External Communications - Europe & Americas - Professional

The external communications assistant manager for Europe and Americas will be responsible for supporting the management of day-to-day planning, organization and execution of public relations activities, including the development and dissemination of press releases; managing all aspects of media relations planning and strategy development; preparation of executives in advance of media interviews; managing media lists, editorial calendars, as well as tracking and reporting.



This person will report into the head of external communications for Europe and Americas and will be based out of India.

 About The Role : 

The external communications manager for Europe and Americas will be responsible for managing day-to-day planning, organization and execution of public relations activities, including the development and dissemination of press releases, blogs, social posts; managing all aspects of media relations planning and strategy development; preparation of executives in advance of media interviews; building and maintaining media relationships with key reporters, as well as managing media lists, editorial calendars, and managing tracking and reporting.



This person will report into the head of external communications for Europe and Americas and will be based out of India.

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Key requirements for the role include:

5-7 years of experience in working in external communications/public relations—ideally at an agency (B2B and technology experience preferred)

Bachelor’s degree

Strong prioritization, organization, and project management skills

Experience in working with media, building pitches, identifying/targeting press

Exceptional writing and editing skills (AP style)

Understanding of the media landscape in Europe and Americas—experience in working with a global, multinational company strongly preferred

Experience in providing strategic media relations counsel to executives/spokespeople and managing all aspects of the media interview process

Sharp eye for what makes ‘news’, experience in building messaging/story lines that drive media coverage

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with a global group of marketing/communications colleagues to develop and deploy effective PR and media campaigns

Develop relationships with journalists and key influencers

Review and evaluate incoming media inquiries

Monitor media and constantly look for new media pitch angles to drive positive media coverage that ladder up to overarching messages and campaign themes

Secure media interviews for executives, develop briefing books, provide media interview tips/counsel, manage interviews

Draft or oversee the creation of news releases, thought leadership content

Work with the social media team in content creation, as needed

Interact with a global group of top level executives, provide media counsel and prep

Manage external PR agencies in U.S., Europe (and globally, as needed)

Manage crisis and M&A communications, coordinate with all involved parties timely and error-free completion of materials

Manage internal approval processes, ensure successful completion of all written projects

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Key requirements for the role include:

4-5 years of experience in working in external communications/public relations—ideally at an agency (B2B and technology experience preferred)

Bachelor’s degree

Strong prioritization, organization, and project management skills

Experience in working with media, building pitches, identifying/targeting press

Exceptional writing and editing skills (AP style)

Understanding of the fundamentals of media relations and experience in working in a global environment

Experience in managing all aspects of the media interview process

Sharp eye for what makes ‘news’, and ability to find news hooks that drive media coverage

A go-getter attitude and exceptional written and verbal communications skills

Experience in writing press releases, bylines and social copy

An analytical mind with strong attention to detail

A proactive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of media monitoring, analysis and reporting, including competitive analysis, share of voice, share of reach, and social media metrics analysis and reporting

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the head of external communications for Europe and Americas in working with a global group of marketing/communications colleagues to develop and deploy effective PR and media campaigns

Support the team in managing media interactions, including reviewing and evaluating incoming media enquiries, responding to—and pitching—journalists, as appropriate

Monitor media and constantly look for new media pitch angles to drive positive media coverage that ladder up to overarching messages and campaign themes

Support media interviews by developing briefing books, conducting research, and tracking post-interview coverage

Draft the creation of news releases, and thought leadership content as appropriate

Work with the social media team in content creation, as needed

Manage press release dissemination across all channels

Handle all administrative tasks for the team, including maintaining media lists, regularly updating media coverage and other activity trackers

Support with the management of external PR agencies in U.S., Europe (and globally, as needed)

Manage internal approval processes, ensure successful completion of all written projects