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Original Job Post

Accruent · 4 days ago

Director of Global Communications

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director

$110K/yr - $204K/yr

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develop press relations strategy and execute on that strategy including writing and editing press releases, media pitches, byline articles, etc. and growing relationships with key journalists in our space

Lead brand message development efforts for company positioning and public relations activities

Proactively develop creative trend story angles to consistently secure coverage in targeted print and online media outlets

Manage PR agency to ensure alignment with our strategy and provide day-to-day direction

Develop analyst relations strategy and lead execution including building analyst relationships, securing coverage in key reports and analyst publications, and collaborating internally on preparing for briefings and submitting content for reports

Develop a strategic social media program and execute to aid in expanding Accruent’s reputation as a trusted resource and thought leader

Identify core metrics, establish measurement plan, track progress and articulate ROI on media, analyst, and social activities

Recommend external brand opportunities, including media interviews, speaking engagements to showcase thought leadership, and award opportunities

Serve as frontline media spokesperson as needed and prepare company spokespeople for media interviews and other engagements, ensuring that most frequent spokespeople are prepared to address key issues as they emerge

Collaborate with global marketing team to support product launches and campaigns via press/media, analysts, and social media

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Required

10-15 years of corporate communications experience focused in PR and AR

Demonstrated experience defining and managing communications strategy for a SaaS or technical company

Ability to digest complex issues and topics and communicate them in a way that is easily understood by targeted internal and external audiences

Good verbal presentation, group dynamic and facilitation skills with the ability to coach executives in developing compelling messaging and deliver effective communications

Superior, proven written and verbal English communication skills in a technology company with an innate attention to detail

Highly collaborative and able to work with a variety of stakeholders (internal staff, clients, agencies, analysts, and media representatives) to achieve results

A proven track record of strong organizational, program and time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to meet milestones, tight deadlines and communicate status on concurrent projects

Bachelor’s degree (Marketing, English, Journalism, Public Relations or Communications preferred)

A proactive, self-starter attitude, with a sense of urgency to achieve results

Ability to work independently and as part of a team to cultivate and continuously improve the perception of our brand in the market

Ability to handle a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment while maintaining high quality standards