PR & Communications Manager

Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

$100K/yr – $120K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 11 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the planning and execution of Casper’s public relations program, from drafting press materials and managing executive speaking engagements to handling inquiries, budget, and crisis communications.

  • Draft and pitch press materials and manage the PR library
  • Oversee executive speaking engagements, media training, and award applications
  • Handle inquiries, budget, crisis communications, and cross-functional collaboration

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Work cross-functionally to bring company initiatives to life by drafting, editing and pitching press material, including press releases, interview backgrounders, fact sheets, bios, and more
  • Identify and action on emerging PR opportunities, including areas such as executive thought leadership, product placement, and influencers, to generate positive coverage of the Casper brand, products, and team
  • Collaborate with CX, social, and retail teams to craft customer communications; handle community management and engage with customers across social media channels such as Reddit, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and others
  • Fully manage speaking engagements for executives, from securing talks to handling media training
  • Oversee continued development of a comprehensive PR library and database of resources (press page, fact sheets, etc.)
  • Manage day-to-day press inquiries and product requests; oversee product orders and manage PR budget on behalf of the team
  • Manage all company, executive, and product award applications
  • Manage crisis communications if/and when necessary
  • Measure the impact of press and customer engagements and communicate effectively with the broader team and management

Requirements

  • 5+ years of relevant PR/Communications experience, mix of agency and in-house experience preferred (experience managing agencies a plus)
  • Excellent writing skills, ability to write and edit communications materials for a wide range of audiences
  • Experience using Meltwater AI and Project Management Systems (Asana preferred)
  • Proactive approach to work, you like to solve problems and don’t wait for someone to give you the answer
  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented! Can manage multiple things at once and are structured about your work
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Public company experience preferred
  • Experience in a “build”, high growth/great change environment; fast-paced; shifting priorities; hands-on keyboard
  • Customer-focused and customer service mindset
  • Experience managing CSR programs and business press

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance to help you with those coughs or cavities (too many waffles)...
  • Paid Time Off. We believe in the power of rest so take the time you need to recharge.
  • Employee Discount to use on whatever you like (with a few exceptions) and product discounts for friends and family!
  • … and more!
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Carpenter Co.

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Founded in 1950, Carpenter Co. is the world’s largest vertically integrated manufacturer of polyurethane foams. Carpenter also serves a diversified global marketplace with polyurethane chemical solutions, polyester fibers, and insulation materials through a network of more than 60 production locations. Our 6,500+ employees across the globe seek to provide the most innovative products and solutions with a focus on enhancing the quality of people’s lives while being a good steward of our resources.

Founded in 1948
Richmond, Virginia, USA
3.6K employees (64 in marketing)
48% recommend to a friend
52% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
28.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
49.6%
Direct
22.6%
Referral
21.3%
Social
6.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
64 (2% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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