PR and Communications Manager (Contract)
7digital, United States
Job Description
About us
7digital is the global leader in B2B end-to-end digital music solutions, providing a scalable cloud-based platform that enables companies and brands to connect to its global music catalogue and rights management system to launch and manage unique and engaging music experiences.
Operating worldwide in over 80 markets and integrated with more than 300,000 labels and publishers, 7digital's platform automates the complex and time consuming processes of music management, making it easier to access and use music in streaming services, social media, home fitness, gaming, retail and more.
With best-in-class infrastructure, deep industry expertise and intelligence tools, 7digital empowers their clients to innovate, grow and serve tomorrow's music consumer.
About the role
The PR and Communications Manager role is a 6 month contract position working within the 7digital brand and marketing team. We are open to applicants working in either New York or London, but you will need to be happy working to East Coast times as this is where our CMO is based.
The successful candidate will lead the day-to-day proactive PR and communications, focusing primarily on PR and publicity for 7digital commercial partnerships and product development. Working closely with the Chief Marketing Officer the role includes delivering external and internal communications strategies to enhance the reputation of 7digital with stakeholders, including music, tech, and relevant trade media.
The position includes regular engagement with several departments across the organisation as well as 7digital clients and Investor Relations. The position is initially a temp role with the scope to move to a permanent role.
About you
Our team is built on the foundations of collaboration and transparency with a focus on getting things done. We are a small, but mighty team and that means that you will have the ability to make a real impact from day one. You are a naturally strong communicator with both internal stakeholders and external partners. You are able to lead projects through to completion and foster positive relationships seamlessly in process.
You have a great intuition and understanding of how to keep yourself up to date with the ever changing landscape of music and technology and work in a responsive and dynamic manner- setting the pace and tone for PR and Communications across the 7digital brand.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Working closely with the CMO to deliver PR strategies to promote all aspects of 7digital
- Develop and deliver high quality strategies to promote earned and paid media and content
- Leading the day-to-day engagement and delivery of commercial PR and brand PR pitches and outreach to industry media for both proactive and reactive pitching
- Regular engagement with 7digital clients to amplify and support the promotion of their positive stories and announcements
- Develop and promote 7digital leadership team for events and speaking opportunities on key topics for the organization
- Deliver an editorial (short and long form) content strategy for the 7digital website, social and other comms to drive thought leadership for 7digital and promote SEO
- Develop and track PR KPIs and reports
- Assist in the development of alternative media and communications such as roundtables, webinars, podcasts etc.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
- The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that s/he can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities
- At least 5 years of combined experience in PR and communications or a related field for B2B tech
- Proven ability to pitch and place content for previous companies/clients
- Ability to think and write creatively to tell a story from multiple angles to deliver maximum exposure to content produced.
- PR agency experience is a plus
- Knowledge of music is a plus, but not required
- Bachelor’s degree; in communication-related field preferable
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible Working - beyond the current COVID-19 pandemic we will continue to embrace remote working across the business to allow our team the flexibility to manage their time as needed
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all underrepresented backgrounds.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. If you require any adjustments as part of our hi