We hire people who know how to plan and execute communications programs to a range of audiences, including media, analysts, investors, employees, retailers and consumers, just to name a few.
Most importantly, we're looking for communications experts who are ready to roll up their sleeves, work hard and make a difference. We’re only interested in people who have an “of service” attitude, both among their teammates at the agency and with our clients.
TITLE: Director – reports to VP or EVP; manages team(s) of Managers, Associates and entry-level employees.
ACCOUNT/INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE: Must have a blend of consumer products/services and B2B experience in one/some of the following industries:
- Video Games (preferably both trade and consumer)
- Food & Beverage (preferably natural/organic)
- Outdoor/Sports (gear, apparel, etc.)
- Consumer Electronics or Lifestyle Technology (devices, web, mobile, etc.)
- Technology-Driven Business Services
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Account Management: set strategic account direction, create communications plans and budgets, uphold high standards of excellence in the communications “products” we create and the caliber of client service we offer. Must be good at establishing, motivating and running teams of high-performing people.
- Media Relations: Even people with 8+ years of experience do media relations here. If you haven’t done or don’t like to do media relations, you might as well skip the rest of this listing. We need someone who likes it, is good at it, and proud of it. It's not ALL you'll do here, but it's very important, and we place very high value on doing it right.
- Social Media: Must be a well versed practitioner in social media platforms (including Blogging, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Ning, etc.). Must be active in at least one medium and have experience managing social media communications campaigns.
- Client Counsel/Service: Must be a good listener, a broad thinker, quick on your feet and know how to add value to a situation. Must have an “of service” mentality, know how to earn your client’s respect and be comfortable in front of C-level executives.
- Writing: Press materials, web site copy, compelling and concise pitches, video scripts, annual plans, new business proposals - not to mention succinct, informative, guidance-oriented daily communications with team and client (Hint: If your AP Stylebook isn’t dog-eared and full of post-it notes, this isn’t the place for you.)
IDEAL CANDIDATES:
If you’re a talented communications professional and a sincere human being, we’d like to meet you. We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a real passion for the craft of communications
- Knows how to get coverage even when there’s no news
- Believes there’s always a better way
- Can scale from strategy to detailed execution in 6.2 seconds
- Knows how to spot trends and take advantage of them
- Is an exceptional writer
- Is eager to contribute
- Has a great, positive attitude
- Operates with personal integrity and respect for others
- Has minimum of a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience (prefer both in-house and agency experience)
Hiring Organization: Double Forte Public Relations and Marketing Services
- Compensation: Based on experience.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
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