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WONGDOODY is looking for a Manager of PR & Marketing to join our Marketing Team. This role will work directly with the Chief Marketing Officer to drive brand exposure, awareness and demand of WONGDOODY and the WONGDOODY + Infosys partnership. The role also includes support of WONGDOODY’s involvement in Infosys related campaigns and events, helping to lead an integrated, multi-office team with an ability to manage moving parts and keep deliverables on track.
The Manager, PR & Marketing is responsible for managing outward messaging inserting WONGDOODY into the conversation and insuring our vision and drive is communicated to the world. Part strategist, part press-expert, part project manager, s/he will understand WONGDOODY’s various offerings and capabilities, including specialty groups (planning + creative; retail innovation; customer experience; production).
In this role you will:
Work directly with the CMO to win share of voice in the digital transformation and creative space
Help define and execute overall PR efforts and thought leadership strategy
Demonstrate tactical proficiency in media relations, message development, events and media training
Ensure brand presence at key industry events and award show entries, and secure speaker engagements
Become familiar with WONGDOODY and Infosys network resources and use them to meet goals
Specific responsibilities include:
Create narratives, plans and media materials including releases, alerts, updates, social media content, pitch docs, thought leadership, event management, infographics, videos, b-roll, photos and more
Play a major role in the research, planning and development of comprehensive public relations campaigns
Serve as daily internal and external stakeholders contact and as external lead when appropriate
Oversee quality and operational performance of WONGDOODY communications, ensuring work quality and deadline as well as budget adherence
Help set WONGDOODY marcomm program goals and manage against them
Leverage writing skills to craft internal and client correspondence, communications plans, press materials, thought leadership, event proposals, etc.
Execute tactical proficiency in media relations, including creating and driving outreach plans, pitch and message development, management of events, booking speaker engagements and coordination of media/consultant familiarization trips
Deliver practical and advanced understanding of visual communications, social media and the digital landscape
Leverage a comprehensive understanding of WONGDOODY and clients’ businesses, as well as their key stakeholders: consumers, employees, investors, regulators, media, vendors, partners and other businesses/organizations, etc., and will be able to impart this knowledge to account team members
Excellent communication and relationship skills
Proficiency in a wide range of owned/earned media channels
Track record of managing multiple projects as well as small teams
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Self-starter mentality and hands-on/DIY work ethic
Proactive problem solver
Confidence to engage and support senior staff
Familiar with best practice PR communications tactics and public relations tools
A bachelor’s degree in a related field
A sense of humor!
Additional Information
TO APPLY: For full consideration please upload both a resume and cover letter.
At WONGDOODY we are focused on equity, diversity and inclusion. We believe our employees should reflect the diversity of the populations where we live, including racial and ethnic diversity. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
