Public Relations Manager

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Public Relations Manager

Houston - United States

The Public Relations Manager supports media relations efforts for Schlumberger Divisions, Business Lines and Geographies. Core to this role is understanding the company’s strategic direction to develop tailored campaigns that leverage earned/owned media channels. The Media Relations Manager will also be responsible for managing relationships with key industry trade media, including serving as the focal point for media engagements.

Roles and Responsibilities:


Manage engagements and relationships with the industry media, including managing media interviews and training with SMEs
Develop comprehensive media relations plans and strategy to support business objectives; includes securing editorial placements in key industry trade publications
Create journalistic-quality content (such as industry trade articles, press releases, news stories, etc.) on a regular basis, for use in both earned and owned channels in digital or print
Manage distribution of press releases internally and externally, including maintaining press release distribution lists
Attend energy industry events as assigned, serving as company’s media representative
Manage industry award submissions for corporate-level events and award programs
Coordinate media training class schedule and attendees


Qualifications and Experience:


Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field
10 years of public relations experience
Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead projects from inception through completion, often with tight deadlines
Excellent writing / editing / proofreading abilities, strong communication skills (written and oral), including the ability to tell technical stories
Experience working in a matrix organization
Industry knowledge and background preferred
Working knowledge of basic HTML and CMS experience is preferred
Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US, without sponsorship.


Schlumberger is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

Schlumberger is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor- priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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