Communications Director

Socket.dev; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Parental leave

Unlimited vacation

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Communications Director in New York City to lead strategic communications, writing and media relations for a global audience. You will collaborate across Nexxen’s Marketing & Communications framework to drive messaging for product launches and corporate announcements with a strong emphasis on external communications.

The role requires 6–8 years in ad tech or PR, exceptional communication skills, and English fluency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, PR or marketing; master’s preferred.
• 6–8 years in ad tech or PR agency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; AP style writing.
• Established relationships with journalists in business, tech and advertising.
• Strong knowledge of marketing, PR, advertising and social trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead strategic communications plans and messaging for corporate announcements and product launches globally.
• Manage earned and paid media opportunities to increase visibility.
• Coordinate with global Marketing & Communications to execute go-to-market PR and marketing efforts.
• Lead awards programs and speaking opportunities for thought leadership.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and manage partners/sponsors.

Skills

Communication skills

AP Style writing

Press relations

Content development

Project management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism/PR/marketing

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

We're looking for a Communications Director to join our Marketing & Communications team in New York City. Our team follows a hybrid schedule, working in-office three days a week and remotely for the rest. The primary purpose of this role is to enable the output of the communications and marketing team, offering support to management and expertise across key functional areas of communications (i.e. media relations, thought leadership, events, social media and marketing). This role requires a passion for and extensive experience in writing, content development and liaising with press to support company-wide communications, particularly externally.

What you’ll do:

• Work collaboratively with teams across Nexxen to develop and lead strategic communications plans, messaging and written content for corporate announcements and product launches spanning Nexxen’s global regions
• Seek out and manage opportunities related to earned and paid media activities to increase Nexxen’s visibility and differentiation in market
• Coordinate with colleagues on the global Marketing & Communications team to ensure strategic go-to-market planning and implementation of PR and Marketing efforts
• Lead company awards programs and submissions for thought leadership and speaking opportunities
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage relationships with partners, sponsors and organizing committees
• Collaborate with management to achieve specific communication goals and objectives as well as to define evaluation methods for success

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in journalism, communication, public relations or marketing; Master’s Degree in a similar field a plus
• 6-8 years of relevant experience, including in ad tech and/or in a PR agency
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex capabilities and ever-evolving ecosystems into clear, differentiated messaging
• Demonstrated creative and analytical experience in writing and editing, particularly in AP Style
• Established relationships with journalists in the business, technology and advertising spaces
• In-depth knowledge of current trends and techniques in marketing, public relations, advertising and social media
• Extremely strong project management with global, cross-functional relationships
• Strong work ethic, integrity and high level of confidentiality
• Willingness & ability to travel, potentially internationally
• Written and spoken fluency in English is required

In support of pay transparency and equity, the minimum and maximum full-time annual base salary for this role is $130,000 - $150,000. While this is our reasonable expectation this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. We offer a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, parental leave, unlimited vacation, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available will vary depending on the state, start date, and employment type. Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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