Risk Communications Manager

Risk Communications Managers are the public relations professionals in charge of managing risks and crises to protect their organization’s reputation. They work with executives, legal counsel, and other departments to determine the appropriate response to events that could potentially harm the organization, such as product recalls, data breaches, or natural disasters. Risk Communications Managers also develop and implement communication plans to mitigate the impact of these events and protect the organization’s reputation.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of a Risk Communications Manager include:

• Developing and implementing communication plans to mitigate the impact of risks and crises
• Working with executives, legal counsel, and other departments to determine the appropriate response to events that could potentially harm the organization
• Monitoring news and social media for potential risks and crises
• Providing media training to executives and other employees
• Managing the organization’s reputation during and after a crisis

Essential Skills