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Content Strategy Director

About Spark Education Group

Spark Education Group is a fast-growing global online education company specializing in interactive live-instruction with small-group classes for kids. Our mission is to “spark passion for learning, ignite lifelong growth”. Since 2018, the company has attracted over half a million users worldwide and is backed by top global investors including KKR, IDG Capital, GGV Capital, Sequoia China, Carlyle, Northern Light Venture Capital and GSR Ventures.

Spark Education Group’s portfolio includes:

VISPARK, featuring Spark Math (a math curriculum combining Singapore Math with Common Core State Standards), and Spark Chinese (Chinese language learning curriculum)

Huohua Siwei (a Chinese-language online learning service)

Allschool (online marketplace connecting teachers and learners)

ClassPod (education platform enabling interactive live-instruction for small-group classes)

The Role

We are looking for a Content Strategy Director to join our Brand team. The ideal candidate has experience implementing a content strategy and leading a team to deliver high quality content from concept to production across a wide range of formats. It is necessary that you are passionate about the cross section of education and technology, able to understand the needs of parents, teachers, and young kids. It will also be important to have experience working across cultures, time zones, languages, and teams (though the output will be done in English). You will report into the Brand organization and lead a team of copywriters and translators, and cross-functionally with Creative Design, Product, and the Regional Business teams to drive growth.

Responsibilities

Be a key leader in developing and implementing the brand’s content marketing strategy

Determine how to create, promote and distribute relevant and valuable content to attract and engage customers

Develop hypotheses about what we should say, and endeavor to test those hypotheses and refine work accordingly; constantly measure the results of your work and strategize how to send even more effective messages

Oversee and coach the content creation and final output for marketing campaigns, including material for print ads and digital platforms

Ensure that content is appropriate for the our brand and campaign strategy

Ensure cohesive copy across channels; make sure we’re all telling the same story, and that that story’s working for us

Collaborate with marketers, producers, product managers, creatives, and other internal and external partners on cross-functional projects

Immerse yourself in edtech products and content to ensure you are communicating with credibility and brand alignment

About You

8-10 years of experience working in editorial and content leadership role

Minimum of 5 years working with or within a marketing organization

Experience in leading diverse teams

Versatile with a range of experience in different forms of copywriting, like advertising, conversion, and UX

Demonstrated success in product storytelling and content strategy

Awareness of cultural trends and a desire to take risks and experiment with new and unique campaign strategies

Ability to juggle multiple projects under tight deadlines without much oversight

Comfort leading and collaborating with others across cultures and timezones to develop creative strategies and key messages

Detail-oriented and obsessive about writing quality and impact

Other details

We offer competitive salaries commiserate with experience

Paid time off and benefits

Hybrid-remote model with majority of team located in the Bay Area

VISPARK

This role can be for someone living anywhere in US!

Are you someone with a passion for creating and promoting written, online and social content?

Do you enjoy running campaigns and seeing the fruits of your work?

Are you looking to join a world leading language services provider at an exciting time of growth and transformation?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking a creative, analytical and experienced Content and Campaign Manager to join our global Marketing team.

About the role:

You’ll be based in either the UK, or US. You will be part of an experienced and open company culture, with a friendly and collaborative team where quality and service are ingrained in everything we do. You’ll have a unique opportunity to showcase your work to a global client base, including major technology companies and household names.

Reporting directly to the Marketing Director, you will create engaging and informative content focused on IP Services’ unique solution offerings and develop creative campaigns that drive engagement and generate leads.

About you:

• You’ll have a customer-focused mindset, intuitively understanding what the target audience needs to know and how they wish to consume content
• A creative flair with experience in designing and publishing pieces for professional organizations, preferably within the legal/Intellectual Property field
• Experience in content creation and managing campaigns with an eye on results are essential skills to succeed in this role
• Excellent grasp of English spelling, punctuation, grammar, written and verbal communication and literacy skills
• Your broad marketing skills will be complemented with a know-how of organic SEO for insight and managing editorial schedules and deadlines

Experience requirements:

• Experience of implementing integrated, strategic content marketing campaigns across multiple channels.
• Proven project and campaign management ability.
• Experience with Hubspot / Salesforce or similar marketing automation platforms.
• Confident and mature approach to communicating (both written and verbal) at all levels and across departments.
• Strong writing skills with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to problem solve and suggest solutions.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as a strong commitment to team working and collaboration.
• Open, friendly and great at building constructive relationships across the growing marketing team and global sales organisation.

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Marketing Assistant (Entry Level Brand Marketing)

#FunLivelyTeam #ImmediateStart #EntryLevel #NoExperienceNeeded

Start date – ASAP

Experience Needed – None! Full training will be provided

The Whole 9 are delighted to invite applications for Full Time & Part Time Marketing roles for our newest client in Los Angeles, CA.

About the Marketing Assistant Role:

For our Marketing Assistant roles, quality is not just a passion, it’s a way of life! Putting the same care and attention into the little tasks as they do with big ones, our team knows how important their hard work is to the success and growth of our business.

Working as part of a diverse, fun, lively & dedicated team, you will love the buzz and energy of a fast-paced retail environment. You thrive on a challenge so you will love the fact that there is never a dull moment and always tasks to be done.

Above all else, our Marketing Assistant’s are the face of our business, providing great service to our loyal and prospective customers. If you have a natural flair for providing outstanding customer service and are looking to become part of a strong marketing team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are just looking for cool people who want to work hard and get the job done – are you in?

The Person:

• Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service within our marketing teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Punctual and conscientious

Marketing Assistant Openings – The Rewards

Multiple positions available – we are not a one size fits all company so hit us up for more information

• Very competitive rate of pay with uncapped earning potential
• Weekly, monthly, quarterly & yearly incentives & bonuses
• Excellent recognition
• Weekly social events
• Attendance as prestigious black-tie events
• Travel opportunities

Roles and responsibilities:

• Promoting‌ ‌a‌ ‌client’s‌ ‌products‌ ‌and‌ ‌services‌ ‌to‌ ‌the‌ ‌public‌ ‌(face-to-face)‌ ‌
• Attracting‌ ‌attention‌ ‌and‌ ‌engaging‌ ‌potential‌ ‌customers‌ ‌in‌ ‌conversation‌ ‌
• Providing‌ ‌general‌ ‌customer‌ ‌service‌ ‌assistance‌ ‌and‌ ‌handling‌ ‌concerns‌ ‌
• Answering‌ ‌questions‌ ‌and‌ ‌overcoming‌ ‌objections‌ ‌when‌ ‌applicable‌ ‌ ‌
• Acquiring‌ ‌personal‌ ‌information‌ ‌from‌ ‌the‌ ‌customer‌ ‌to‌ ‌complete‌ ‌the‌ ‌sale‌ ‌
• No‌ ‌specific‌ ‌sales‌/marketing ‌experience‌ ‌is‌ ‌required!‌ ‌We‌ ‌provide‌ ‌structured,‌ ‌systematic‌ ‌sales‌ ‌training,‌ ‌and‌ ‌would‌ ‌love‌ ‌to‌ ‌hear‌ ‌from‌ ‌people‌ ‌with‌ ‌natural‌ ‌sales‌ ‌abilities‌ ‌or‌ ‌learned‌ ‌sales‌ ‌skills!‌ ‌ ‌

**Please note: No experience is necessary for this position as we provide full training and ongoing support. This role would therefore be suitable for people who are looking to enter the workforce, school leavers or career changers who would like to be part of our fun team!**

Do you think you could be our next Marketing Assistant?

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How to apply:

Click apply via the online link attaching a copy of your most recent resume or a link to your LinkedIn profile. As we are driving our recruitment process, we will be contacting successful candidates quickly. Please make sure that your cell number and email address are up to date when sending your details across. From time to time our emails filter into junk/spam folders so ensure you check these over the coming days.

Whole 9

Our Brand Marketing Assistant will formulate, develop, and maintain strong communication links between our clients and their customers. As our role with the client grows, so will the expectations of the position. Our goal is to find a Brand Marketing Assistant who is looking to continue growing with a company and quickly getting into a leadership / management position. 

Our environment is focused on fellowship and delivering exceptional marketing experiences. Our values amplify productivity, increase retention, and strengthen the overall morale of the team. We try to give a culture where both the clients and our associates are happy. Our people always come first! 

Responsibilities:

• Learn and retail pertinent product knowledge for our brands
• Follow retail partners guidelines
• Execute campaign setups, maintenance, and breakdowns
• Efficiently communicate information to clients and consumers

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of retail, sales, marketing or customer service experience is preferred
• Ability to think on your feet and to problem solve effectively
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Ability to apply constructive feedback
• Ability to work in a fast-paced marketing and sales environment
• Must love working with people 

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Current Living Spaces Employees: Please apply via your internal Workday Account.

At Living Spaces, we take pride in being an environment that cultivates the best in our Team Members. From our corporate office in La Mirada, to our Distribution Centers, Manufacturing, Guest Services, Transportation, to any of our retail stores in the United States, you’ll find Team Members who have started and grown their careers at Living Spaces. We are a company driven by our core values of humility & respect, passion, innovation, speed & simplicity, fanatic discipline, social responsibility, coupled with the desire to provide our guests with the best possible experience they can have while furnishing their space.

We continuously strive to find dedicated, innovative, driven, enterprising Team Members to help drive our corporate vision – to be the best furniture retailer in the country. If you possess these skills, we invite you to join the journey at Living Spaces.

Position Summary

The Manager, Performance Media is a critical part of the leadership team in the Media & Analytics team. Tasked with managing the group responsible for performance media, this role plays a critical part in driving the future growth of the company. Designs, develops, and executes media and advertising plans that support the organization’s overall marketing strategy, message, and objectives.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop comprehensive media strategies that manage bottom-of-funnel media directly focused on traffic, conversion, and revenue performance
• Create a holistic strategy for performance media, across channels and markets
• Translate company objectives into specific media tactics for each media buyer
• Propose and manage to a quarterly media budget
• Mentor and train media buyers
• In coordination with the brand media team and the analytics team, create a media strategy to achieve company objectives
• Build processes to quickly analyze campaigns, identify problems and opportunities, and correct/capitalize on these assessments
• Incorporates analytics into plans to identify the target audiences and critical customer touchpoints Select the most effective messaging mediums and distribution channels for the organization
• Oversees campaign tactics and execution to monitor spending, manage budgets, and control pacing, optimization, and timelines for all types of media campaigns
• Guides negotiations for media buys, pricing, and media placement scheduling with vendors
• Researches and recommends new media strategies, platforms, and channels to explore or utilize for future campaigns or ongoing campaign evolvement
• Create strategies with buying team on campaign development using YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest and other digital platforms

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B. A. or B. S.) or equivalent from four-year college or university in Marketing, E-Commerce, Business or related field. 5 years of experience in media analytics, digital media, or media buying within the retail or ecommerce industry. 3 years of experience leading a media buying team. 5 years of experience running media tests in digital platforms. 3 years of experience in Media Strategy or Planning. Thorough understanding of the media landscape and trends, especially for digital media. Expertise in using media to drive growth of the business while delivering media efficiency. Strong understanding of performance media tactics, including relevant metrics and strategies. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook. Expertise experience with web analytic tools such as Google Analytics or other web analytics tools. Proficient working knowledge with data visualization tools such as Tableau.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position will manage a team responsible for performance media tactics across all platforms. Develop and execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of the board and shareholders. Provide strategic advice so direct reports will have accurate view of the market and the company’s future. Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate. Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times. Communicate and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners, and authorities. Able to delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of direct reports providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance.

Position Hiring Range

$93,600.00 – $141,950.00

Retail, Guest Services, and Distribution Center Team Members are eligible to receive a team bonus based on meeting specific monthly goals and KPI’s. Bonus amounts are based on the level of achievement and the total hours worked during the bonus eligible month.

Benefits Include

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) (full and part time eligible)
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Flex Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program

For more details, please visit our website at: Careers (livingspaces.com)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

E-Verify

Living Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.

Applicant Privacy

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Living Spaces Furniture

Gravitate PR is a public relations agency that transforms high-growth tech companies into category leaders. The ideal candidate is someone who is a true startup lover – you’ll have a hand and seat at building a top PR agency that works with hypergrowth brands and market leaders. You’ll be excited to make your own mark on everything from client PR programs, team culture/management, Gravitate PR marketing and new business. 

As part of the Gravitate PR team, you will: 

• Lead account planning for client accounts, serve as a strategic liaison to clients, direct client meetings and planning sessions
• Proactively generate winning ideas and opportunities to support client objectives and stories, anticipate client needs, troubleshoot clients’ challenges as they arise and ensure that all accounts exceeding client’s expectations
• Maintain a thorough understanding of clients’ industries by actively following and understanding key issues, opportunities and trends; use insights to develop strategic recommendations
• Demonstrate broad awareness of PR beyond media relations – including providing research, analyst relations, content marketing, social, influencer marketing, content marketing and other activities
• Facilitate media/analyst/influencer interviews, lead media/presentation coaching for clients and prepare for key events or conferences 
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, prospects, media and other stakeholders
• Manage, mentor and delegate to junior staff on a day to day basis to ensure that PR programs continue to meet goals and expectations 
• Lead new business proposal development – including identifying new business leads and organic client growth opportunities, leading prospect calls, developing proposal and presentations, and finding additional ways to drive awareness and visibility for the agency
• Have relevant enterprise technology experience
• Have relevant startup experience – you can work quickly and nimbly

How We’re Different

• We’re storytellers at the core – our team has deep expertise in media relations, with the depth and breadth to also counsel on analyst relations, social media, and broader content approaches 
• We empower everyone – we are a diverse team and ensure everyone’s ideas are heard – whether you’re in year 1 or 10 of your career
• We invest in teaching the top tech PR practices the industry has to offer – from creating market-leading processes and a firm commitment to monthly training sessions agency-wide
• We’ve unveiled billion-dollar startups, designed & executed integrated marketing campaigns from scratch, and expanded startups to be global leaders in the last year – meaning you’ll be working with some of the smartest marketing, comms and founders to deliver smart, strategic counsel.
• We are not “yes” PR pros – we’re not afraid to counsel our clients on the best approach, and only take on assignments where we believe we can do great work  
• We focus on value – no timesheets, because we trust each other to get the job done and what delivers the greatest impact 
• We live and breathe our values each day that we created as a team – integrity, critical & creative thinking, strength in diversity, grit to great, and excellence
• We offer topnotch benefits – these include annual bonuses, flexible PTO, paid medical/vision/dental, 401(k), phone/Internet stipends, wellness programs, and training programs.

Gravitate PR

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT

The PR & Communications Manager position supports all duties related to cultivating national and global brand awareness through editorial, VIP, influencer relationships, events and strategies. This role reports directly to the Senior Director, Global PR & Brand Partnerships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works on day-to-day responsibilities continuously communicating progress and updates in all relevant areas.

• Oversees all shipping for editorial, VIP and influencer requests as well as gifting projects.

• Maintains tracking of placements, credits, clippings.

• Manages all databases, media blast lists, gifting tracker, budget tracker, etc.

• Cross functional partnership with NY-based PR agency to drive brand awareness & cultural impact managing their day-to-day timeline.

• Point of contact for internal and external initiatives regarding orders and talent.

• Works closely with the Fashion Office and manages the PR closet to ensure samples are returned and tracked in a timely manner, or works with Loss Prevention for old/damaged items.

• Manages duplicate sample orders and PR stock orders through our internal programs for seasonal orders, special requests and working with the warehouse on any special requests for shipping/receiving.

• Organizes the shared Drive, ensuring all press and creative assets are saved among other items.

• Implements data driven, creative celebrity & influencer strategies to support key brand messaging while collaborating with internal teams to execute results, analytics and business reporting/presentations.

• Ongoing cross functional partnership with Marketing/Ecommerce/Wholesale/Retail to drive and deliver commercial objectives.

• Compiles & distributes daily and monthly PR reports to Global team.

• Supports with all corporate and talent related press releases.

• Manages PR events while also supporting Retails Opps with regional client events and possible press opportunities.

• Acts as an ambassador for ST. JOHN, maintains and elevates key talent, influencer relationships, including direct, personal celebrity/influencer relations as well as agents, management, stylist & talent associated media/editorial relationships.

• Continuously maintains and monitors large red-carpet events, festivals, and misc opportunities with a knowledge of talent and influencers

• Manages PR benchmarking, as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This role does not have any direct reports

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Interacts with all levels throughout organization, including employees and outside vendors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are the minimum qualifications which an individual need in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Competencies:

• Strong network in fashion, public relations, digital influencers and celebrity dressing/stylists.

• Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; willingness to roll up your sleeves and seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.

• Ability to collaborate effectively and relates well to all individuals, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact.

• Drive for results as a creative thinker with passion for developing and delivering big, unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.

• Strong time management and organizational skills; pride in executional excellence

• Meticulous attention to detail with relentlessly high standards

• Learns quickly when facing new challenges; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

• Effectively embraces and navigates change; ability to pivot and multitask prioritizing accordingly

• Exceptional verbal and written skills

Skills/Education/Experience:

• 4+ years of luxury brand PR experience, ideally in fashion

• Strong track record of results

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications/related field, or equivalent work experience

• Strong network of PR relationships and engaged in the industry

•Proven experience in developing and executing influencer strategy and results for global luxury brands

• Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office programs and Adobe

• Data driven, creative and strategic thinker

• A self-starter with an agile entrepreneurial spirit

• Exceptional communicator, influencer and writer

• Excellent organizational skills and detail-orientated

• Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines and have a strong sense of urgency

• Team player with a positive ‘can do’ attitude

• Experience within the greater China market and social media fluent is a plus

St. John Knits

DETAILS

Classification: Regular, Full-time, Exempt, Hybrid (will require occasional onsite presence and should be within driving distance to work)

Location: Mountain View, CA

Department: Marketing

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Director of Editorial is responsible for the planning, development, and delivery of an engaging, data-driven editorial content strategy for collections and exhibitions, programs, marketing, and development on all CHM channels – earned, owned, and paid. This person is responsible for ensuring the quality of the editorial team’s deliverables. They will manage a small team and work across the organization to drive our mission of decoding technology through engaging, audience-centric, and on-brand storytelling.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the direction of the Chief Marketing and Business Officer, define, develop, and implement a sound editorial plan for the Museum’s owned, earned, and paid channels to fulfill our mission to decode technology for everyone while broadening and deepening our audience and network of support.
• Supervise the development and publishing of editorial projects from concept through execution, from all corners of CHM. On any given day, this may involve a wide variety of tasks, such as leading a cross-functional editorial planning meeting; brainstorming new story formats; drafting social media posts; organizing the editorial calendar; providing feedback on video stories; editing a blog post; and consulting with a curator to ensure the accuracy of a story.
• Supervise and motivate a small team and collaborate effectively with others across the organization, including curators and archivists, editors, programming managers, educators, contractors and agencies, and senior leaders to publish a wide range of work they help develop.
• In collaboration with the Senior Director of Marketing and Business Operations, deeply understand the impact of the Museum’s editorial strategies, activities, and processes on its goals and objectives. Use this information to drive a cycle of continuous improvement in editorial content throughout CHM.
• Manage CHM’s Content and Editorial Guidelines and Editorial Style Guide and serve as the gatekeeper to ensure all published content aligns with these guidelines; meets standards for quality; and is optimized for search and user experience.
• Serve as an advocate for CHM’s audience, ensuring everyone in the organization understands their needs and driving strategies that help us grow their ranks and deepen our impact.
• Oversee projects that support Marketing and Development needs, such as campaigns to drive attendance at events; reports to donors; the development of impact stories; and the annual report.
• Explore and build editorial partnerships that broaden CHM’s reach and impact.
• Build, implement, and manage the organization’s social media goals and strategy.
• Support the infusion of high standards for inclusion, diversity, equity, and access into the content CHM produces.
• Stay current with industry terminology, best practices, and new technologies. Bring new strategies, systems, and processes to the table that help build our audience and reach.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in communications or editorial field
• At least 5 years’ experience managing editorial strategy and people
• Experience in any of the following areas is preferred: brand or traditional journalism; academic communications; brand strategy; brand communications; campaign planning and analysis
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, with proficiency in English grammar, writing and style guidelines and the Chicago Manual of Style
• Strong analytical skills
• Deep commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• A background in the intersection of technology or computer science with the economy and society and an understanding of CHM’s areas of expertise
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines and long-term goals while juggling multiple competing priorities
• Collaborative attitude and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to accept and incorporate feedback in a positive manner
• Proficiency in MS Office 365, particularly Word, SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to learn and become proficient in CRM (Salesforce) and marketing automation tools (HubSpot) as well as project management software (Airtable).

HOW TO APPLY

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 professional references and email to jobs@computerhistory.org. Please be sure to add the job title you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. CHM provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, CHM will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Target Salary: $106K-$111K annually

Computer History Museum

This position is full-time, on-site, and will require occasional travel across the valley. You MUST live within comfortably commutable distance to the Napa Valley to be considered.

Visit Napa Valley is seeking a skilled communications professional to support partner, community, industry, and press communications. This multi-position player will support the Visit Napa Valley mission of promoting Napa Valley as an attractive travel destination and enhancing its public image as a dynamic place to visit, live, and work.

This position will support the following areas of activity with increasing responsibility as is warranted.

• Partner Communications: Manage partner newsletter communications, draft PPT presentations for leadership team, manage Napa Valley News Facebook page and Visit Napa Valley LinkedIn content calendar, support partnership team by attending partner visits.
• Media Relations: Support Director of Communications; manage agency relationships, maintain press contact database, engage with partners to coordinate press itineraries, host press, write press communications, maintain open lines of communication with local press, pitch press relevant story angles based on organization goals, manage messaging updates, update and maintain Visit Napa Valley evergreen press kit.
• Crisis Communications: Maintain and update crisis communication toolkits with input from Visit Napa Valley leadership team.
• Community and Industry Relations: Support management of programs that engage local community, hospitality industry, and elected officials; Assist director and president & CEO in keeping stakeholders informed and educated about Visit Napa Valley’s mission.
• Actively participate in team brainstorms and cross-departmental meetings.
• Participate in visits to partners for the purposes of informing the larger Visit Napa Valley team of unique offers available in the Napa Valley.

Requirements

• 4+ years experience in a full-time communications role in a professional setting. Preferred experience in the wine, hospitality industry and/or a destination management organization.
• Familiarity with trends in travel, wine, hospitality, and Napa Valley.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and listening skills: excellent grammar, strong knowledge of AP style, ability to adjust tone and writing style based on audience; at ease on phone, virtual meetings, and presenting in front of small groups.
• Excellent analytical skills: ability to absorb information and synthesize implications for stakeholders with input from Visit Napa Valley leadership team.
• Polished presentation skills with the ability to create/assemble them using Powerpoint.

Attributes

• Organized and detail oriented: demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Mature interpersonal skills and affinity for working in team environment
• A self-starter with curious and service-oriented mind-set
• Energetic, outgoing, positive team player
• Creative thinker; problem solver; flexible attitude
• Tenacious, unflappable, not easily discouraged
• An outgoing personality accustomed to proactive communications with internal staff, partners
• Resourceful, solutions-oriented, flexibility to handle shifting priorities
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle for local travel

Visit Napa Valley

PR Account Manager (Financial, Fintech and Blockchain clients)

Our ideal candidate is a news and digital marketing junkie, who loves the thrill of pitching top-tier business media, writing a timely blog post and managing client PR & marketing campaigns. Pitching the Wall Street Journal or TechCrunch? No problem. Searching and networking for the next great speaking opportunity for a client? Of course! You live to see your clients featured in the spotlight. KCD PR is hiring a full-time PR Account Manager for a virtual role (with some travel to San Diego!) with our growing (and Forbes ranked) communications agency specializing in the financial, fintech and emerging technology industries (blockchain, Web3, cybersecurity). This position works directly on a small, collaborative team on public relations, digital marketing and social media campaigns for our diverse roster of clients across the nation in emerging categories like fintech, AI, SaaS, cybersecurity and blockchain. This position promises to offer an exciting, fast-paced work environment, access to clients and the opportunity to grow within the firm. If you enjoy rubbing elbows and supporting some of the brightest names in financial and technology with brand-building public relations and marketing campaigns, we want to hear from you. We have a caring and rewarding culture and a fun work environment – we work as hard as we play! 

What You Will Be Doing at KCD PR:

• Key contact for clients, supporting daily communications for 4-5 key client accounts, managing and educating clients and keep them jazzed with awesome service
• Leading by example – executing multi-channel fintech, financial, cybersecurity and blockchain communications campaigns and achieving top-tier and industry media coverage in new media (streaming, podcasts, etc.) and traditional outlets (print, online and broadcast)
• Partnering with other KCD PR team members on content creation and support of collateral materials and client events
• Key role on agency marketing initiatives – creating company newsletter, blog content and digital PR and marketing campaigns
• Creating press releases, fact sheets and various other press materials
• Strategizing on public relations and marketing goals and objectives
• Pitching/conversing with national business and technology media on behalf of KCD PR clients
• Utilizing social media platforms to promote client news/events updating/creating pages for clients, web content revisions for client web sites

Does This Sound Like You?

(*Must meet all criteria*) Candidates with previous experience working in related roles in the financial services and technology industry will be given priority. No recent graduates will be considered.

• At least 5+ Years previous PR or marketing agency experience (with technology and/or financial services clients)
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Communications, Marketing, Finance, Business or related field)
• You have proven skills of integrating and leveraging social media programs, print and broadcast media to heighten client exposure and visibility
• You have a strong knowledge of the financial and technology markets and know the trends, opportunities and challenges that face many of the agency’s clients
• You’re a communication guru and have a strong portfolio of writing (creative and strategic) and possess a healthy network of media contacts that have helped garner impressive results
• Experience managing multiple client accounts and collaborating with a team of internal resources
• Superior, proven written and oral communication skills and an obsession with detail-oriented results
• Ability to speak with clients, participate on conference calls and maintain high level of professionalism and maintain confidentiality of client information

Compensation:

Competitive salary based on commensurate experience, bonus program for smart goal performance, 100% employer covered health/dental/vision plan coverage, 401 (k) retirement plan with full company match and annual company profit sharing contributions, generous PTO plus paid company recharge break from Christmas Day through New Year’s Day, home office stipend, annual professional development stipend, crypto investment matching program, travel to warm locations for conferences (3-4 events a year ) and attend our annual IN PERSON agency retreat in San Diego!

How to Apply:

Apply here and send your CV and tell us why you’re a great fit with KCD PR to careers@kcdpr.com. No calls please.

KCD PR Inc.