Director, Public Relations

Director, Public Relations

The spot:

This position will have a profound impact on the future of TheLadders at a defining moment in the evolution of our company. We are looking for a talented, high energy Director of Public Relations to join our expanding Marketing Team to develop strategy and conduct all public relations programs. You will act with the highest professional conduct as the face of the brand with key consumer technology and general press as well as key trade and industry groups. You will execute PR strategy surrounding industry meetings and newsworthy events. You will represent the company in PR efforts with outside partners. You will draft press releases & back up information while obtaining appropriate input and issue according to plan.

You will serve as the contact for reporters from all media outlets. You will also be responsible for fostering an internal communications program and leveraging our social media platform while initiating social media events. You will be expected to provide input in the area of strategic relations focusing on driving PR and telling business story.

As the Director of Public Relations you will thrive in a team environment and contribute actively to successfully build the knowledge and image of our brand. You should have excellent public and media relations skills with demonstrated results, strong leadership and organizational skills, and excellent written and oral communications skills.

The skinny:

• You will oversee PR activities to develop feature stories on the Company and generate relationships with key local and national reporters / maintain media contact list
• You will work closely with key personnel to build and execute strategic public relations programs to build the image of brand
• You will focus on each aspect of the brand in building press coverage and effective event strategies/participation, customized by media channel, specific target writer, or target trade/consumer group. The resulting press coverage will act to build the image of the brand as world-class
• You are comfortable working closely with Senior Executives (particularly, the CEO) – communicating, guiding, advising and coordinating public appearances
• You will unlock ways to tell story in the press
• You will orchestrate Product launches
• You will get millions of dollars of media coverage while spending thousands
• You will drive increased executive level participation in public relations activities
• You will closely coordinate public relations plans with Marketing campaigns to ensure consistency of message
• You will manage external PR agency
• You will coordinate PR plans with Marketing strategy and external advertising/marketing agencies
• You will develop strategy, prioritize, and execute on innovative public relations initiatives
• You will develop an annual and quarterly PR Plan for the organization
• You will develop new concepts and PR initiatives to help build brand awareness in 2011 and beyond

The specs:

• You have 8+ years experience in public relations/communications/journalism (newspaper, online, broadcast & publishing); including 3+ years of experience in consumer technology, preferably on the Internet; some agency experience preferred
• You earned a BA in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or related discipline, Master’s preferred
• You have extensive experience with consumer technology brands
• You have the highest standards of professionalism
• You are able to work effectively with other staff and departments
• You are able to prioritize and manage multiple projects, balancing “the big picture” while attending to details
• You are able to interact with all levels of management
• You have experience in managing an external PR agency

The sell:

With the stated mission of finding “the right person for the right job,” we’re in the business of connecting jobseekers, recruiters and employers. We seek out motivated people who will dig deep into the emotional and business drivers of our customers and help them make meaningful connections. Individually and collectively we solve problems, not with a sense of obligation, but rather responsibility. Everyone is empowered to make the tough decisions which will make our products and services even more valuable to our customers.

We have a casual, collaborative atmosphere in our SoHo loft with dedicated “idea” rooms that are fully equipped with floor-to-ceiling whiteboards. And we can’t forget to mention the obligatory snack room.

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We are a dynamic, fast-paced, high-growth internet company that rewards meritorious performance. We work hard and have big fun. We are a results oriented, goals driven team with a strong commitment to excellence. We hire the best and the brightest individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, alienage, mental or physical disability, genetic predisposition or genetic carrier status, HIV status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. is an equal opportunity employer.