Director of Communications
Company Description
Tamr is the enterprise data mastering company trusted by large enterprises like Blackstone, the US Air Force, Toyota, and GSK. The company’s patented software platform uses machine learning supplemented with human feedback to master and prepare data across myriad silos to deliver previously unavailable business-changing insights. With a co-founding team led by Andy Palmer (founding CEO of Vertica) and Mike Stonebraker (Turing Award winner) and backed by top-tier investors such as NEA and GV, Tamr is transforming how companies get value from their data.
We're searching for a vibrant PR and communications leader to become a critical member of our growing marketing team. The role will be responsible for leading Tamr’s external communications strategy through PR, content marketing, and thought leadership programs. You will report directly to the Global Head of Demand Generation and be part of the marketing leadership team.
This role demands high energy, creative thinking, and attention to detail. You'll be responsible for elevating Tamr’s profile globally, and will have a direct impact on the success of the company.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Work closely with our executive team to develop our public image as the company that is driving the next generation of MDM and building the Data Mastering category
- Devise a PR and communications strategy to build Tamr’s profile and establish us as a hot company to watch with data, analytics, and startup/financial press
- Drive media coverage using a mix of news corporate, product, and customer news
- Think big and drive thought leadership programs that cut through the noise and gain the attention of key buyers and influencers
- Manage internal content producers and external copywriters to ensure Tamr content tells a consistent, differentiated, and compelling story
- Drive a consistent calendar of blog and podcast content that elevates Tamr’s profile as a thought leader in the data and analytics industry
Essential Education, Skills, and Knowledge:
- Minimum of 10 years experience in communications and public relations, preferably in a fast-growth technology company
- Experience working directly with journalists and bloggers, as well as managing PR agencies
- Strong eye for developing meaningful content that tells a differentiated story
- Ability to deliver constructive feedback to direct reports, peers, and executives
- Passion and commitment to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
- Ability to multi-task across numerous projects with exceptional attention to detail
- Executive-level presence and communication experience
- Strong networking, relationship building, and pitching skills
- Curious, data-driven, and results-oriented mindset
Additional Information:
This position is available in Cambridge MA.
Tamr does sponsor employees requiring a Visa. Tamr provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.