VP Corporate Communications

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We are looking for an experienced Corporate Communications professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and exhibits grace under pressure. This is a leadership position requiring collaboration with senior management to establish communications strategy, close coordination with business unit leadership, and planning and execution of all initiatives. Experience in media relations and internal corporate communications is required.Responsibilities:
External Communications

Communicate the company’s corporate story on all fronts
Develop and cultivate direct relationships within key media outlets
Establish key corporate messaging across lines of business and target audiences to elevate brand awareness and position company as a thought leader
Lead writing projects, including; corporate press releases, FAQs, editorial placements, earnings release script and blog posts
Develop annual communications plan, including quantitative goals and success metrics
Create and maintain standard corporate press kit materials
Build relationships with consumer brands to help promote society6 artists, eHow and Cracked
Work with product marketing to ensure consistency in messaging (consumer marketing & community)
Develop strategic announcement and communication plans and execute
Stay abreast of developments within the company with regard to products, services, sites and overall corporate news
Stay abreast of industry news outside of the company with regard to trends and competitors and alert relevant audiences
Develop media and blogger lists and build relationships with them (business, tech and consumer)
Manage inbound media requests; coordinate logistics for media interviews
Assist with the planning and coordination of logistics around events as needed
Pitch target media and assist with the coordination and management of DM presence for press interviews at events
Assist with ongoing news and media updates to DM.com

Internal Communications

Develop strategies and tactics for communicating company goals, objectives and results with employees across several offices
Develop and implement strategies for communicating significant events (earnings, acquisitions, product launches, crises situations, etc.)
Assist other departments that need to frequently communicate across the organization with their projects (HR, Legal, Stock administration, etc.)
Communicate relevant coverage to entire company, product groups and/or DM Managers regularly

 Requirements:

Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior management role either in-house or with an agency
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field is required, an advanced degree is preferred
Proven ability to establish strong media relationships within the business and/or technology categories
Proven ability to develop and execute successful communications strategies and plans
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and collaboration skills
Must have great PowerPoint skills with the ability to tell a story
Demonstrated ability to contribute at both a strategic and an operational level
Ability to work with urgent deadlines, flexible priorities and manage multiple high-priority assignments
Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to communicate effectively externally and at all levels of the organization.
Results driven, energetic, resourceful and hands-on individual with a strong service orientation
Management level experience in public relations agency and/or high tech companies a plus
Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output
Experience in building, mentoring and coaching a team of communications specialists
Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated skill and comfort in proactively building relationships with top tier reporters and editors, and in successfully positioning subject matter with the media to achieve high-impact placements
Demonstrated experience and leadership in managing a comprehensive strategic communications, media relations, and marketing program to advance an organization's mission and goals
Creative and thoughtful on how new media technologies can be utilized

Company info

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