- DOE
- Full-Time
Director of Communications - In-House
A new industry disruptor in the Music tech arena that is a very well funded start-up is looking for their first in-house Director of Communications to build out the communications suite ASAP.
Key responsibilities
· Building the brand name and story into the public eye
· Securing placements with top-tier media on a regular basis
· Building and maintaining long-term relationships & partnerships with key contacts
· Content dev for social/digital media
· Develop KPIs
· Taking ownership of storytelling with new and creative ideas, driving the editorial strategy with content pitches, press alerts and new campaigns in a range of media including social media.
· Monitoring the industry and external climate to advise on public relations strategy and positioning
· Managing public relations crises and providing counsel to senior leaders
· Reporting into the board and supplying high level data analysis
· Developing senior press relationships and managing contacts with key commentators, industry spokespeople and sector influencers
Key skills
· 12-20 years industry experience - Strong Contacts in music/entertainment areas
· Established top-tier media contacts (broadcast, print, digital, social)
· Skilled networker with an ability to build and maintain large numbers of industry and media contacts
· Outstanding public relations skills, impeccable writing skills, verbal skills at the company-spokesperson level
· Project management talents with an aptitude for organization and attention to detail
· Able to multi-task without letting critical relationships or responsibilities slip through the cracks
· Self-motivated, independent worker
· Creative talents with an ability to initiate new campaigns, “dream big” and make it happen
· Delegation and supervisory skills
· Social-media savvy
· Team player with leadership and management skills within a PR environment
· Ability to analyze complex data and interpret it for a range of audiences
· Business acumen with the ability to communicate across departments and represent PR at a senior level within the business