Next Jump is looking to hire a Head of PR who is eager to play the leading role in all writing and language tasks relevant to the organization's PR efforts. This will include marketing and advertising campaigns as well as product branding initiatives. The successful candidate will have the ability write in a number of styles and platforms including: sal...
Next Jump is looking to hire a Head of PR who is eager to play the leading role in all writing and language tasks relevant to the organization's PR efforts. This will include marketing and advertising campaigns as well as product branding initiatives. The successful candidate will have the ability write in a number of styles and platforms including: sales literature, editorial, media advisories, press releases, articles, advertisements, direct mail, letters, newsletters, posters and online genres (websites, blogs, social media sites etc.).
Responsibilities:
* Write compelling, effective copy and ensure that the appropriate style of written or verbal communication is used (presentation vs. detailing vs. narrative copy)
* Provide counsel on announcement strategies, competitive announcements, etc
* Extensive experience devising media strategies and pitching stories
* Provide senior-level counsel to Executives
* Lead external communication programs and initiatives
* Develop strategic PR plans; manage and participate in their tactical execution
* Prepare press releases, coordinate national and regional press announcements and respond to media inquiries from press and industry analysts
* Lead internal communication efforts
Requirements:
* Work independently and easily within a team environment with ability to meet tight deadlines
* Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism + Creative Writing, Business, Marketing or Sales
* Minimum 10+ years prior experience in fast-paced, dynamic Marketing or Advertising environment
* Experience pitching news to media with proven track record of events and news coverage
* Company branding experience
* Exceptional attention to detail and organization skills
* Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Adobe InDesign
* Requires very strong collaboration skills as the person in this role will be required to work closely with colleagues, clients, and management
* Candidates must have previous experience with Media Relations and Technology
Company Summary:
Next Jump has accumulated more than a decade's worth of the most prized data assets in the market place by operating over 90k shopping platforms across the US and UK. We have been working in stealth mode to leverage this data and the technology to exploit the inefficiencies in the advertising industry. What makes Next Jump unique is our value proposition to our over 100 million users and 28k marquee brands. The merchant technology allows brand advertisers to re-direct their advertising dollars into price promotions for targeted customer segments, tracking full ROI on marketing dollars spent. For users, our personalization engine presents tailored deals from desired merchants that are user-requested and recommended based on their individual preferences and patterns. Next Jump clients include over 84% of the Fortune 100 and 41% of Fortune 1000 companies covering more than 25mm employees (including Goldman Sachs, GE, and Bank of America) and over 100mm affinity members and customers (including AARP, Hilton, and MasterCard).
Our Employees:
Next Jump is a fast paced exciting culture in which you will be able to let your talents shine. At Next Jump, we take pride in our employees, and are focused on investing in the most talented individuals who look to realize their professional potential. While "Next Jumpers" come from varying backgrounds, we all share the
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