Global Public Relations Specialist
BDS Connected Solutions
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time
Overview
WHAT WE OFFER
- Weekly competitive pay
- Early wage access get paid when you need it!
- Health and wellness benefits plans
- Flexible vacation and holiday policies
- Paid parental leave
- Technology allowance
- Referral bonus
- Tax savings with flexible spending accounts for parking, transit, dependents, and healthcare costs
- Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Involvement in every aspect of launch planning, from ideation, to planning, to execution of both virtual and in-person launch moments
- Develop written PR materials (press releases, Q&As, messaging documents) for product launches
- Work with agency partners to manage coverage tracking for daily and monthly reporting, ongoing and at key product launch moments
- Liaise and collaborate with team members across the globe to understand the needs of each market
- Recommend new areas and angles to stimulate awareness of Motorola globally
- Bring new ideas and a fresh perspective to the team and our way of working
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with other departments within Motorola for maximum impact
- Think creatively and identify new opportunities for the team
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
Experience and Education :
- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing or Communications or equivalent experience
- At least 1-2 years of experience working in PR or communications; PR agency experience preferred
- Experience with earned media reporting and competitive research
- Flexibility - we move quickly and efficiently; need to be comfortable switching directions quickly
- Strong understanding of media landscape / evolving communications environment
- Must consume the media on a daily basis and be up-to-speed on current events
- Bonus - an interest and understanding of the tech landscape
- Ability to travel globally, if needed
Skills and Attributes :
- Strong written skills; able to write concise, engaging, and informative copy
- Strong oral communication skills : willing and able to speak up in meetings (internal and external) and ability to hold conversation with media
- Strong project management skills; detail-oriented with time management skills
- Strong problem-solving skills coupled with analytical abilities
Physical Requirements :
- Regularly sit, grasp, talk and / or hear
- Occasionally walk and / or stand
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 10 pounds
- Continuous hand / eye coordination and fine manipulation
7 hours ago