Global Media Relations Manager (Mobility) -Top Tech Firm - London or East Coast US
The media/analyst manager of this much admired, matrixed, global management consulting leader will direct integrated global media relations and industry analyst relations efforts for the Mobility sector by leveraging major marketing initiatives, thought leadership, successful client engagements, and the expertise of their innovative consultants. As a matrix organization it's a very flat structure and the manager role has significant responsibility.
This manager is responsible for improving the focus, quality and frequency of media and industry analyst coverage as well as strengthening the approach to managing the interaction; incorporating media relations into the team's marketing efforts; and improving the company's external profile within relevant industries.
The person in this role will:
• Have a keen understanding of the key issues and trends affecting the mobility industry
• Be a proactive, strategic thinker focused on generating trade, non-traditional media, and tier-one media coverage and industry analyst awareness
• Possess strong communication skills, with the ability to reduce complex topics into clear concise messaging; including exceptional writing and editing skills for audiences ranging from general to business to more technical (press releases, talking points, Q&A, and other PR collateral) with an emphasis on mobility.
• Have the creativity and initiative to drive media results, even when confronted with internal and external obstacles
• Have the ability to function effectively within a matrix organization and support the company's approach to teamwork and collaboration.
• Be a proactive, strategic thinker focused on generating trade, non-traditional media, and tier-one media coverage and industry analyst awareness
• Possess strong communication skills, with the ability to reduce complex topics into clear concise messaging; including exceptional writing and editing skills for audiences ranging from general to business to more technical (press releases, talking points, Q&A, and other PR collateral) with an emphasis on mobility.
• Have the creativity and initiative to drive media results, even when confronted with internal and external obstacles
• Have the ability to function effectively within a matrix organization and support the company's approach to teamwork and collaboration.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or other four-year university degree
- 8 to 15 years experience in communications with a minimum of 5 years' experience specifically in the mobility
- Minimum of eight years success at building strong working relationship with senior leadership
- Ability to provide strategic counsel to colleagues in key geographies
- Social media (blogs, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+) familiarity and skills required
- Willingness to travel up to ten percent of time
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