Communications Manager

What You'll Do

• Lead report(s) on daily tasks. Provide on-going training, evaluate performance, hold direct reports accountable, and address any performance issues appropriately and timely.
• Oversees execution of corporate communications across internal and external platforms.
• Designs and executes public relations campaigns while simultaneously managing our PR firm and investments in technology to ensure they provide the business with measurable ROI.
• Development and upkeep of preemptive plans for potential crisis communications.
• Allows the organization to seamlessly provide consistent and timely information to employees through various communications programs designed with ease of use in mind.
• Develops and maintains positive professional relationships with various members of the media and leadership team.
• Assists executive leadership in developing presentations, speeches, and other important corporate messages.
• Executes the corporate communications strategy including oversight of visual design and policies to enhance the efficiency of the communications department and to further develop the building and maintaining of a positive corporate brand.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices to continually improve PR effort
• Partner with cross-functional teams such as sales, product development, and customer service to align messaging and communicate effectively with stakeholder
• Measure the success of PR campaigns through analytics and insights from stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in public relations, including comprehensive marketing experience required.
• Experience with technical writing and research skills.
• Deep understanding of what makes excellent, strong copy, messaging and positive and effective audience experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Superior ability to write in a journalistic style that is customary for corporate and external publications.
• Ability to offer sound media relations advice to senior leadership.
• Organized with a keen eye for detail and appreciation of great design.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high-volume workload often requiring short turnaround times.
• Ability to work with corporate management, employees, media, and the larger community.
• Ability to coordinate efforts of various teams in order to present a coherent message.
• B2B experience is preferred
• Leadership skills and ability to motivate and develop team members.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience managing media relationships and securing media coverage.
• Ability to analyze data and draw insights to inform future PR strategy.
• Creative problem-solving skills and willingness to experiment with new ideas.

The Perks of Working With Us

• Take advantage of our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental coverage.
• Invest in your future with our matching 401(k) program.
• Build relationships and find your home at Arrive through our Employee Resource Groups.
• Enjoy office wide engagement activities, team events, happy hours and more!
• Leave the suit and tie at home; our dress code is casual.
• Work in the booming city of Austin, TX – we are in a convenient location close to the airport and downtown.
• Park your car for free on site!
• Start your morning with a specialty drink from our fully stocked coffee bar, Broker’s Brew.
• Sweat it out with the team at our onsite gym.
• Maximize your wellness with free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Take time to manage your physical and mental health - we offer company paid holidays, paid vacation time and wellness days.
• Receive 100% paid parental leave when you become a new parent.
• Get paid to work with your friends through our Referral Program!
• Get relocation assistance! If you are not local to the area, we offer relocation packages.