Manager, Public Relations & Partnerships

CPI Security is looking to hire a Manager of Public Relations and Partnerships for a full-time position, in office in Charlotte, North Carolina. CPI Security was founded in 1991 on an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for helping and protecting others. What started as a company of 10 employees and 300 customers has grown into one of the nation's top 10 largest security providers with over 750 employees. Over the years, CPI has received many awards for excellence, such as twice-awarded SDM Dealer of the Year, Central Station of the Year, and the Marvel Award. The company leads the industry in alarm response times, is consistently ranked in the top 10 of electronic security businesses and is widely known as North Carolina and South Carolina's Top 25 Best Places to Work.

The Manager of PR & Partnerships will lead CPI's public relations and strategic partnership efforts to enhance brand visibility and reputation. This role drives media relations, crisis communications, and the development of community, sports, and commercial partnerships that deliver measurable business and community impact. You will also oversee community events and experiential marketing to strengthen CPI's local presence. Collaborating closely with marketing, sales, and creative teams, you will ensure consistent messaging and integrated campaigns that support lead generation and customer engagement. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled communicator and relationship builder to make a meaningful impact on CPI's growth and brand reputation.

What You'll Do:

Public Relations (PR)

• Develop and execute impactful PR strategies that generate positive media coverage aligned with business goals
• Manage media relations including press releases, pitching stories, and maintaining journalist / influencer relationships
• Monitor and report on media mentions, tracking PR effectiveness and proactively managing brand reputation
• Oversee crisis communications planning and response, including CEO and executive media monitoring
• Collaborate with leadership to share key messaging and narratives

Strategic Partnership Development

• Build, negotiate, and manage a diverse portfolio of strategic partnerships—including community organizations, commercial alliances, and sponsorships—that deliver measurable impact.
• Evolve CPI's sports and events program into a holistic partnership model aligned with brand and business objectives.
• Evaluate partnership performance, ensuring every collaboration supports brand visibility, ROI, and community connection.

Events & Community Engagement

• Oversee CPI's community events and experiential marketing strategies to ensure strong brand presence and meaningful local engagement.
• Manage event strategy, logistics, partner integration, and vendor relationships.
• Strengthen CPI's role as an active community partner in the regions we serve.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the creative team to ensure consistency in messaging across owned, paid and earned media channels.
• Partner with sales, commercial and other cross functional teams to align PR and partnerships efforts with demand generation goals.
• Facilitate communication and planning with the broader marketing team for integrated campaigns.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in PR, partnerships, community engagement, or related roles—preferably within B2B/B2C or security/technology sectors.
• Proven track record managing media relations and generating measurable press coverage.
• Strong event planning and partnership activation experience, ideally with sports or community organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for storytelling and messaging.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Crisis communications experience a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; comfortable working cross-functionally and externally.
• Proficiency with media monitoring and PR analytics tools preferred.
• Experience working in or closely with the news industry is a strong advantage.
• Must be located at CPI's Corporate Headquarters in Charlotte, NC.

What We Offer:

• Aggressive pay and the opportunity to work for an iconic brand
• Great medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability and life insurance options
• Company paid holidays, floating holiday, and paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan with competitive company match
• Eligible for free monitored security system after 90 days
• Education assistance – we encourage and support our employees who want to improve their skills and further their education
• Engaging and fun company culture that's made up of a diverse group of people
• Volunteer and community engagement opportunities. CPI partners with organizations that share our mission to save and improve lives, particularly focusing on underserved communities.
• An on-site café, coffee/smoothie bar, walking trail, basketball court, and state-of-the-art fitness facility with a dedicated Fitness staff
• Birthday and Work Anniversary Rewards