Manager, Public Relations - Redlands, United States - Esri

Esri

Verified Company

Redlands, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Overview

Lead our in-house media relations team to identify, develop, and nurture strong relationships with editors and reporters for global, national, top tier, and industry publications.

You will partner with the Head of Influence Marketing to develop and implement Esri's media relations strategy.

We are looking for a strong leader eager for the challenge of taking our media successes to the next level.

Responsibilities
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Be an expert. Serve as the main point of contact related to all public relations inquiries and activities, both inside and outside of Esri. Oversee the writing of press releases and other communication documents through your team. Represent Esri PR at events and in various strategic initiatives.
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Lead a team. Coach, mentor, and lead media relations team. Foster a positive and trusting environment that supports innovation and employee engagement. Be responsible for onboarding, career development, and performance management. Promote a diverse and inclusive environment for your team through a culture of empathy, respect, and collaboration.
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Communicate and Collaborate. Build relationships with senior and executive business leaders in corporate marketing and across Esri to implement communication strategies and tactics. Maintain relationships with key media, bloggers, and influencers. Leverage expertise to communicate with press to elevate Esri brand.
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Strategic thought leadership. Work with the Influence Marketing leadership team to create a business plan identifying annual opportunities, objectives, budgets, and goals. Analyze results and implement workflow improvements. Be aware of industry trends and integrate them into strategic planning efforts.

Requirements:

8+ years of experience working in media relations with a Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English, or related field.
5+ years experience coaching and managing a team working with executivelevel stakeholders
Demonstrated success of securing media placements and working with executive level stakeholders
Demonstrated innovative approach to communications strategy for technology companies
Strong existing media relationships
Experience in journalist style writing and storytelling
Ability to work on and oversee multiple projects at a time and with tight deadlines
Strong initiativetaking and problemsolving skills
Highly organized, energetic, and detailoriented
Availability to travel 1020% of the time to serve in official capacity as lead of PR for Esri

Recommended Qualifications

PR agency and inhouse (B2B) experience for technology companies
Experience overseeing vendor contracts
Understanding of GIS, mapping, and location analytics
Understanding of Esri's technology, products, and services

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The Company
At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map.

When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work.

We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process.

We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life's best work.

Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri's Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

If you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply
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