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The Team One C.O.R.E.

C = COLLABORATIVE

We work together to get better stuff done than we could alone.

O = OPTIMISTIC

Honest and confident in our quest forward; believing the impossible is possible.

R = RESULTS-DRIVEN

Creativity is always in service of results and never for its own sake.

E = ENTREPRENEURIAL

Blow up the establishment. Shoot for the moon.

Overview:

This position will work on media billing and integrated plans for Lexus, across all media types. Approximately 60% of their time will be spent on billing and 40% focused on integrated media planning support. This position will handle research, billing stewardship, budgeting and reporting for national vehicle launch campaigns and more. They will help clear media invoices, resolve discrepancies, and track missing invoices for a major automotive brand.

What we’re looking for:

The Assistant Media Planner will support the billing for media plans across all media types, with skills including:

• Attention to detail, mathematical, analytical thinking, and being able to communicate status of billing to the planning team

• High comfort and interest in working with numbers and data, research and billing purposes

• An interest in consumer behavior, psychographics and demographics

• An interest in the entertainment and media landscape; understanding how people choose to spend their time with media.

• A curiosity about advertising and the world of marketing

• High energy and attention to detail; personable and engaged

Skills/Abilities:

Must have strong organizational skills and possess an aptitude for accuracy and details. Computer literacy is mandatory (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Able to multi-task projects and prioritize urgent projects to meet deadlines (internal and client deadlines). Requires strong communication skills to work effectively with Media Billing Manager, Media Planners and department counterparts. Must be a self-starter, possess a positive attitude, and contribute toward building a cohesive team. This person must be highly organized, with a charismatic and varied communication style.

Experience:

Entry level.

Education:

A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Team One

Virginia’s largest nonprofit outdoor event planning and production company, based in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking an experienced, results oriented, creative, highly motivated professional to fill new full-time Communications and Promotions Manager position with Norfolk Festevents, Ltd.

 

Position requires college degree, 3-5 years recent professional public relations and communications experience (in the fields of entertainment and special events preferred), 3 current professional references, flexible schedule to work evenings, weekends and holidays, physical ability to perform wide range of physical related production duties and ability to work in an outdoor environment. 

 

The Communications and Promotions Manager will report to the Marketing Director and CEO.  

Responsibilities

  • Directly manage all daily/weekly social media platforms prior to, during and post events.
  • Directly manage daily/weekly e-blasts, newsletters, and releases.
  • Develop corporate and event specific public relations and promotions strategies for all Festevents productions.
  • Interact with event staff to identify angles for PR and Communications opportunities.
  • Write effective press releases and messaging for all events.
  • Manage all photography, videography and other event documentation services, including all credentials for authorized personnel at all events.
  • Manage Guest Relations services at all events.
  • Manage Guest Survey process at all events and post event reports and analysis.
  • Maintain and support effective working relationships with media, tourism and government, and other key stakeholders relative to Festevents’ mission.
  • Support marketing staff with pitching stories to local, regional and national media.
  • Arrange in and out of market interviews (TV, radio, print, etc) for Festevents management for all events and for Festevents corporate brand.

Qualifications

  • Dynamic personality.
  • Professional character.
  • Superior organizational skills.
  • Effective time management skills.
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strategic thinker with excellent communication skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to providing high quality work. 
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
  • Must be willing to work in all, including adverse, weather conditions.
  • Must be available to work weekend and nights special events schedules.  

Norfolk Festevents, Ltd.

Paid Media Coordinator

Wasted Talent – The Face, Mixmag & Kerrang

Full time

Hybrid working, 4 days in London office

Reports to: Projects Director

Wasted Talent is a global network of music and lifestyle media brands. Our family includes the biggest and most influential music, culture and entertainment platforms: Mixmag, Kerrang! and The Face.

Overseen by the Media Strategist, you will manage our commercial media campaign from media planning to implementation, delivery and reporting, across the Wasted Talent network, The Face, Mixmag and Kerrang!

Key Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of the entire media process of a commercial project from brief through to implementation and reporting
  • Collaborate with the Partnerships team in the creation of media plans
  • Liaise with internal teams to ensure best in class media delivery in response to a client brief
  • Implement and manage ad campaigns across various platforms including Meta, TikTok and Google to ensure successful project delivery
  • Liaise with third parties to set up display campaigns and ensure cross-project success. Monitor available display inventory across The Wasted Talent network
  • Manage campaign media costs to ensure campaigns deliver within budget and monthly reporting to the Head of Operations
  • Produce end of campaign analysis reports for Clients, Partnerships team and Head of Operations
  • Point of call for clients and media agencies on tagging requirements, campaign performance and results 
  • Build relationships with key media partners and technology vendors to deliver the best service and opportunities for clients
  • Execute tests, collect and analyse data, identify trends and insights to maximise performance
  • Continue to develop your knowledge in trends across social, paid media, and display. Present learnings and continue to educate the wider team

Essential skills 

  • Prior experience in paid social
  • Experience in a media agency environment
  • Experience in a fast paced environment
  • Proactive approach to learning
  • Excellent problem solving and solution finding skills
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets

Desired skills

Prior media planning experience

To apply please email your CV and cover letter to jobs@​theface.​com

The Face Magazine

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Corporate Communications & Public Relations is a key interface between the company, its employees, and key external stakeholders, specifically media. The Director is responsible for creating, building, and managing internal and external messaging campaigns that promote and protect the Utah Jazz – an NBA franchise owned by Smith Entertainment Group – and ensure key audiences clearly understand the Utah Jazz’s positioning and prominence as an exemplary employer, one of the leading NBA franchises, and an innovative business in the sports world – inspiring greater engagement with the company both on and off the court and in the community. As part of this, the Director will oversee employee communications, lead key copywriting and editing responsibilities related to the Communications department, and spearhead proactive/reactive local and national business-focused PR efforts. The Director will also liaise regularly with other members of the company’s communications team, oversee junior staff, and support other responsibilities, as requested and assigned by the Chief Communications Officer.

*All full-time and part-time employees of the Utah Jazz are required to be fully vaccinated (fully vaccinated is defined as two weeks after your final dose). Mandatory vaccinations support our commitment to making our workplace and public facilities as safe and welcoming as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals who are not able to get the vaccine due to qualifying medical, religious, or personal reasons.*

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • In collaboration with the Chief Communications Officer, develop and implement inspiring internal and external communications strategies and supporting programs that articulate the Utah Jazz business/corporate story strategically and proactively to elevate and differentiate the franchise among all key audiences
  • Manage and support the company’s corporate narrative and story-telling campaigns, working in concert with all departments to identify unique, compelling story angles and communicating those messages to relevant parties (internal and external) in a way that generates results (i.e. editorial coverage or engagement)
  • Develop and maintain productive relationships with members of the local and national media. Proactively pitch stories about business and corporate aspects of the Jazz to generate earned media coverage; reactively respond to media inquiries
  • Research, craft, and edit a variety of communications for internal and external use. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, writing and editing content for various platforms (i.e. press releases, media advisories, pitches, byline articles, thought leadership pieces, newsletters, media prep documents); crafting compelling presentations (written and visual) to share company news; contributing to social media content; awards recognition, and other messaging initiatives that build corporate reputation
  • Create and execute strategies for press conferences, media availabilities, and virtual gatherings for internal and external audiences from an operational, programming, and messaging standpoint; provide prep documents whenever necessary or as requested; continuously create unique new ways to disseminate company announcements
  • Support the Chief Communications Officer with developing and executing content strategies to expertly respond to reputational challenges and crisis communications situations, as they arise
  • Secure interviews, speaking engagements, and other public relations-related thought leadership opportunities for the senior leadership team
  • Attend promotional activities related to the business side of the Jazz such as corporate events and community gatherings to support related media queries, filmings, interview requests, or photo opportunities
  • Report on PR activities on a regular basis, in collaboration with junior team members; meet regularly with the Chief Communications Officer to discuss progress
  • Interface with the NBA communications and PR teams whenever requested or required
  • Stay updated on public relations trends and use the knowledge to positively impact and improve efforts executed on behalf of the company
  • Collaborate with other departments and executives to support their communications needs
  • Protect the reputation of the company
  • Exemplify the Smith Entertainment Group values
  • Accept other duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related degree
  • Minimum of seven years of experience in communications or public relations; at least three years of experience managing junior staff
  • High degree of personal and professional savvy and ability to influence internal and external audiences (i.e employees and media)
  • Strong passion for communications, storytelling, collaboration, and team building
  • Outstanding written and verbal communications skills; ability to produce a wide range of excellently crafted, creative, and compelling materials and content (i.e. scripts, presentations, press releases, speeches, etc.); proven skills in copywriting, copyediting, and proofreading
  • Experience working with a broad spectrum of communication vehicles including those on the Google platform
  • Excellent project management and interpersonal skills; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proactive, conceptual, strategic, and creative thinker, stimulated by challenges and open-minded with a strong desire to learn
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with discretion and diplomacy
  • Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple, concurrent demands and appropriately prioritize responsibilities
  • Must have intermediate knowledge in using social media platforms to communicate PR messages and liaise with the media
  • Must work well in a team environment
  • Able to work a flexible schedule when required, including evenings and weekends
  • Ability to travel

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • This person must be able to communicate and express themselves both written and verbally
  • This person must be able to observe, inspect, estimate and assess
  • This person must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs for long periods of time.
  • This person must be able to lift 20 lbs.

The Utah Jazz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and Utah Jazz reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.

Utah Jazz

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Job Summary

The Associate Media Director is responsible for the planning of all media for a group of markets. This includes media research, development, and presentation of media plans. This person also supervises a Media Planner with market assignments in their region.

Responsibilities

· Lead Media contact with account service teams

· Lead Media contact with Regional Marketing team

· Attend regional client meetings

· Develop media strategies and tactical recommendations for a set of regional markets

· Review planning cost tools and media calendars for accuracy

· Approve annual broadcast CPPs

· Approve monthly billing & budget reconciliation

· Quarterly market reviews of calendars & budgets

· Review PBA/SQAD reports quarterly

· Approve Fringe media plans

· Review Supplemental Plans

· Sponsorship Approval

Shared responsibility with Director

· Approval of team media presentations

· Develop training tools for planning team

· Create POV’s on new media vehicles

Client responsibilities

· Direct media planning responsibilities for a list of client markets

· Attend client meetings (in person and conference calls)

· Review monthly media budgets with account service

· Build and present media recommendations

· Develop broadcast CPPs

· Develop/maintain planning cost tool and media calendars

· Negotiate/place OOH/Print

· Sponsorship evaluations

· Develop Fringe and/or Supplemental plans as needed

· Create market snapshots

· Secure media approval form from Account Service that authorizes media purchases

· Review TV/Cable/Radio authorizations for accuracy

· Review Digital authorizations for accuracy

· Review Fringe/Supplemental authorizations for accuracy

General duties

· Keep Directors informed of workflow and market challenges

· Train and mentor Media Planner and Jr. Media Planner

· Oversee Branded Accounts management assigned to team

· Foster a positive attitude among fellow agency associates

· Attend weekly staff meeting, contribute to the communication and sharing with Media Team

· Manages all projects on time and on budget

· Completes expense reports no longer than 30 days after expense incurred

· Adheres to all company policies

· Assists with other agency projects, as requested

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • 5+ years’ related experience and/or training
  • Advertising agency experience preferred
  • Have excellent presentation skills
  • Special Position Requirements: 10% Travel

ABOUT MOROCH PARTNERS

Moroch Partners is a leading full-service, independent marketing and communications agency based in Dallas, with experience activating campaigns in most markets in the U.S. as well as some in Canada and Mexico. Moroch was built to ignite relationships with brands and consumers at the local level, and do it at a scale. And because of that, their talent, tools, and approach are shaped by looking at the business from the ground up. Moroch clients include McDonald’s, Planet Fitness, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, Ace Hardware, Tenet Hospitals, Make-A-Wish Foundation and Midas, among others. For further information on Moroch and its brands, please visit moroch.com.

This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements, nor is it intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties necessary to perform the job. The Moroch Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Moroch

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Overview

OMG23 is the Omnicom Media Group agency dedicated to Walt Disney Studios, Disney+ and Disney’s multiple television networks. At OMG23, we have the privilege of partnering with Disney on the planning, buying and implementation of its integrated ad campaigns for some of the entertainment industry’s most iconic brands. Our Walt Disney Studios team works on titles that include a wide variety of blockbuster films distributed under the Walt Disney Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, 20th Century, and Searchlight banners. We are also proud to be Disney’s Agency of Record for their premier television networks including ABC, ABC News, Disney Channels, Freeform, National Geographic and FX. We live movies and TV. If you do too, see below for an opportunity to join our team.

Qualifications

We encourage you to apply if the below describes your experience and talents:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum of 4-6 years of experience offline + digital media planning
  • A solid understanding of all media types, including Broadcast, Print, Outdoor and Digital
  • Strong team management and interpersonal communication
  • Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Excellent skills in MS Office: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of syndicated research, ad serving, media billing tools a plus

Responsibilities

The Integrated Associate Director (IAD) is responsible for collaborating with clients to help lead the strategic direction with the team. The AD is responsible for communicating with the specialized disciplines, i.e. Activation, Broadcast Traffic, Digital Project Management and Search/Social to develop a holistic campaign strategy (i.e. on/offline implementation), which supports client goals. The AD is also responsible for identifying and educating on emerging market trends and technologies as they relate to specific campaigns.

Responsibilities Include

  • Responsible for communicating with management on account and group status
  • Identify client goals/objectives and lead the development of strategies and tactics for current campaigns
  • Stay current with consumer consumption habits, ‘first-to-market’ opportunities and emerging technologies
  • Provide POV for staff and clients on new technologies and vendor partners
  • Build strong relationships with senior-level client counterparts and manage day to day relationships
  • Manage team of supervisors, planners and assistant media planners in the development, implementation and maintenance of multiple and simultaneous media plans within the offline and online environment
  • Manage on/offline budgets for all campaigns across Disney fiscal year
  • Analyze competitive activity in the marketplace
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles of on/offline marketing and advertising as well as an understanding of media concepts and terms, creative and budget requirements
  • Ability to write clearly and concisely and present orally in an articulate and confident manner
  • Thorough knowledge of the dynamics of media: how each media element performs alone, how they perform together and how they are constantly changing
  • Lead the account and media teams in the development of campaign post reports
  • Responsible for facilitating each team member’s development

OMG23

Overview:

Cedar Fair is seeking a Director of Communications at our Kings Dominion location. The Director of Communications is responsible for the public communications strategy for the parks and its associated business entities, including, but not limited to, media relations, social media, crisis communications, working in collaboration with Corporate Marketing partners and executive leadership.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage media relations efforts and relationships for Kings Dominon by writing critical communication materials and press releases, maintaining media contacts, responding to media inquiries, planning media-centric events, serve as park spokesperson and pitch media as needed. Serve as advisor and sounding board to park leadership on communication needs and issues.
  • Supervise and manage Marketing Communications team, including Manager of Digital Communications and seasonal interns to ensure all publicity and digital content and goals are attained. Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems.
  • Develop annual communication strategies and tactical efforts as part of the overall Marketing plan and support annual integrated communications plan execution, with park leadership, operational and Corporate Marketing teams.
  • Lead content/editorial strategies to drive highly engaging content for earned and owned channels to support annual park businesss initiatives. Write and prepare captivating content for use in presss materials, blogs, websites, social content and public speeches.
  • Collaborates with external advertising and PR agency and Corporate Marketing leadership in support of earned media, social and influencer campaigns manage relationships with influencers and content creators across social medica platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube).
  • Create and execute persuasive presentations to both external organizations and internal management teams.
  • Manage and execute departmental budgets for Public Relations and Digital Communications.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 8-10 years’ work-related experience required.
  • Travel Required: 5-10%
  • Excellent verbal and written skills, excellent math skills.
  • Sales, and negotiation skills. Ticketing or entertainment venue knowledge preferred.
  • High understanding and frequent usage of the AP writing style in all forms of communication. Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  • Knowledge and usage of Adobe Suite (primarily Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects).
  • Knowledge on social media and public relations software such as Google Analytics, Sprout Social, TVeyes and Meltwater.
  • Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License
#LI-CM1

Kings Dominion

Job Title: PR Manager

Department: Publishing Strategy

Reports To: PR Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: El Segundo, CA

Job Summary:

Square Enix, the company behind some of the world’s most popular action and RPG brands including Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts and Life is Strange, is seeking a highly strategic and proactive PR Manager to join our team and help shape the future of several key franchises. The ideal candidate will be a big-picture thinker, with a results-driven approach to crafting compelling PR strategies.

As PR Manager, you will work closely with the PR Director and other members of the Publishing Strategy team to deliver long-term franchise PR plans, as well as craft the overarching PR strategies for specific titles across the Square Enix portfolio of games.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Support the PR Director in the development and execution of the overall PR, Communications, and Influencer strategies for assigned titles.
  • As needed, support the day-to-day execution of Public Relations initiatives and campaigns across the Square Enix portfolio of games.
  • Manage the PR budget, overseeing all PO submissions and tracking expenses.
  • Assist in the sourcing, consolidation, and analysis of information from internal stakeholders, then deliver that information to regional PR leads.
  • Write press releases, fact sheets, and Reviewer’s Guides for all assigned titles, and handle localization for regional teams.

· Create and manage Activities and Asset Delivery Calendars for assigned games.

· Represent assigned titles in international calls with stakeholders in Europe, Japan and the Americas.

  • Coordinate announcement and asset dissemination to regional PR teams.
  • Organize kick-offs with regional PR teams.
  • Build a detailed understanding of the products you are responsible for, and be able to deliver high-impact presentations as required.
  • Compile Square Enix Europe and Square Enix America coverage reports for Square Enix leadership and development teams in Tokyo.
  • Develop and nurture excellent working relationships with regional PR teams and wider territory stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach to PR campaign execution.
  • Coordinate approvals for press materials with development teams in Tokyo.
  • Monitor and report on trends that may affect Square Enix, and the publishing strategies for our games.
  • Represent Square Enix and our games to target audiences, through media relationships and interviews.

Required Experience

  • Minimum 3 years Public Relations experience in an entertainment industry, with gaming experience preferred.
  • Experience launching AAA programs, with an emphasis on crafting the strategy and overarching PR campaigns.
  • Proven track record of building and maintaining media relationships.
  • Experience managing media agencies.
  • Knowledge of the AP writing style.
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.

Competencies, Skills and Attributes

  • Extremely high confidence presenting, pitching, and representing projects / programs.
  • Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Able to work autonomously.
  • Results oriented, outgoing, self-motivated, and well-organized.
  • Strong team player in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Able and willing to travel internationally for press trips, studio visits, and trade events, and work non-standard hours where required.
  • Passion for gaming is a plus.

Salary Range:$85-$125k

Square Enix America

ABOUT US:

Production Club is a multidisciplinary team of badasses inventing, designing and producing music-based parties, shows, and experiences worldwide.

JOB SUMMARY:

We’re hiring a full-time LA-based Senior Producer to work on the planning and execution of various production projects across global sports, music and entertainment. As the Senior Producer you will lead large-scale events with multiple vendor management while leading our in-house team of production staff across creative productions.

You’ll work cross-functionally across Production Club, with the ability to prioritize workloads. You will provide equal parts leadership, motivation and direction to effectively tackle this role.

This role will be tracking towards an Executive Producer role with a team of direct reports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead large-scale live events with multiple agency, vendor or client involvement
  • Ensure the timely and efficient delivery of multiple projects while leading the internal team to hit timelines, and stay within budget
  • Work with other Producers, Creative Directors, Technical Directors, and Production Managers from project kick-off to debrief, bridging the gap between creative and production
  • Procure the staffing, custom décor items, trucking, lighting, and audio as per budget constraints
  • Lead all on-site staff, typically up to 45 people
  • Monitor post-production processes in order to ensure accurate completion of all details
  • Conceive, develop, and manage production budget(s) from project outset to completion (vendors, permits, labor, fabrication, etc.)
  • Create and maintain project schedules with accurate and complete information related to deadlines, deliverables, and milestones
  • Initiate and lead internal meetings to keep all project stakeholders informed of production progress and to ensure production objectives are met
  • Oversee all operational and administrative functions to ensure project efficiency (i.e., project management, travel logistics, vendor management, order fulfillment, file organization and expense tracking/management)
  • Negotiate contracts with vendors and personnel ensuring they meet Production Club’s standards
  • Provide overall on-site support for the Producers, Production Managers, and vendors

MUST-HAVES:

  • 10+ years of experience in live event production, with a proven track record of leading and successfully executing large-scale events (TV/Film production experience not relevant)
  • Strong account direction experience, directly managing client relationships and expectations
  • Experience supervising direct reports and leading large teams of internal and external production staff
  • Experience owning/managing multiple 7-figure project budgets
  • An existing network of freelancers and production crews
  • Experience with city permitting and venue codes
  • Skilled in budget management/tracking, vendor management and database management
  • Strong but non-aggressive leadership and communication style
  • Resourceful problem solver
  • Ability to take initiative and see beyond the task in front of you
  • Ability to travel as needed, up to 25% of the time

NICE-TO-HAVES:

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Understanding of design processes from concept to execution
  • Familiarity with 3D rendering software (ex: Blender, Rhino)

BENEFITS & PERKS:

  • Salary range: $132,000 – $150,000 [salary based on skills + experience]
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance – 100% paid
  • Company sponsored 401k
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Flexibility to work from home or our studio
  • Cell phone/Internet stipend

Production Club

Director, Platform (PR and Communications)

NYC (hybrid – must be based close to NYC)

Us.

Colleague is an independently-owned executive placement firm with a deep bench of highly motivated executives in the comms, public affairs, marketing, advertising, non-profit, public relations and management/administrative spaces. Based in NYC with a reach that extends across the U.S., our clients range from entertainment marketing agencies to venture capital firms to lobbyists, and they work with major brands that move culture: HBO, Meta, Ford, Uber, Broadway, Walmart, Bloomberg, the Times Square Alliance, and Verizon, among many others. Colleague is a woman and minority-owned business, and diversity and inclusion are top of mind in every search we undertake. Learn more at colleaguetalent.com

Our client.

Our client is a unique differentiated venture capital fund investing in early-stage consumer technology startups that operate in heavily regulated markets. Our client has been responsible for launching many high-profile tech companies that serve a critical role in our day to day lives (you have some of them on your phone, for sure). They’re a strategic investor that deploys both capital and political expertise to help startups break through regulatory barriers and operate at full speed. Our client is highly informed about matters of politics, governance, the media and culture, and is seeking an entrepreneurial media relations expert at the director-level to craft innovative brand stories, pitch the media (both tech and general media), and work in partnership with portfolio CEOs and other senior leaders to help them tell their story.

This is a unique opportunity to work on comms campaigns both for the VC brand and its portfolio companies. The ideal candidate has experience working in tech or at a VC fund. They are an innovative communications strategist who thinks beyond funding announcements (though that it part of the job) to expertly articulate the usefulness, and positive disruption of the portfolio companies. Ideally 5-6+ years of experience, based in or around NYC, and able to work part of the time in the office.

The Director, Platform will report directly to the fund co-founder and managing partner.

What you’ll be doing.

  • Develop and implement external communications strategies for a mix of early-stage tech portfolio companies – and for the fund itself – leveraging your existing relationships with tech and general interest media
  • Generate a steady stream of earned media coverage through holistic press campaigns and proactive outreach based on the news of the day
  • Counsel portfolio company leaders on comms strategies – earned media, thought leadership campaigns, public speaking opportunities etc – to raise the profile of business critical campaigns
  • Write and edit persuasive external documents such as media strategies, press releases, media alerts, pitches, speeches and talking points
  • Pitch and place op-eds, letters to the editor, and thought leadership pieces
  • Have an informed POV about – and contribute robustly to the senior team’s overall discussion of – the state of tech today, politics, public affairs, finance, healthcare, general business and culture

Qualifications

  • 5-6+ years of experience developing and executing sophisticated media plans and strategies at a tech PR firm, a VC, or at a tech brand
  • Trusted relationships with journalists and editors – at major news media outlets, at state and local media outlets, and at tech publications
  • A love of pitching the media yourself – creating the strategy but excited to pick up the phone or send an email directly
  • An understanding of comms outside of media relations: thought-leadership, social media, speech writing, etc.
  • A clear, concise writer and communicator
  • Self-reliant, results oriented and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
  • Great oral and interpersonal skills
  • 4-year degree

Salary commensurate with experience.

Colleague Executive Search

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