PR & Content Manager

Irvine, CA (On-site)

$99K/yr – $124K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own multi-vertical PR and content engine to drive earned media, thought leadership, and consistent blog/social amplification.

  • Media relations ownership: develop strategy, secure high-level placements, monitor budgets, and report results.
  • Content and social: shape a scalable content calendar, manage writers, and repurpose for blog and social channels.
  • Analytics and governance: track PR and content performance to inform quarterly management updates.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop a media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast, and online media
  • Plan and execute public relations initiatives that builds and nurtures a favorable public image for CU Direct within multiple vertical markets
  • Build, manage, and maintain media relationships to represent CU Direct and gain positive media exposure
  • Create press releases and other media-related correspondence
  • Maintain PR/News pages on corporate and brand websites
  • Identify and train appropriate staff for media interviews
  • Monitor and report performance data for all PR activities
  • Manage annual public relations budget in alignment with marketing budget
  • Provide regularly scheduled reporting and monthly presentations to management
  • Work closely with marketing team to develop a content strategy that aligns with marketing goals and drives high engagement.

Requirements

  • B.A degree in Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media, or Communications
  • Five + years public relations experience
  • Three to four years’ experience writing digital content for a large agency or

Preferred

    Benefits

    • Flexible Working Environment
    • Paid Time Off
    • 401k (8% match)
    • College Tuition Benefits/ Tuition Reimbursement
    • Good Benefits options
    • Company Culture! Cultural and Holiday celebrations, Theme days like Star Wars Day & Bring your Kids to Work Day, Monthly Townhalls and Quarterly Company Meetings that ensure awareness, inclusion, and transparency.
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    CU Direct

    3.3 Glassdoor

    As of November 14, 2022, CU Direct has rebranded as Origence.

    Founded in 1994
    Ontario, California, USA
    235 employees (9 in marketing)
    65% recommend to a friend
    83% CEO approval

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    31.7K
    Monthly Google Ads Budget
    $667
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    33.2%
    Direct
    45%
    Referral
    8%
    Social
    4.6%
    Paid
    5.2%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~235

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    9 (4% of company)
    Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
    1