Communications Manager

Socket.dev; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Unlimited vacation

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Communications Manager in New York City to support our Marketing & Communications team. The role is hybrid, in-office three days a week with remote work the rest.

You will help produce announcements, product launch content and internal/external communications with a focus on clear, compelling messaging. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in journalism, PR or marketing, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and strong AP style writing and editing skills.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated writing and editing ability, especially in AP style.
• Ability to distill complex products into clear points.
• Established relationships with journalists in business, tech, advertising.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic communications plans, messaging and content for corporate announcements and product launches across global regions.
• Manage earned and paid media opportunities to increase visibility and differentiation.
• Coordinate with global Marketing & Communications team for go-to-market PR and marketing efforts.
• Manage company awards programs and submissions for thought leadership and speaking opportunities.
• Maintain public relations files, contacts and intranet content.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support partnerships, sponsors and organizing committees.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

AP Style writing

Editing

Journalism background

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, PR or marketing

Job description

We\'re looking for a Communications Manager 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 in one or more key functional areas of public relations and/or communications: media relations, events, social media and marketing. This role requires a passion for and extensive experience in writing and content development to support company-wide communications, both internally and externally.

What you\’ll do:

• Work collaboratively with teams across Nexxen to develop strategic communications plans, messaging and written content for corporate announcements and product launches in Nexxen 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

• Manage company awards programs and submissions for thought leadership and speaking opportunities

• Manage public relations files, contacts and company intranet content

• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Engage and assist with managing relationships (with partners, sponsors, organizing committees and prospective supporters)

• Collaborate with management to set out and achieve specific communication goals, objectives as well as to define evaluation methods for determining success

What you\’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in journalism, communication, public relations or marketing

• 3-5 years of relevant experience; experience working within a PR agency welcomed!

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to distill complex products and services into pithy, compelling points

• Demonstrated creative and analytical experience in writing and editing, particularly in AP Style

• Established relationships with journalists in the business, technology and advertising spaces

• Knowledge of current trends and techniques in marketing, public relations, media relations, advertising and social media

• Organizational skills and capacity to multi-task, collaborate, and pivot in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and within a set budget, to accommodate evolving industry dynamics and company objectives

• 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 $80,000 - $100,000. 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.