External Communications Lead
August 6
Description
• Act as the main press contact and media liaison for the company • Establish and foster relationships with key journalists (media relations), resulting in favorable media coverage and heightened brand visibility • Develop and execute high-impact PR strategies, aligned with business objectives and brand messaging • Produce press releases, bylined articles, blogs, Q&As, talking points, holding lines, videos, scripts, and other multichannel content to effectively engage target audiences • Lead media relations efforts (proactive and reactive) and act as a key point of contact for media • Take ownership & create engaging press releases, articles, newsletters, marketing materials on related developments, projects & partnerships • Help coordinate and oversee hosted/sponsored events, such as conferences and industry gatherings, to maximize visibility and engagement • Collaborate closely with the Founder/CEOs to ensure alignment of communication efforts with overall business strategy
Requirements
• Excellent experience in media relations, with a track record of building strong relationships with press and maximising the effectiveness of those relationships • Experience in brand development and building brand profile in an international context • Strong influencing skills and stakeholder management. • Able to cultivate and maintain good working relationships at all levels including working closely with the CEO and C-suite executives as well as heads of functions • Experience across digital communications to include websites and social media • Experience with event management and sponsorship coordination
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