The Senior Specialist PR and Communications will manage internal and external communications, support PR activities, create engaging content, and measure communication performance.
RainFocus, one of the most innovative software companies, is in search of an exceptional Senior Specialist PR and Communications.
About RainFocus
RainFocus cares about its employees, customers, and the world in which we live. Our rapidly growing team serves Fortune 500 companies like Adobe, Cisco, IBM, Oracle, VMware, and others to prepare and execute in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, across the world. Those events are delivered through our industry-disrupting software platform, with groundbreaking business intelligence, to elevate the attendee experience, streamline event operations, and accelerate marketing results. We are well-funded, growing fast, and building a company that is changing the market — it will be challenging, fun and exciting.
About the Role
As Senior Specialist of PR and Communications, you will support the Brand and Communications function on all external and internal communications efforts to help tell a consistent story across RainFocus’ channels. This includes employee communications, media relations, press release development, social media strategy and execution, trend monitoring, and more.
The ideal candidate is strong on the tactical and execution level, and an excellent communicator with confident presentation and organizational skills. This role reports to the Director of Brand and Comms and works closely with the larger marketing team. You’ll have an opportunity to own a variety of projects that expand your current skills and develop new ones in a rapidly growing organization.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Support PR activities in collaboration with internal stakeholders and our PR agency
- Collaborate with our agency team to craft and implement effective, impactful campaigns and programs
- Monitor trends and make recommendations to adjust the communications strategy and insert RainFocus in relevant conversations
- Create engaging content for RainFocus’ social media channels to drive engagement, increase followers, and reach targeted audiences
- Lead executive social media programs for select C-suite members
- Support employee advocacy efforts
- Produce high-quality content that engages external audiences and builds brand recognition
- Measure and report on the performance of our communications efforts, including traditional and social media
- Manage LLM visibility for the brand
Required Skills and Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience in communications or public relations, either in-house or with an agency (B2B tech experience is a plus)
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, technical, and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in storytelling and creating compelling content for various audiences across earned and owned channels
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage relationships with media and influencers
- Strong understanding of all primary social media platforms
- Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders
- Proven track record of managing projects, from strategy to execution
- Strong organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently
- Eagerness to monitor trends, competitors, and industry news to inform communications strategy
- Motivated, confident, and determined professional with great integrity and judgment who meets challenges head-on
Why work at RainFocus?
At RainFocus we delight millions of attendees at large-scale events by delivering better insights, experiences, and marketing. We were able to pivot our product and services offering in 2020 to continue growing and serving new clients and events.
As a member of the RainFocus team, you will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the impact of our platform at events around the world. Additionally, RainFocus offers competitive salaries, competitive benefits, 401k, generous PTO, and countless other team building activities.
What are you waiting for? Apply today! We need more talented, hard-working, fun-loving team members just like yourself!
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