director, Public relations, santa clara

4marketeers job--Director, Public Relations (Santa Clara, CA)
Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:59:47 -0700

Hi aline,

Hiring firm: confidential

For application or contact info click:
http://www.4marketeers.com/Jobs/vuSelectedJobEmail.asp?BlastID=910&Source=4m

Company description:

This VPofMarketing.com / Marcom Match client company is a provider of
end-to-end broadband wireless systems that address the specific needs of
large enterprises, as well as small and medium businesses and home
users.


Job description:
Responsible for directing and managing external and internal company
communications. Primary area of responsibility includes public and media
relations with an emphasis on trade, crossover, and business press
activities.


Responsibilities:
-- Develop and manage global strategy for successful press and media
relations.
-- Build and maintain relationships with key press contacts (and
analysts where appropriate). Communicate directly with these individuals on a
regular basis with the purpose of raising awareness and influencing
publication content.
-- Build and maintain relationships with our customers and key industry
influencers for the purpose of leveraging them in ongoing PR efforts
-- Own press release process from messaging and writing of content to
approval, distribution, and follow up with key influencers.
-- Own award and speaker submissions, including abstract creation,
pitching and successful follow through.
-- Work with marketing team to fine tune messaging to appeal to
different media outlets, and to create pertinent documents that can be placed
in top tier publications, (e.g. technology papers, customer profiles,
market research, etc.)
-- Manage international PR efforts, including the coordination of
activities with international PR agencies.


Qualifications:
-- 10+ years in public relations or communications experience required.

-- 5+ years experience in the high-technology field. Experience with
networking and wireless preferred.
-- Must be willing to travel up to 20%.
-- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are required.
-- Ability to answer difficult or leading questions confidently and
correctly without disclosing sensitive information.
-- Ability to work with all members of the senior management team on a
regular basis.

Education:
BS/BA; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.

To apply:
Please send resume as an attached document to
info@marcommatch.com -- please cite ref code: 4m-DC-wrlpr

Marcom Match -- www.marcommatch.com
VPofMarketing.com -- www.vpofmarketing.com

For application or contact info click:
http://www.4marketeers.com/Jobs/vuSelectedJobEmail.asp?BlastID=910&Source=4m

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