• Develop and execute global media outreach strategy and comprehensive communications plans in support of organizational objectives and program priorities.
• Create an integrated approach for proactive media relations to promote key business priorities each quarter, complete with success metrics that allow for iteration and improvement.
• Ensure that all internal and external communications - publications, media relations, websites, letters of importance and events - are cohesive, on-brand, and are engaging Spoonflower’s core audiences.
• Partner with channel managers and SVP of Brand Marketing to ensure copywriting for the website, email and content has synergy with the brand voice and persona.
• Develop and manage relationships with applicable industry/media representatives and proactively outreach to drive coverage of Spoonflower’s business.
• Identify customer evangelists and lead efforts to secure and promote customer profiles.
• Research key stakeholders and influencers and develop appropriate engagement plans.
• Develop and implement external proactive and reactive communications and reputation management plans across the globe.
• Manage day-to-day issues in partnership with internal team members, including preparing statements, talking points and Q&A, and ensuring that program staff is adequately prepared to speak with media.
• Partner with the CEO for preparing any external or internal communications, delivering external presentations, or preparing materials for the Board of Directors.
• Support the CEO in creating a leadership communications strategy to effectively position the members of the executive team as thought leaders and spokespeople on topics and in venues that are relevant to its business and employees.
• Support the CEO with investor relationships and relevant communication strategies.
• Write speeches, case studies, blog posts, editorials, etc.

Skills: Media Relations, Strategic Communications Planning, Brand Messaging Consistency, Stakeholder Engagement, Reputation Management, Executive Communication Support, Investor Relations, Content Creation

• Lead the design, planning, and execution of public relations campaigns
• Develop and produce high-quality, informative, and interesting press releases, press kits, and related materials
• Organize promotional events, press conferences, tours, visits, and exhibitions
• Analyze media coverage and develop responses
• Develop relationships with industry leaders, influences, and local/national media
• Create presentations, articles, reports, and information for websites, blogs, and social media accounts
• Work with internal resources, both in the US and UK, and external agencies to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of high-quality public relations campaigns that conform to company style and brand image
• Work closely with the broader marketing team to support multi-channel traditional campaigns.
• Manage, prioritize, distribute and resolve all inbound press inquiries.
• Execute processes to capture member feedback and the measurement of the effectiveness of the brand's communications activities, adjusting plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with the local community relations team to shape executive visibility and thought leadership with the regional and local tech community.
• Research and develop a speakers bureau, craft speaking topics and work to secure speaking opportunities for the executive team at relevant events.

Skills: Public Relations Campaign Management, Press Materials Development, Event Planning, Media Analysis, Relationship Building, Content Creation, Cross-functional Collaboration, Community Relations

• Designing and executing various communications campaigns, including writing press releases, working with the press, arranging interviews
• Writing speeches and scripts, preparing clients for media interviews and speeches
• Writing website and social media content, managing client reputations (e.g. crisis management)
• Handling internal communications.
• Assisting Gateway clients to build a positive public image and brand awareness.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with the media, relevant trade media, and other opinion leaders.
• Translating complex ideas into compelling, sophisticated, and informative materials.
• Monitoring relevant industry news and preparing regular briefings for internal and external use.
• Assisting the senior leadership team with business development.
• Develop and execute communication strategy
• Work with internal teams to ensure alignment to communication strategy
• Work with the media in multiple countries and cultures
• Reach out to PR agencies or independent professionals in targeted markets and create sustainable media exposures through Taiwan+ compelling content

Skills: Communications Campaign Design, Speech Writing, Content Creation, Internal Communications, Brand Awareness, Media Relations, Idea Simplification, Business Development Support

• Secure strategic press coverage for clients including business features and product editorials in traditional media (print and online media in national, regional and local outlets) as well as in alternative media outlets (blogs, podcasts, communities and panels)
• Maintain strong relationships with key editors (specifically LA-based), feature writers and targeted influencers
• Create strategic press plans for national and global brands as well as up-and-coming niche brands
• Demonstrate forward-thinking strategic planning capabilities with creative ideation in community building, brand partnerships, activations and unique storytelling
• Develop and coordinate logistics for targeted press events to support seasonal launches, brand introductions, dinner/cocktail events, press presentations, etc.
• Daily account management duties, including drafting recaps and agendas, as well as monthly status reports
• Interface with clients for all press opportunities, event logistics, overseeing sample traffic, media monitoring and reporting
• Manage and execute media previews with team support in the LA office 2x per year
• Strong abilities in story angle development, pitch writing, daily product placement and media tracking.
• Keep up to date with economic, political, societal and market trends
• Engage, energize and enable agencies to identify opportunities for service improvements
• Lead issue and crisis management to minimize disturbance to the business

Skills: Strategic Press Coverage, Media Relationship Management, Press Plan Development, Creative Ideation, Event Logistics Coordination, Account Management, Client Interaction, Story Angle Development

• Develop and implement a public relations strategy, including annual PR plans, and thought leadership that increases brand awareness, and brand experience, and personalizes what PLTW means to schools, districts, and communities across the U.S. that aligns to organizational goals and consistently earns media coverage and increases engagement for the PLTW brand
• Serve as an organizational spokesperson
• Develop and maintain relationships with key media outlets and reporters
• Pitch and secure proactive media opportunities through traditional and digital channels
• Facilitate incoming media inquiries and identify appropriate staff persons to serve as spokespeople and prepare appropriate briefing materials
• Develop and lead the design of press materials, including media kits, op-eds, thought leadership articles, holding statements, talking points, media briefs, and news releases
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, and events team members to identify opportunities to amplify key campaign themes and messages to target audiences through external media outlets 
• Work with MCE Leadership to develop and execute a strategic plan for President and CEO, including executive media briefs, key message development, speech development, presentation development, and social media presence 
• Identify PR and media opportunities for the President and CEO and other C-suite leaders
• Identify and facilitate media training opportunities for designated leaders
• Assist in the development and execution of reporting on strategy to inform various stakeholders of ongoing PR and media efforts, including outcomes and measurement

Skills: Public Relations Strategy Development, Spokesperson Representation, Media Relationship Management, Proactive Media Pitching, Media Inquiry Management, Press Material Design, Cross-team Collaboration, Executive Media Strategy

• Experience focused on B2B technology or experience working for an agency supporting the software industry
• Ability to create strategic PR (media, social, analyst, thought leadership, etc.) plans from conception to execution to placement and measurement
• Experience working in a private equity-backed company
• Superb writing and communication skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously and adjust as circumstances change without sacrificing quality
• Experience working with C-suite executives and senior-level industry influencers and thought leaders
• Experience managing a team and/or external communication/PR agencies.
• Ability and desire to help set strategy, as well as execute.
• Experience measuring the impact and ROI of communications activities.
• Experience with crisis communications and operating with "calm under fire".

Qualifications: BA in Public Relations with 8 years of Experience

• PR experience in tech startups or other hyper-growth business environments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to quickly ramp on complex technology concepts.
• Drive to learn new skills and stay up to date with industry best practices.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and goals.
• Experience at an agency or in-house PR team.
• Ability to produce high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of and interest in advanced technology (ideally API technology).
• Proficiency in leveraging social media networks and related monitoring tools
• Ability to create newsworthy events, develop story ideas and follow through with pitch leads and creative digital execution
• Proven relationships with media, community and business contacts that have delivered demonstrable results, and the personality to maximize these contacts

Qualifications: BA in Communications with 7 years of Experience

• Seasoned communications professional with experience working within or for fast-moving organizations
• Strong local and national media contacts with a proven track record of success
• Ability to manage external PR agencies and/or consultants
• Ability to solve problems, astute in navigating and resolving complex situations quickly
• Ability to anticipate issues for longer-range communications implications
• Capable of fostering relationships and connections internally and externally
• Experience and confidence in working with senior leaders
• Excellent writing skills are mandatory
• Strong computer literacy, especially with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms.
• Ability to create and build authentic partnerships within industry and community.
• Highly creative, mature, well organized with analytical ability
• Proven track record of success in securing feature stories and business profiles for clients and managing client accounts
• Experience in managing and motivating a team, as well as contributing to overall company development

Qualifications: BA in Marketing with 6 years of Experience

• Strategic thinker with a strong media relations background and proven placement results
• Able to quickly compose and edit a variety of creative and business-oriented texts that meet company standards on deadline
• Experience in leveraging integrated campaigns
• Experience working with developers and transforming complex concepts into accessible consumer messages
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills while maintaining an ability to always stay focused on the work at hand
• Able to confidently communicate about Striking Distance Studios products with the press and public
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of video games and the video game industry
• Extremely detail-oriented and driven to consistently meet deadlines
• Able to organize thoughts and make decisions under time constraints and full workload
• Strong team player, able to balance and blend various department needs and views into an effective product-PR strategy
• Able to work with other teams to complement and support each other's plans and objectives
• Good presentation skills

Qualifications: BA in Journalism with 7 years of Experience

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and the most appropriate and effective applications.
• Advanced strategic planning and implementation skills to design strategic and comprehensive institutional communications plans and programs, taking into consideration institutional image, message and positioning, mission, goals, priorities and accomplishments.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of technical applications including design concepts, various media and mediums, applications, etc. to effectively manage/supervise professional technical staff. 
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of digital media and contemporary organizational communications.
• Advanced measurement and evaluation skills to develop state-of-the-art metrics for measuring the effectiveness of contemporary communications.
• Knowledge of the location, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, and infrastructure; advanced knowledge of current affairs and issues in higher education and / or health sciences. 
• Advanced skills to integrate messaging and counsel appropriate to a large, public research university.
• Strong skills to create, develop and implement comprehensive and effective long and short term strategic communications plans. 
• Demonstrated superior ability to work across the division to develop creative and integrated communications programs to support university strategic initiatives.
• Advanced skills to ensure the production of high-quality work within budget and time constraints. 

Qualifications: BA in Media Studies with 8 years of Experience