Corporate Communications Manager

What you’ll do

• Oversee PR, AR, social media, internal and executive communications
• Lead and manage AR / PR team comprised of employees and external consultants
• Formulate and execute against innovative PR programs tied to global marketing campaigns and key corporate initiatives, which encompass traditional and social media, SEO-optimized editorial content, earned speaking events and awards for the company and its products
• Increase/elevate Kount’s position and reputation through high-profile thought leadership initiatives and/or partnerships across both business and technical trade press outlets
• Develop deep relationships with key media outlets, reporters, and analysts and both garner insights from them to optimize messaging and ensure positive coverage
• Lead a cross-functional team to educate press, bloggers, and other influential parties about Kount and our business differentiation
• Lead and manage Kount’s PR partners, working closely with the marketing teams on global PR integration into global marketing campaigns and regional marketing plans
• Craft innovative ways to amplify the result of media across all digital and social channels, and work cross-functionally to transform media coverage to lead generation
• Work with the executive team and other internal thought leaders to create compelling thought leadership narratives to build the company’s profile
• Understands how to cut above the noise in fraud prevention market

What Experience you need :

• 2 years of communications, PR and/or AR experience; combination of agency and brand experience required.
• BA degree in marketing, communications, or a related field

What could set you apart

• Exceptional strategic thinking skills, strong storytelling skills, and significant communications experience working with senior executives in a matrixed organization
• Ability to be proactive, independently create and implement integrated communications, including the integration of digital and social programs into PR, and execute seamlessly across multiple projects with success
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead and manage multiple time-sensitive projects under tight deadlines
• Extensive media relations experience in both trade and business press
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to PR
• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive
• Experience in Fraud Prevention market
• Strong editor and writer who can teach PR and marketing writing
• A track record of large-scale, innovative, successful programs