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Company

Kinaxis · 6 hours ago

Senior Public Relations Lead

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Create & execute a strategic global PR strategy that amplifies our success and the success of our customers, and differentiates us in a rapidly evolving market.

Act as an embedded reporter and storyteller, sourcing new and interesting stories from within Kinaxis and developing them to share with the world.

Cultivate and grow relationships with journalists to earn media coverage that promotes our mission, strategy, capabilities and successes.

Work collaboratively across the company, including marketing, sales, investor relations, analyst relations and executive leadership, to align and prioritize the most effective PR activity.

Work with key internal spokespeople to deliver comprehensive and timely briefings; identify and lead media training for select spokespeople.

Ensure orchestrated execution of PR activity for maximum impact across all audiences and channels.

Ensure PR output is available for sales enablement and that value is communicated and celebrated internally.

Measure and analyze results consistently. Develop, maintain and enhance PR analytics and provide high-level weekly and monthly reports.

Manage PR agencies in North America and EMEA; coach PR specialist.

Manage PR vendors including distribution and monitoring services.

Establish relationships and work closely with customers and partners on joint PR activity.

Support development and maintenance of PR scorecard to track and measure program success.

Qualification

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B2B public relationsEnterprise software experienceMedia relationsSocial/digital communicationsStory sourcingProject managementC-level communications counselUniversity degree

Required

7-10 years progressive experience in B2B public relations, with a minimum of 5 years in an enterprise software environment.

Established relationships with technology, business and/or supply chain journalists and experience with technology, business and/or supply chain conferences and awards.

Experience managing PR agencies and working with senior executives at the C level.

Ability to form relationships with and provide communications counsel to colleagues at all levels.

Deep experience in media relations and issues management having played a role as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on high-profile reputational risks and opportunities.

A journalistic ability to source stories, outstanding written and verbal communications skills, and ability to distill complex technology and business information into clear, concise and compelling messaging.

Strategically minded, collaborative with demonstrable understanding of how the PR and communications function serves and supports the business.

Advanced project management and process capability, with superb attention to detail and deadline management.

Professionally skilled and savvy in social/digital communications.

Energetic and enthusiastic with strong presentation skills.

Demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusion in their work.

University or college degree in related field.

Benefits

Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide day off on the last Friday of every month)

Flexible work options

Physical and mental well-being programs

Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes

Mentorship programs and training and career development

Recognition programs and referral rewards

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Company

Kinaxis

Glassdoor

4.2

Kinaxis is a leading provider of cloud-based subscription software.

Founded in 1995

Ottawa, Ontario, CAN

1001-5000 employees

http://www.kinaxis.com/

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