Responsibilities

• Understand the significance of strategic communication in achieving clients’ business objectives.
• Discover strategies for building client relationships and engaging with influencers through effective communication.
• Build media relations skills and develop the ability to recognize significant and emerging trends for clients.
• Understand clients’ products, communication plans and the team’s strategies and tactics to help clients connect with their target audiences.
• Collaborate with the We. team to address client inquiries, manage editorial and analyst requests, develop compelling story concepts, pitch stories to journalists and strategize for significant events.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating press activities, including press tours, analyst tours and on-site visits.
• Support the development and distribution of news and announcements across various media platforms.
• Develop a deep sense of teamwork with colleagues across regions using Microsoft Teams technology.
• Report on relevant coverage and share insights into cultural trends.

Requirements

• Passionate communicators and committed learners who align with our values: inclusion, accountability, collaboration and courage.
• Enthusiastic, reliable collaborators with initiative.
• Excellent written communication and strong analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects, perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Work well with diverse groups and all levels of colleagues.
• Committed to delivering quality media support to colleagues and clients.
• Detail-oriented and hunger to learn and evolve with the landscape.
• Strong research skills and ability to identify emerging trends and media opportunities.
• Proactive self-starter who takes initiative and contributes new ideas.

Preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Teams, Outlook, SharePoint and OneDrive
• One year of professional experience or prior experience in communications or a related field.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Initiative-driven, resourceful and accountable.
• Accountability and adaptability in ambiguous, stressful situations.
• Incorporate feedback to demonstrate progress and enhance performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pretax accounts including HSA (company match), Medical & Dependent Care FSA
• Generous time off including PTO, Holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays and Personal Days
• Short & Long-Term Disability, paid by company
• Parental Leave, up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parent
• Caregiver Leave, up to 2 weeks to help eligible family member with serious health condition
• Community Engagement, up to 24 hours
• Bi-annual Wellness Credits, up to $300 per year
• Support with home office equipment
• Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth options with company match
• Learning and Development Programs for our employees