Communications Manager

📋 Description

• Be an expert. Serve as the main point of contact related to all public relations inquiries and activities, both inside and outside of Esri. Leverage your understanding of GIS to communicate Esri’s mission and technology to a wide range of audiences. Oversee the writing of press releases and other communication documents through your team. Represent PR at Esri events and in strategic initiatives.
• Drive Results. Oversee creation and management of communication plans for events, campaigns, and initiatives across the global Esri organization. Identify opportunities for press interviews and use networking to find subject matter experts and interview subjects within Esri and the GIS user community.
• Lead a team. Coach, mentor, and lead a media relations team. Foster a diverse and inclusive environment and oversee onboarding, career development, and performance management.
• Communicate and Collaborate. Build relationships with senior executives, media, bloggers, and influencers to implement communication strategies and elevate Esri’s brand.
• Strategic thought leadership. Work with the Influence Marketing leadership to plan opportunities, budgets, and goals; analyze results and integrate industry trends.

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years in media relations
• 5+ years coaching and managing teams with executive stakeholders
• Proven success securing media placements with exec stakeholders
• Innovative communications strategy for technology companies
• Journalist-style writing and storytelling
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English, or related field

🎁 Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Vacation leave and twelve paid holidays
• Growth and professional development opportunities