Director, Head of PR & Brand Marketing

Company: News Break
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

The Role We are seeking a dynamic director to lead the Public Relations and Brand Marketing effort at NewsBreak. This role will be responsible for driving proactive brand and product strategies that position the division and its key spokespeople as industry leaders sitting at the intersection of news, media, advertising, technology, and innovation, as supported specifically by our products and platforms. The ideal candidate will have a mix of skills and experience that include a deep understanding and demonstrated success in developing and executing compelling communications plans that support new product features, technology innovations, and partner integrations while driving larger growth stories for the company. A global mindset with the ability to plan, along with strong teamwork, writing, pitching, social media and relationship-building skills are musts. This role reports to the COO of the company. Responsibilities Lead and drive strategic communications for the NewsBreak brand, the team, and our product Drive and execute communications strategies and messaging that support NewsBreak's business goals to key audiences through traditional, progressive and disruptive media relations tactics Write press materials, including messaging documents, press releases, briefing sheets and provide wrap-up reports for announcements Work closely with content operations, BD, product, and engineering teams to proactively identify speaking opportunities, broader industry narratives, and key opportunities Foster and build relationships with top tier reporters/influencers, conferences, and outlets; this role demands active engagement with media and influencers Requirements: 5+ years of PR experience; media/internet/social/technology industry strongly preferred Strategic thinker with the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Creative, positive, and high-energy individual with an ability to execute flawlessly Highly articulate, crystal clear verbal and written communication skills, with a passion for delivering complex messages in simple, understandable ways Self-starter able to prioritize and manage multiple projects on different timelines Deep relationships with business, tech and trade media Experience handling multiple projects and stakeholders Strong writing, presentation and negotiation skills High-energy, driven, curious personality with proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment BA or equivalent required

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