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Judith Cushman & Associates Retained Executive Search in Communications
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Completed Search & Consulting Assignments
Senior Director, Global Employee Communications
Communication Managers,
Energy Company
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Crisis Communications: Filled.
Customer
Communications: Filled
Transformation:
Nuclear:
Internal/Editorial: Filled
Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications STATUS (3/5/06) Offer has been accepted. Press Release announces hire. CLIENT#C15339
Senior Media Relations Manager STATUS (3/5/06) Offer extended and accepted. Candidate has just started. Position closed. CLIENT#N15345
Vice President, Public Relations STATUS (11/11/05) Contract completed. Company is reorganizing the function. Initial position that JC&A was asked to fill no longer exists. CLIENT#J15342
Director, Marketing and Communications Operations STATUS (11/11/05) Position filled. Candidate has joined the organization. The successful hire was relocated from New York. CLIENT#M15343
Public Relations Program Manager STATUS (11/11/05) Candidate hired and has just joined the organization. Position is filled. #M15349
Executive Director, Washington Wine Commission/Institute STATUS (8/3/05) This position has been filled. A press release is available on the Washington Wine Commission Website. CLIENT#W15344
STATUS (2/17/05) Position has been filled. Seattle, WA. CLIENT#P15338-B
STATUS (1/11/05) This position is filled. Candidate is on the job as of January. Seattle, WA. CLIENT#P15338-A
Vice President, Communications STATUS (1/11/05) This position is filled. The first candidate among the top group accepted the offer. She officially begin in December. Northwest Region. CLIENT#W15337
STATUS (10/18/04) Position has been filled and the Washington Wine Commission has announced the hire. The candidate hired was Jane Baxter Lynn. CLIENT#W15336: Washington Wine Commission
Internal Communications Manager STATUS (6/17/04) Position filled. Candidate has begun her new job. Puget Sound, Washington, CLIENT#R15345
Director/Vice President of Communications STATUS (4/30/04) Candidate hired with a VP title and has begun his new assignment. Position closed. Northeast Corridor/South of New York City, CLIENT#U15341
Manager or Senior Manager, Public Relations STATUS (11/20/03) New hire is on board. Everything is moving smoothly. Position filled. Either Los Angeles or Silicon Valley (LA Preferred), CLIENT#S15339
Financial Communications Manager STATUS (11/20/03) Client decided upon finalist within 2 weeks of initiating project. Position filled. Seattle, WA, CLIENT#S15340
Director, Marketing & Client Relations STATUS (10/26/03) Finalist selected. Offer extended and, after thoughtful discussions, the offer was accepted. Position closed. Oregon, CLIENT#S15336
Marketing (Communications) Project Manager STATUS (10/26/03) Offer extended to finalist. Finalist accepted the position and will join the company October 6th. Assignment completed. Position filled. No additional positions are anticipated in the near term. Pacific Northwest, CLIENT#M15332
Science Communications & Media Relations Associate STATUS (8/6/03) Offer accepted. Candidate is on the job. Search completed. Over the long term, similar positions are expected to be created. Eastern Washington, CLIENT #P15108
STATUS (8/6/03) Offer accepted; Candidate began May 1, 2003. The company, Milliman USA, has announced the hire and the new CMO is Pamela Cone. Puget Sound Region, CLIENT #M15123
Vice President, Public Relations STATUS (8/6/03) Position has been filled and the company has announced the hire. Our client is Bank One's Credit Card Division formerly First USA. The candidate hired was David Chamberlin from Nortel. Article in PRWEEK with comments to JC&A from David Webster of Bank One (Bank One Article 1-27-03.htm). Wilmington, DE, CLIENT #M15108
Position:
Location: Pacific Northwest Company: CLIENT#C15346 Compensation: More information to follow.
Company: BioPharmaceutical, both Nasdaq and MTAX traded (Italy). Reporting to: Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications with direct access to the President and CEO Resources: In Europe, an Investor Relations Representative is the day to day contact with guidance from the communications staff. Consulting services have been retained at headquarters. About the Position The Senior Director, International Investor Relations is a newly redefined position reflecting the majority ownership of shares in Italy and the need to meet disclosure requirements and communicate with shareholders in the US, primarily Italy and Europe. The Senior Director reports to the EVP, Corporate Communications and has direct access to the leadership team including the President and CEO. Investor Relations messaging is fully integrated into the communications strategy for the company. The Senior Director will be a thoughtful contributor and advisor to the leadership of the organization and will be fully versed in meeting disclosure requirements. S/he will be the IR expert about the complexities of financial reporting in the US, Italy (and Europe) in collaboration with finance and legal counsel representatives. In addition, the position requires consultative and strategic capabilities, well beyond tactical skills. S/he will function in a collaborative and collegial manner with Finance, Clinical/Regulatory, Legal and the office of the President. The Senior Director will lead the development of strategy, operating plans, budgets and the tactical execution of the Investor Relations Program. S/he will be the individual who manages the company reputation with shareholders, and is the primary point of contact in the US for institutional and retail investors and analysts. The Senior Director will oversee the IR representative in Europe responsible for those contacts. Educational Background, Skills and Experience The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree preferably in business, English or the life sciences with an advanced degree in finance preferred. S/he will have a minimum of 15 years of experience with a minimum of 8 in Investor Relations with some corporate communications work/exposure. The Senior Director will have experience in the Bio/Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical industry. Prior work in International IR would be a great advantage since the position has global responsibilities. Also, responsibility for developing and executing IR programs relating to product commercialization would be helpful. S/he will be an excellent thinker, strategist and writer. The finalist should have the attitude and knowledge of an astute business executive, and should identify with company objectives first and develop IR plans in support of organizational/business goals. Since resources are limited, the Senior Director will be expected to implement programs and produce excellent work. S/he will demonstrate those strengths through a career path that indicates a steady increase in responsibility. S/he will also provide samples demonstrating programmatic thinking as well as examples of quality financial documents. Prior experience shaping an IR function and demonstrating an ability to work both at the strategic and tactical levels would be very desirable. Managing a small team and outside resources would be an advantage. Life Sciences/Pharma experience required.
Position: Manager of Public Relations
Company: CLIENT#P15349
Reporting to: the Director of Corporate Communications, who in turn reports to the CEO The Manager of Public Relations is the most senior staff member reporting to the Director of Corporate Communications. S/he will be acting Director when the Director is unavailable and will have access to the senior officers within the company as needed. The Manager has 4-direct reports and 2-indirect reports for a total 6 professional employees when the Public Relations function is fully staffed. The Manager is responsible for developing and implementing communications strategies, plans and activities, supporting executive communications, and delivering and positioning key messages to target audiences. A key objective is to foster a consistent and common language across the company and to advance the company’s reputation as well as ensure successful operations. S/he will work collaboratively with the Director to accomplish these goals.
A minimum of 8-years work with a mix of agency and organizational employers showing increasing responsibility and media relations experience is essential. A BA or BS is required. The company offers a lump sum payment to relocate. It consists of two-month’s salary where the company pays the taxes on the amount offered. Compensation is based upon experience and is competitive within the range established by the corporation. The position is bonus eligible.
Position:
Location: Corporate Headquarters, Puget Sound
region, Washington State Company: CLIENT#P15347 Compensation: Excellent compensation program with attractive upper mid-level salary and annual bonus potential above 45%. Relocation program is available.
The Corporate Communications Associate — Internal (CCA) is the third member of the corporate communications team at company headquarters. The company is a publicly held timber REIT with holdings in 18 states. Reporting to the Director, the CCA supports her activities as well as the Senior Communications Manager with a focus on the internal communications needs of the organization. It is estimated that approximately 60% of the Associate’s time will be allocated to that role. The Associate will focus on producing two corporate-wide (circulation: 2,200) publications. The first is a quarterly 12-page hard-copy feature magazine format. The second is a brief on-line monthly providing timely announcements about company activities as well as employee hires and promotions. The Associate is expected to develop the budget as well as write copy for both publications and supervise contributed articles from consultants. The CCA will ensure that the publications and their messaging objectives align with strategic company messages and goals. Over time, the CCA will evaluate the effectiveness of these publications and recommend changes/adjustments to better serve the internal communications needs of the organization. In addition, the CCA will serve as an internal communications resource to regional employees at all levels, as they produce materials for distribution locally. S/he will maintain consistency of the “look and feel” of company publications throughout the country. Travel is estimated at 15%. The Web site is an important responsibility as well, that requires writing some copy and updating the site. S/he will also assist the Manager and Director in producing power point presentations for the leadership team. This position has additional tactical responsibilities such as maintaining and updating executive biographies and the photo library. There are occasional fact sheets, brochures and press releases (relating to foundation grants, for example) that the CCA will write. The CCA must respond to deadline pressure in order to release grant information. Having a sense of urgency will be important in these instances. In addition, the CCA will act as the “back-up” to his/her corporate communications colleagues, and possess the judgment to know when action is needed in their absence (when they might be traveling, for example.) It may mean taking action after asking for guidance, or it may be a matter of quickly bringing the Senior Manager or Director into the situation so they may deal with it. Qualifications/Experience The successful incumbent will be:
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Compensation/Relocation/Diversity A relocation program is available along with a competitive total compensation program with an attractive bonus. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Position: Senior Director, Global Employee Communications
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Company: CLIENT#A15342 Compensation: Senior level compensation package, including attractive bonus, relocation program
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Our client, a $5+ billion technology company with two thirds of its revenues and 60% of its employees from overseas, is filling the most senior internal communications position within the organization. Strategize, create, lead and implement global internal communications during a positive company transformation.. The primary objective is to effect behavior change and create true engagement among its 20,000 employees, aligning with a clearly articulated corporate mission/vision. Program development skills are secondary. The focus is on culture change and how to achieve that objective with all available traditional and non-traditional tools. Supervise a small team of direct reports with matrixed relationships to corporate and in-country managers in 30 countries. Approximately 20 years of corporate employment, leadership experience and responsibility for large employee populations undergoing culture/behavior change are required. A BA and graduate work in OD (Organizational Development) would be extremely helpful. A senior level compensation package which includes an attractive bonus, along with a relocation program, is offered. Position: Communications Managers (7 Positions) - Newly Created Positions
Location: Bay area of CA for 5 posts and Central
CA for the Nuclear Communications positions Company: CLIENT#P15343 Compensation: Maximum salary low six figures with an attractive cash and benefits package
Crisis Communications: Filled
Customer Communications:
Transformation: Both Internal and External Positions filled.
Nuclear:
Internal/Editorial:
Our client has openings for seven Communications Managers in each of the following areas within the Communications group. The Managers will report to one of four Directors (peers):
Minimum 8-years experience in communications with at least 5 in media relations for the external positions and 5 in internal communications for the remaining positions. Two years of corporate experience would be very helpful/and or specific media exposure through newspaper, radio and/or television work. Position: Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications Location: Pacific Northwest Company: CLIENT#C15339 Compensation: Well into 6 figures, with excellent relocation program Status: Offer has been accepted. Candidate will begin in March.
The Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications (EVP) reports to the President/CEO and is a member of the Strategic Management Team (SMT). The EVP is responsible for messaging, positioning and image strategy as well as implementation of approved programs. The breadth of responsibility extends from strategic counsel to the CEO, to overall branding and marketing communications initiatives, crisis communications planning, media relations, investor relations, internal communications, public affairs and community relations. The EVP manages outside public relations and/or public affairs counsel as well as any other communications consultants and determines roles, responsibilities and budgets. S/he is the “first response” corporate spokesperson and determines in consultation with the CEO and outside counsel how to proceed to initiate or to respond to media inquiries. S/he will work closely with top management and executive staff to ensure the delivery of accurate, consistent and effective messages to constituents in the United States and Europe. These constituents consist of the financial community and investors, the public, customers, employees, government agencies, the media and advocacy groups. The challenge for the EVP, Corporate Communications is to combine both the strategic and the practical capability to articulate and implement the mission of the position. The EVP must have the leadership capability, experience, wisdom, judgment and conceptual capability to add value at the Board, Strategic Management Team (SMT), Investor, marketing and employee levels. Critical to the function is the relationship with the President and CEO particularly in the area of media and investor relations. The position requires the ability to initiate strategies and programs while building the necessary infrastructure as the function and the company grows. For all of the conceptual challenges, this is a “start-up” role in many ways. This role is both strategic and tactical. Balancing vision with results is the key to success. Position: Senior Media Relations Manager Location: Seattle, WA Company: CLIENT#N15345 Compensation: Upper Mid-Level Plus Status: Offer extended and accepted. Candidate has just started. Position closed.
Our client is a prestigious global architecture and design firm that helps companies and organizations create innovative places. Fundamental to its mission is the belief that design has the power to transform business. Founded in 1943 in Seattle, which remains its largest location, there are additional offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Columbus, New York, London and Shanghai. The firm’s practice is characterized by an emphasis on innovative design excellence. Reporting to a Director, Communications who is based in New York City and working with a team located in Seattle and Columbus, the Senior Media Relations Manager is responsible for both tactical implementation and planning responsibilities. The focus of the position is sophisticated media outreach to enhance the reputation and brand. Specifically, the Senior Media Relations Manager will:
Experience: Approximately 10-years of Public Relations experience with a track record of increasing responsibility is needed. Prior exposure to design, fine arts, and architecture would be desirable. Prior experience in a consultative business organization that is consensus driven would be valuable. An interest in and flair for media relations and publicity work are essential. A track record of success demonstrating that talent is expected. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Position: Vice President, Public Relations Location: NE Corridor (Not New York City) Company: CLIENT#J15342 Compensation: Low 6 figures Status: Contract completed. Company is reorganizing the function. Initial position that JC&A was asked to fill no longer exists.
Major financial institution seeks high-energy brand-sensitive public relations professional with 10 years minimum experience. Launch major affinity program initiative. Sophisticated branding and media opportunities on a national and global scale. Prior consumer products background, with brand sensitivity would be most helpful. Will require extensive travel. Position: Public Relations Program Manager Location: North Puget Sound Area Company: CLIENT#M15349 Compensation: Mid-Level Status: Candidate hired and has just joined the organization. Position is filled.
Our client, a financial services company with one of the fastest growth tracks in Puget Sound, seeks a Public Relations Program Manager to head up the function. The job reports to the Director of Marketing. The PR Program Manager is responsible for internal communications, trade and business press relations. As a sole contributor, the key challenge will be to set priorities that fit management goals and maintain the discipline to execute to those priorities. The Manager reports to a Director of Marketing who expects to provide guidance but remain hands off unless needed. Privately held, our client is currently one of the top 100 largest growing private firms in Washington, as noted in the Puget Sound Business Journal. A year earlier it was ranked 11th fastest growing among the top 100. The PR Program Manager will work with the Director of Marketing, internal departments and in-house graphic artists to develop implement and manage all aspects of the company’s internal and external communications programs. There is a strong focus on media and public relations. This is the most senior Public Relations position in the organization and the Manager will act as liaison to the media on behalf of the organization. The department is a small team of marketing professionals with expertise in marketing programs, sales promotion, graphic arts, production, special events, etc. Experiencing strong growth provides a challenge and an opportunity to contribute to changing priorities. Specifically the Manager will:
Personal Characteristics/Experience Preferred: The finalist will be a team player that enjoys a flexible, “down to earth” informal and highly productive work environment. Growth is a given at the company and with that growth comes a constant change in priorities. The Manager will be comfortable “switching gears” putting projects on hold as needed, to take on more important work assigned by the leadership. The Manager will be comfortable working with management and staff at all levels within the company. The ideal candidate will have from 5-8 years of Public Relations experience with several years in a for-profit organization. Prior PR agency experience is highly desirable. A proven track record in media relations working with the business and trade press locally and nationally is essential. It is assumed the candidate will have excellent writing, organizational and project management skills. A Bachelor’s degree is required. Position: Director, Marketing and Communications Operations Location: Pacific Northwest Company: CLIENT#M15343 Compensation: Position filled. Candidate has joined the organization. The successful hire was relocated from New York.
The Director, Marketing and Communications Operations, a newly created position, contributes, as its primary goal to meeting the strategic objectives of the Marketing group. Our client, whose corporate staff is in Seattle, is a highly respected national financial consulting organization with overseas offices. The primary responsibility of the position is to manage the new organizational structure, and supervise the operations of the Marketing Communications department. In addition, the Director is expected to function as the “back-up” to the CMO, participate in client meetings and contribute to the marketing plans for the practice areas or “Disciplines” within the company. The Director reports to the CMO who in turn reports to the CEO administratively and to the Marketing Committee, with representatives from the Disciplines. The marketing group, a corporate staff function, is successful if, at the overall company, Discipline and local Practice levels, it adds perceived value. Otherwise the “internal” client (the entire firm) is under no obligation to funnel new project work to the department. Funding for company-wide marketing initiatives is supported corporately. The primary objective of the marketing group is to develop and support the implementation of a marketing strategy that in turn supports the organization’s business objectives and corporate “brand.” Activities include coaching and advising consultants and committees, while providing specific plans, tools and “products” to enhance the marketing effort. Managing these initiatives is the task of the Director of Marketing and Communications Operations. Until recently, the firm has had two separate departments offering marketing and communications support. The two have merged into one group, Marketing and Communications (MarCom), The Group provides a full complement of services including marketing planning, brand development, materials production, advertising, PR website, newsletters, research reports, internal communications, research, etc. Prior project management and operations experience coupled with knowledge of MarCom disciplines is most desirable. A demonstrated ability to contribute creatively and strategically to programs is essential. About 10 years work experience gained in a professional services or creative (advertising, PR) environment would be helpful. A competitive salary with bonus potential is offered. Position: Executive Director, Washington Wine Commission/Institute Location: Seattle, WA Company: CLIENT#W15344 Compensation: Low 6 figures Status: This position has been filled. A press release is available on the Washington Wine Commission Website.
The Executive Director for the WWC and the WWI is responsible for leading the two major organizations (and affiliate groups) that support the Washington Wine industry. The WWC is the promotional arm responsible for marketing, branding and public relations activities to support the industry. The vision of the WWC is, “to achieve global recognition for Washington State as the premier wine grape growing region.” The Institute, a trade association, is the lobbying organization for wine producers and represents their interests to legislators in Olympia, regionally and nationally. Currently approximately 300 wineries and 320 grape growers are members of the WWC, a quasi-governmental organization which is supported by taxes on Washington wines and by assessments collected from wine producers and growers. The funds assessed are based upon gallons of wine produced and tons of grapes harvested. The Institute is supported by voluntary contributions from wine producers. The Executive Director is an enthusiastic and committed spokesperson for the industry, representing in a balanced and effective manner, the various wine-related interests within the state. The Executive Director is both a leader and consensus builder suggesting innovative programs and activities for consideration of the Commissioners and their constituents. These programs reach from Washington State throughout the country and abroad. Budget is over one million dollars. In addition, on a part-time basis, the Executive Director works closely with lobbyists in Olympia to advocate for the interests of the Washington Wine industry and with the WWI on regional and national public affairs and legislative issues. In order to execute programs, develop support and maintain the cohesiveness of the industry for WW objectives, the Executive Director may be required to travel up to 50% of the time. S/he is responsible for proposing the annual plan and for managing to plan objectives. The Executive Director directs and supports a staff that is highly motivated and energized. Candidate Specifications While the Executive Director may not have in-depth wine industry experience, familiarity with and enthusiasm for wines are essential. Experience in other related fields is acceptable, such as food, luxury consumer products, the arts, travel and leisure. A high-energy level is essential to maintain the enthusiasm for WW and to keep pace with the demands of the position, which include extensive travel. S/he should have demonstrated leadership and consensus building abilities working for organizations with diverse interests. Prior experience supervising staff and outside resources is essential. The Executive Director will be creative and think “out of the box.” S/he will have excellent marketing, Public Relations, branding and promotional experience as well as a sense of humor. Exposure to Lobbying and Public Affairs activities is desirable. International travel and fluency in other languages are optional but helpful. Experience both in the corporate/agency and association environments would be ideal. Non-profit work would also be helpful. A minimum of 10-years of work experience is needed. The WWC and the WWI support diversity in the workplace and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Position: Communications Associate Location: Seattle, WA Company: CLIENT#P15338-B Compensation: Mid-level compensation offered with bonus potential and corporate savings program Status: This position has been filled.
The Communications Associate will manage the development of communications materials, events and programs. An excellent writer, the Associate will plan, write and edit a variety of communications including: company newsletters, fact sheets, brochures, news releases and content for the Internet and Intranet. In addition, the Associate helps to ensure consistency of messaging across the company and manages internal publications in accordance with identified strategic objectives. S/he develops communications briefs, plans and assists with media relations, acting as a backup to the department head. A minimum of 5-years experience and excellent writing skills are required. Position: Corporate Affairs Associate Location: Seattle, WA Company: CLIENT#P15338-A Compensation: Mid-level compensation offered with bonus potential and corporate savings program Status: This position is filled. Final offer details are being worked out.
The Corporate Affairs Associate is responsible for preparing and implementing annual legislative plans where our client operates, with a focus on 8-10 high priority states. The Associate will coordinate activities with managers, contract lobbyists and trade associations while identifying current and emerging issues. Monitoring legislative activities at the federal and state levels, administering political contributions, and briefing senior officers are additional responsibilities. A minimum of 5-years political experience and knowledge about working with legislative issues are required. Excellent writing skills are also required in order to prepare extensive internal and external communications. Travel estimated at 25%. Position: Vice President, Communications Location: Northwest Region Company: CLIENT#W15337 Compensation: Competitive Senior Level Compensation Status: This position is filled. The first candidate among the top group accepted the offer.
Our client is a multi-billion dollar NASDAQ company delivering integrated engineering, construction, and management solutions for businesses and governments worldwide. The company reported at the close of 2003, a "remarkable year of performance." The corporation and each of its business units were profitable with a strong backlog of projects that increased by over $500 million from 2002.
The Corporate Vice President is responsible for internal and external communications (excluding Investor Relations). The VP has overall strategic responsibility for keeping key stakeholders informed of the company mission, objectives, activities while promoting a positive public image of the organization. These stakeholders include stockholders, US and international employees, the general public and the financial community.
The VP will serve as advisor to top management on communication policy, public relations initiatives and media relations. S/he will act as the corporate spokesperson. The position supervises 9 staff members.
An executive relocation package is offered as well as an attractive compensation package with performance related incentives. Location: Seattle, Washington Company: Washington Wine Commission, CLIENT#W15336 Compensation: Senior Level Salary Status: Position has been filled and the Washington Wine Commission has announced the hire. The candidate hired was Jane Baxter Lynn.
Lead diverse group of industry members in promoting the beverage and the region to in-state consumers, national markets and prestigious international customers. Manage a small staff in arranging major events, working with media and overseeing lobbying efforts in Olympia.
A minimum of ten years experience with a mix of agency, corporate and association work would be ideal. Consensus building talent and a willingness to travel between 40%-50% are essentials. Position: Director/Vice President of Communications Location: Northeast Corridor/South of New York City Company: Business to Business, multi-billion, High Tech Company, CLIENT #U15341 Compensation: Competitive Director Level Salary Status: Candidate hired with a VP title and has begun his new assignment. Position closed.
T he Director of Communications resides in the Corporate Communications Department while supporting a key Business Unit. The post jointly reports to the Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications and the VP, Strategic Marketing within the Business Unit. The Director will create and drive the communications and media relations activities for a segment of the company that is critical to its future. The unit is responsible for client consulting, solutions and services. There are five direct reports.
The Director will work closely with the marketing staff, divisional leadership, the outside agency and geography communications leaders. Specifically, the Director will be the team leader for media relations. Responsibilities will include business and trade media relations, internal communication around the business strategy and support for the marketing communications effort. Longer term, the Director will develop comprehensive plans for the business unit, including internal communications, media training and the speakers program.
The Director is a "hands on" leader. Also, s/he will integrate communications activities with the industry marketing team and ensure balanced coverage in support of the five vertical markets the company targets. The Communications Director will develop overall objectives, plans and budgets for North America and overseas.
Qualifications: Prior corporate experience in a business to business environment is essential. The complex organizational structure requires a seasoned professional who can successfully navigate these relationships. Excellent project management skills are highly desired. Position: Manager or Senior Manager, Public Relations Location: Either Los Angeles or Silicon Valley (LA Preferred) Company: Large High Tech Corporation, CLIENT #S15339 Compensation: Top of range is just below six figures Status: New hire is on board. Everything is moving smoothly. Position filled.
Our client is a well-respected, industry leader in Internet Security with headquarters in Silicon Valley. The Public Relations Manager’s position reports to a Public Relations Group Manager located in Southern California.
The PR Manager will support the Technology Partner Program, a global network of leading technology partners delivering “the complete value added solutions enterprise customers need through certified integrations with the company’s security technology.” The Manager will be evaluating how best to leverage these relationships to build brand awareness through a variety of PR tools and tactics. These may consist of proactive campaigns, tours, press events, trade show events and press releases (among a variety of tools.) She or he will be also be responsible for managing a variety of product public relations activities focusing on the enterprise space.
The manager will develop close working relationships with the Business Development team and other key stakeholders and will assume a leading role in developing and managing strategic public relations/crisis communications plans.
The PR Manager is one of 7 members of a well-regarded and highly productive PR team who have approximately similar levels of experience. This is a closely-knit and stable group that maintains a sense of camaraderie while sustaining a highly effective work environment.
Since enterprise security is mission critical, media crises arise that require immediate response and cannot be anticipated. It is understood the PR team will support each other to meet those demands.
The position requires an understanding of complex corporate structures, reporting relationships and how to partner effectively with outside PR and marketing organizations. The successful candidate will have excellent judgment, a fine-tuned sense of how to work effectively in large corporate structures, good planning and programming skills. Flexibility is essential. A background in crisis communications is also a plus.
She or he will be a team player and have excellent media relations and agency management and/or agency experience. A technology background is desirable. A minimum of 8-years experience with a mix of corporate and agency experience is ideal.
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