Public Relations Manager
Job Description
cleverbridge is seeking an experienced public relations manager to join our Marketing Communications team.
We are looking for an experienced public relations professional to build brand awareness and position cleverbridge as an expert in the industry through proactive media outreach and corporate communication. The PR manager will develop, manage and implement cleverbridge’s public relations strategy.
The ideal candidate will be a flexible, highly motivated individual who has the experience and ability to lead and execute the corporate PR strategy.
Located in our Chicago office, this full-time position reports to the director of marketing.
Responsibilities
- Develop, manage and execute the corporate public relations strategy
- Conceptualize, conduct interviews, research and write proactive media pitches, press releases and contributed articles to solicit placement within relevant media outlets
- Manage and create corporate communication messaging for various external sources including websites and social media
- Develop and execute strategic, measurable communication campaigns utilizing traditional and new media tools
- Cultivate relationships with targeted members of the media and key industry influencers to pursue proactive publicity opportunities
- Promote thought leadership content and speaking engagements and identify and enter relevant awards
- Oversee the management and maintenance of media lists and editorial calendars
- Communicate effectively with all levels of colleagues and clients to stay aware of all newsworthy company happenings
Requirements
- Five to seven years of experience working in public relations, ideally in in B2B and/or technology industry
- Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communication or related field
- Excellent research, writing and editing skills
- Proven ability to develop, execute and evaluate strategic communication campaigns
- Ability to understand and effectively communicate highly technological concepts
- Solid understanding of public relations strategies and tactics
- Demonstrated skill in targeted media placement
- Experience using social media for corporate communication purposes
- Ability to cultivate relationships with internal and external constituents
- Ability to understand technology business solutions quickly and translate them into communications strategy, messaging, etc.
- Desire to learn about our e-commerce technology and target audience
- Strong communication, interpersonal and interviewing skills
- Thorough knowledge of Associated Press style, spelling and grammar
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Please include recent, relevant writing samples along with your application.
Interested applications should send a cover letter and resume to recruiting-mkt@cleverbridge.com