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
30+ days ago