Category: Reputation Management & Crisis Communications
Location: Atlanta, Georgia (Hybrid)
About the Opportunity
Lavner has partnered with a nationally recognized organization to identify a Manager of Corporate Reputation & Crisis Communications to support enterprise communications strategy across high-visibility stakeholder environments.
This role will work closely with senior communications leadership, legal stakeholders, and executive teams on matters involving reputation management, strategic messaging, and issue-sensitive communications initiatives.
The organization operates within a sophisticated and highly visible environment where communication quality, judgment, and professionalism carry substantial importance. Leadership values thoughtful, measured communication over reactive or unnecessarily performative messaging.
This opportunity is well-suited for someone who enjoys navigating complex organizational dynamics and operating within environments where calm decision-making and communication discipline matter significantly.
The role is based in Atlanta with a flexible hybrid structure.
The Environment
The communications function operates as a strategic advisory capability closely integrated with executive leadership and operational stakeholders.
The organization itself is collaborative, fast-paced, and intellectually demanding without being excessively political or hierarchical. Teams are expected to operate with professionalism, responsiveness, and a high level of discretion.
The environment rewards individuals who can simplify complexity, remain composed during high-pressure situations, and communicate thoughtfully across a wide range of stakeholders.
This is not a highly transactional PR environment. The focus is strategic reputation stewardship and disciplined communication management.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Reputation Management
Support communication strategy tied to organizational reputation, stakeholder perception, and external visibility initiatives.
Crisis & Issue Communications
Assist with preparation and coordination surrounding issue-sensitive situations requiring careful communication planning and cross-functional alignment.
Executive Advisory Support
Partner with senior communications leaders and executive stakeholders on messaging preparation, briefing materials, and strategic communications planning.
Stakeholder Communications
Support communication efforts involving media, institutional partners, leadership teams, and broader external stakeholder groups.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Collaborate closely with legal, operations, HR, and leadership stakeholders to maintain consistency and alignment across organizational messaging.
Ideal Background
The organization is interested in professionals who combine strategic thinking capability with strong communication judgment and executive maturity.
Relevant experience may include:
- Crisis Communications
- Corporate Communications
- Reputation Management
- Public Affairs
- Media Relations
- Strategic Communications
- Executive Communications
- Agency environments
- Stakeholder communications
- Regulated or high-visibility industries
Experience operating within complex stakeholder environments is strongly preferred.
What Stands Out
The strongest candidates often demonstrate:
- Calm and measured communication style
- Strong writing and editorial judgment
- High emotional intelligence
- Strategic thinking capability
- Professional maturity
- Ability to navigate ambiguity effectively
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Sound decision-making under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Comfort operating near executive leadership
Compensation & Structure
- Competitive base compensation
- Annual performance incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid flexibility
- Long-term advancement opportunity
- Exposure to executive leadership and enterprise communications strategy
Compensation will be aligned competitively based on overall experience and background.
Confidential Search
This search is being conducted confidentially on behalf of the hiring organization.
Additional information regarding company identity, reporting relationships, and compensation parameters will be discussed with qualified individuals during the interview process.
Apply
Professionals interested in confidential consideration are encouraged to apply through Lavner.
All inquiries will be handled with discretion.