Communications Manager
We are rebranding and unifying our Mako and Rabco companies while we are actively finding new ways to expand.
You will be responsible for developing the communications program and public relations initiatives that enhance corporate visibility, leverages our market position to the business community, educate and engage our target audiences.
The ideal candidate will be excited to communicate our unique company culture at a national level and connect employee work to our mission. This role reports to the Chief Marketing Officer.
THE POSITION
- Responsible for copywriting and co-responsible for creating or collecting content for all marketing tactics and collateral
- Execute and deliver press-worthy national and regional media campaigns
- Manage our annual B2B communications calendar and customize approaches across products and services
- Take story ideas from concept to launch - creating content that resonates through media relations (internal messaging, marketing, social media, thought leadership initiatives)
- Elevate our media efforts through data-driven storytelling
- Provide brand awareness, reputation, and crisis support. Develop timely reactive responses
- Execute go-to-market campaigns
- Collaborate with tenured Marketing Manager in media communications
MEDIA RELATIONS
- Create and implement a PR outreach program
- Craft press releases and managing media relations
- Developing press kit
- Support new business outreach and initiatives
- Raise awareness and public profile of the organization
- Research media coverage and industry trends pertinent to our clients
SOCIAL MEDIA, CAMPAIGNS, WEBSITE, BROCHURES & NEWSLETTERS
- Copywriting and editing for all channels
- Lead the editorial process, including narrative and story development, content calendar development, and story-identification
- Daily/weekly updates to social media platforms
- Identify trends and insights and provide recommendations based on findings
- Support development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns
- Lead in the procurement, inventory, and fulfillment of all marketing materials (flow material, sales promotions, events, trade shows, conventions, etc.)
- Assist in data integration from various platforms such as HubSpot and Salesforce
GOALS
- Increase company awareness
- Generate leads
FOCUS
- Public relations, media management, press releasing
- Social Media
- Content creation, article, and blog writing
- Media campaigning
- Website maintenance
- Newsletter creation
MEASUREMENT
- Demonstrate impact on traffic, leads, conversions, and more
- Measure and evaluate success against communication goals
- Turn earned media metrics into actionable intelligence and make data-driven decisions
- Track communication spend vs. budget
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
You understand how to craft narratives that actively engage our business community. You have a keen sense of prioritization and ability to consistently produce high-level workstreams end-to-end. You are excited by the opportunity to build a Corporate Communications function from the ground up for a fast-growing company
- Ten (10) years experience in a communications, corporate communications or public relations role; communications experience at a media or advertising agency experience a plus
- Portfolio demonstrating best-in-class PR campaigns, including media placements and a variety of writing samples (press releases, pitches, etc.)
- Outstanding storytelling skills
- Experience with customizing communications for a national and local audience, using multiple channels and mediums
- Excellent knowledge and experience developing and implementing communication plans
- Deep experience with short and long-form creative content writing, development, storytelling, and proactive communications
- Email communication expertise including audience segmentation and analysis
- Use of HubSpot, Salesforce and embedding the subsequent data and analytics into the communications efforts
WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE
- Flexible vacation allowance to let you refuel
- Fully paid benefit programs for you and your family
- Compensation $80-$85K depending on experience
- Accommodating work from home and office schedule
- An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth
- Mentorship and professional development resources to help you refine your game
- Tenured Marketing Manager to collaborate with
How to impress us: Show us you're a creative thinker who can be a valuable part of an industry-leading team. Provide a well-crafted cover letter, writing examples, and communications plans.