHY PERITUS?

We are a boutique, woman-owned communications firm based in Birmingham, Alabama. Our team partners with clients across advocacy, advisory and amplify work — guiding them through high-stakes communications that shape industries and communities. At Peritus, you’ll find: