General Staff Jobs

Overview

OMG23 is the Omnicom Media Group agency dedicated to Walt Disney Studios, Disney+ and Disney’s multiple television networks. At OMG23, we have the privilege of partnering with Disney on the planning, buying and implementation of its integrated ad campaigns for some of the entertainment industry’s most iconic brands. Our Walt Disney Studios team works on titles that include a wide variety of blockbuster films distributed under the Walt Disney Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, 20th Century, and Searchlight banners. We are also proud to be Disney’s Agency of Record for their premier television networks including ABC, ABC News, Disney Channels, Freeform, National Geographic and FX. We live movies and TV. If you do too, see below for an opportunity to join our team.

Qualifications

We encourage you to apply if the below describes your experience and talents:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience offline + digital media planning
• A solid understanding of all media types, including Broadcast, Print, Outdoor and Digital
• Strong team management and interpersonal communication
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent skills in MS Office: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of syndicated research, ad serving, media billing tools a plus

Responsibilities

The Integrated Associate Director (IAD) is responsible for collaborating with clients to help lead the strategic direction with the team. The AD is responsible for communicating with the specialized disciplines, i.e. Activation, Broadcast Traffic, Digital Project Management and Search/Social to develop a holistic campaign strategy (i.e. on/offline implementation), which supports client goals. The AD is also responsible for identifying and educating on emerging market trends and technologies as they relate to specific campaigns.

Responsibilities Include

• Responsible for communicating with management on account and group status
• Identify client goals/objectives and lead the development of strategies and tactics for current campaigns
• Stay current with consumer consumption habits, ‘first-to-market’ opportunities and emerging technologies
• Provide POV for staff and clients on new technologies and vendor partners
• Build strong relationships with senior-level client counterparts and manage day to day relationships
• Manage team of supervisors, planners and assistant media planners in the development, implementation and maintenance of multiple and simultaneous media plans within the offline and online environment
• Manage on/offline budgets for all campaigns across Disney fiscal year
• Analyze competitive activity in the marketplace
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of on/offline marketing and advertising as well as an understanding of media concepts and terms, creative and budget requirements
• Ability to write clearly and concisely and present orally in an articulate and confident manner
• Thorough knowledge of the dynamics of media: how each media element performs alone, how they perform together and how they are constantly changing
• Lead the account and media teams in the development of campaign post reports
• Responsible for facilitating each team member’s development

OMG23

Kings Dominion

Job Title: PR Manager

Department: Publishing Strategy

Reports To: PR Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: El Segundo, CA

Job Summary:

Square Enix, the company behind some of the world’s most popular action and RPG brands including Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts and Life is Strange, is seeking a highly strategic and proactive PR Manager to join our team and help shape the future of several key franchises. The ideal candidate will be a big-picture thinker, with a results-driven approach to crafting compelling PR strategies.

As PR Manager, you will work closely with the PR Director and other members of the Publishing Strategy team to deliver long-term franchise PR plans, as well as craft the overarching PR strategies for specific titles across the Square Enix portfolio of games.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the PR Director in the development and execution of the overall PR, Communications, and Influencer strategies for assigned titles.
• As needed, support the day-to-day execution of Public Relations initiatives and campaigns across the Square Enix portfolio of games.
• Manage the PR budget, overseeing all PO submissions and tracking expenses.
• Assist in the sourcing, consolidation, and analysis of information from internal stakeholders, then deliver that information to regional PR leads.
• Write press releases, fact sheets, and Reviewer’s Guides for all assigned titles, and handle localization for regional teams.

· Create and manage Activities and Asset Delivery Calendars for assigned games.

· Represent assigned titles in international calls with stakeholders in Europe, Japan and the Americas.

• Coordinate announcement and asset dissemination to regional PR teams.
• Organize kick-offs with regional PR teams.
• Build a detailed understanding of the products you are responsible for, and be able to deliver high-impact presentations as required.
• Compile Square Enix Europe and Square Enix America coverage reports for Square Enix leadership and development teams in Tokyo.
• Develop and nurture excellent working relationships with regional PR teams and wider territory stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach to PR campaign execution.
• Coordinate approvals for press materials with development teams in Tokyo.
• Monitor and report on trends that may affect Square Enix, and the publishing strategies for our games.
• Represent Square Enix and our games to target audiences, through media relationships and interviews.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years Public Relations experience in an entertainment industry, with gaming experience preferred.
• Experience launching AAA programs, with an emphasis on crafting the strategy and overarching PR campaigns.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining media relationships.
• Experience managing media agencies.
• Knowledge of the AP writing style.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.

Competencies, Skills and Attributes

• Extremely high confidence presenting, pitching, and representing projects / programs.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Results oriented, outgoing, self-motivated, and well-organized.
• Strong team player in a multi-cultural environment.
• Able and willing to travel internationally for press trips, studio visits, and trade events, and work non-standard hours where required.
• Passion for gaming is a plus.

Salary Range:$85-$125k

Square Enix America

ABOUT US:

Production Club is a multidisciplinary team of badasses inventing, designing and producing music-based parties, shows, and experiences worldwide.

JOB SUMMARY:

We’re hiring a full-time LA-based Senior Producer to work on the planning and execution of various production projects across global sports, music and entertainment. As the Senior Producer you will lead large-scale events with multiple vendor management while leading our in-house team of production staff across creative productions.

You’ll work cross-functionally across Production Club, with the ability to prioritize workloads. You will provide equal parts leadership, motivation and direction to effectively tackle this role.

This role will be tracking towards an Executive Producer role with a team of direct reports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead large-scale live events with multiple agency, vendor or client involvement
• Ensure the timely and efficient delivery of multiple projects while leading the internal team to hit timelines, and stay within budget
• Work with other Producers, Creative Directors, Technical Directors, and Production Managers from project kick-off to debrief, bridging the gap between creative and production
• Procure the staffing, custom décor items, trucking, lighting, and audio as per budget constraints
• Lead all on-site staff, typically up to 45 people
• Monitor post-production processes in order to ensure accurate completion of all details
• Conceive, develop, and manage production budget(s) from project outset to completion (vendors, permits, labor, fabrication, etc.)
• Create and maintain project schedules with accurate and complete information related to deadlines, deliverables, and milestones
• Initiate and lead internal meetings to keep all project stakeholders informed of production progress and to ensure production objectives are met
• Oversee all operational and administrative functions to ensure project efficiency (i.e., project management, travel logistics, vendor management, order fulfillment, file organization and expense tracking/management)
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and personnel ensuring they meet Production Club’s standards
• Provide overall on-site support for the Producers, Production Managers, and vendors

MUST-HAVES:

• 10+ years of experience in live event production, with a proven track record of leading and successfully executing large-scale events (TV/Film production experience not relevant)
• Strong account direction experience, directly managing client relationships and expectations
• Experience supervising direct reports and leading large teams of internal and external production staff
• Experience owning/managing multiple 7-figure project budgets
• An existing network of freelancers and production crews
• Experience with city permitting and venue codes
• Skilled in budget management/tracking, vendor management and database management
• Strong but non-aggressive leadership and communication style
• Resourceful problem solver
• Ability to take initiative and see beyond the task in front of you
• Ability to travel as needed, up to 25% of the time

NICE-TO-HAVES:

• Fluent in Spanish
• Understanding of design processes from concept to execution
• Familiarity with 3D rendering software (ex: Blender, Rhino)

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Salary range: $132,000 – $150,000 [salary based on skills + experience]
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance – 100% paid
• Company sponsored 401k
• Flexible vacation policy
• Flexibility to work from home or our studio
• Cell phone/Internet stipend

Production Club

Director, Platform (PR and Communications)

NYC (hybrid – must be based close to NYC)

Us.

Colleague is an independently-owned executive placement firm with a deep bench of highly motivated executives in the comms, public affairs, marketing, advertising, non-profit, public relations and management/administrative spaces. Based in NYC with a reach that extends across the U.S., our clients range from entertainment marketing agencies to venture capital firms to lobbyists, and they work with major brands that move culture: HBO, Meta, Ford, Uber, Broadway, Walmart, Bloomberg, the Times Square Alliance, and Verizon, among many others. Colleague is a woman and minority-owned business, and diversity and inclusion are top of mind in every search we undertake. Learn more at colleaguetalent.com

Our client.

Our client is a unique differentiated venture capital fund investing in early-stage consumer technology startups that operate in heavily regulated markets. Our client has been responsible for launching many high-profile tech companies that serve a critical role in our day to day lives (you have some of them on your phone, for sure). They’re a strategic investor that deploys both capital and political expertise to help startups break through regulatory barriers and operate at full speed. Our client is highly informed about matters of politics, governance, the media and culture, and is seeking an entrepreneurial media relations expert at the director-level to craft innovative brand stories, pitch the media (both tech and general media), and work in partnership with portfolio CEOs and other senior leaders to help them tell their story.

This is a unique opportunity to work on comms campaigns both for the VC brand and its portfolio companies. The ideal candidate has experience working in tech or at a VC fund. They are an innovative communications strategist who thinks beyond funding announcements (though that it part of the job) to expertly articulate the usefulness, and positive disruption of the portfolio companies. Ideally 5-6+ years of experience, based in or around NYC, and able to work part of the time in the office.

The Director, Platform will report directly to the fund co-founder and managing partner.

What you’ll be doing.

• Develop and implement external communications strategies for a mix of early-stage tech portfolio companies – and for the fund itself – leveraging your existing relationships with tech and general interest media
• Generate a steady stream of earned media coverage through holistic press campaigns and proactive outreach based on the news of the day
• Counsel portfolio company leaders on comms strategies – earned media, thought leadership campaigns, public speaking opportunities etc – to raise the profile of business critical campaigns
• Write and edit persuasive external documents such as media strategies, press releases, media alerts, pitches, speeches and talking points
• Pitch and place op-eds, letters to the editor, and thought leadership pieces
• Have an informed POV about – and contribute robustly to the senior team’s overall discussion of – the state of tech today, politics, public affairs, finance, healthcare, general business and culture

Qualifications

• 5-6+ years of experience developing and executing sophisticated media plans and strategies at a tech PR firm, a VC, or at a tech brand
• Trusted relationships with journalists and editors – at major news media outlets, at state and local media outlets, and at tech publications
• A love of pitching the media yourself – creating the strategy but excited to pick up the phone or send an email directly
• An understanding of comms outside of media relations: thought-leadership, social media, speech writing, etc.
• A clear, concise writer and communicator
• Self-reliant, results oriented and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Great oral and interpersonal skills
• 4-year degree

Salary commensurate with experience.

Colleague Executive Search

New York, NY or Schaumburg, IL

Hybrid (50% onsite, 50% remote)

TouchTunes is the world’s largest in-venue interactive music and entertainment platform, with our connected jukeboxes featured in over 65,000 locations globally. Our music experience inspires emotional connections in shared spaces, enhancing the way people interact with each other and their environment. Millions of songs are played daily across the TouchTunes network, with our popular mobile app driving the vast majority of plays.

We are looking for an experienced performance media leader who will be responsible for the strategy, planning, execution, measurement and optimization of performance media campaigns for business.

Responsibilities:

• Develop the paid media strategy, budget and plans with a focus on driving new user acquisition and conversion across paid search, social, OLV, display and other media tactics.
• Accountable media analytics and reporting dashboards to track campaign performance and show CAC/LTV. Elevate our reporting to clearly show an overview of results, insights and actionable recommendations.
• Lead and manage the relationship with our paid media agency to ensure current and future media plans are in place, key deliverables are being met and all channels are meeting and/or exceeding goals.
• Create actionable and meaningful program KPIs and aid in analytics and systems integrations for proper tracking and attribution.
• Partner with internal creative team and external agency partners to manage the production of campaign assets.
• Run A/B tests in order to optimize creative assets and messaging.
• Be thought leader on media industry trends and best practices to share with internal marketing team.

Skills & Competencies:

• 4-7 years’ experience in performance media marketing creating, managing and delivering paid search, social and display media plans, strategies and budget
• Retail and mobile app industry experience strongly preferred
• Music industry experience a plus
• An analytical mind with aptitude for statistics & math
• Proven ability to synthesize data & results, identify trends & key findings, and fuel content strategies
• Thorough understanding of, and hands on experience, managing integrated media campaigns, including programmatic digital

Perks:

• Working in a culture that likes to drive constant innovation
• Competitive insurance packages (health, dental, vision)
• Unlimited sick time
• Pet insurance
• Competitive 401K package with company match
• Hybrid working environment
• Access to Udemy for unlimited training programs
• WorkLifeWell, provider of on-demand behavioral health management including wellness classes, workshops and yoga.
• Pre-tax benefits: Commuter, Dependent Care FSA etc.

Work Requirements:

• In an effort to protect our fellow employees, their families and our customers, TouchTunes requires all employees working onsite to receive the COVID-19 vaccination with exemptions only for limited reasons required by law.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Up to 10% travel.

TouchTunes is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. TouchTunes provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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TouchTunes

Director, Public Relations and Communications

New York, NY (50% onsite, 50% remote)

TouchTunes is the world’s largest in-venue interactive music and entertainment platform, with our connected jukeboxes featured in over 65,000 locations globally. Our music experience inspires emotional connections in shared spaces, enhancing the way people interact with each other and their environment. Millions of songs are played daily across the TouchTunes network, with our popular mobile app driving the vast majority of plays.

We are looking for a seasoned Public Relations and Communications Director to develop and implement our company communications strategy and plans. In this role you will drive corporate messaging, serve as representative with the press, oversee internal communications and support the growth of our social media channels.

Day to Day:

• Establish a corporate communications and company reputation strategy for all key TouchTunes constituencies — Employees, Investors, Customers, and Prospects — that elevates TouchTunes vision, mission and positioning
• Build fully integrated marketing communications initiatives to effectively position and promote both internally and externally the organization and its products and services
• Lead the development of all internal and external communications through consultation with company leadership, including electronic, digital and print communications with staff, marketing materials, websites and client engagement communications
• Work within the marketing team to manage various communication channels that drive marketing and communication objectives.
• Manage crisis communications and escalation processes and procedures cross functionally in partnership with leadership teams.
• Develop, edit, and distribute all corporate press releases
• Help create engaging internal communication plans tailored toward employees and prospective talent
• Solicits, obtains and reports upon industry, market and competitor intelligence related to marketing, communications and events
• Develop press contacts and networks to engage and aid in communication strategies.

Your Profile:

• 10+ years corporate communications, public relations and media experience working with technology either in-house or with an agency
• Experience in strategic planning, communication planning and management, marketing and public relations
• Outstanding communication and presentational skills (written, oral, listening, influencing, coaching, strategic communication planning)
• Confidence working with executives in high pressure settings, under tight and unexpected deadlines
• Proficient in the development of integrated communications plans as well as crisis communications
• Must demonstrate leadership competencies such as teamwork, creative problem solving, flexibility, results driven, interpersonal skills, and negotiating
• Must possess strong meeting organization and facilitation skills
• Comfortable working in a matrixed team and working environment
• Ability to create written strategic plans
• Ability to develop creative, industry-leading tactics and execution
• Highly collaborative and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders to achieve results
• Ability to coach executives in developing compelling messaging and delivering effective communications

Perks:

• Working in a culture that likes to drive constant innovation
• Competitive insurance packages (health, dental, vision)
• Unlimited sick time
• Pet insurance
• Competitive 401K package with company match
• Hybrid working environment
• Access to Udemy for unlimited training programs
• WorkLifeWell, provider of on-demand behavioral health management including wellness classes, workshops and yoga.
• Pre-tax benefits: Commuter, Dependent Care FSA etc.

Work Requirements:

• In an effort to protect our fellow employees, their families and our customers, TouchTunes requires all employees working onsite to receive the COVID-19 vaccination with exemptions only for limited reasons required by law.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Travel 5-10%

TouchTunes is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. TouchTunes provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

TouchTunes

Chapter 2,  a leading global communications firm with teams in NY and LA,, is seeking a dynamic candidate to join our agency leading our Cannabis Division. The Cannabis Division PR Director  full-time role will report directly to our Cannabis Division’s Vice President or Lead as well as the agency’s senior leadership. Across all divisions, our PR Directors strategize, manage, and lead the execution of our client’s day-to-day PR efforts and campaigns, exercising their strong relationships with media, clients, and external partners. 

The ideal candidate for this role must possess in-depth knowledge of the global cannabis industry and public relations and communications tactics and strategies. This candidate must be a strong, highly organized and communicative leader who can easily direct multiple accounts and projects. We are looking for senior level PR talent – candidates who are passionate and proactive in their work and show relevant experience and proficiency. We are looking for excellent writing/pitching, editing, and events management skills, as well as being an experienced and skilled strategist and a top notch communicator. This role must perform well under pressure, know how to navigate strong personalities and handle nuanced, complex professional communications and problem-solving. 

While our agency runs from a space where creativity, teamwork, and collaboration thrive, we are eager for this role to be a trusted, consistent, respected resource for our cannabis clients and leader for our team. We trust our Directors to lead constructive communication, managing campaign challenges, and optimization with informed experience and autonomy. Chapter 2 is a family so please come with heart.

Responsibilities:

• Be a thoughtful and empowering leader of our purpose-driven communications agency
• Direct and mentor our Cannabis division team to drive client goals and KPIs
• Serve as main contact for assigned clients, building strong relationships with them and overseeing the day-to-day account direction of cannabis clients; relay information and updates accordingly to Division Lead(s) and internal team as necessary
• Address campaigns opportunities and obstacles thoughtfully and effectively
• Create and work with the team to execute client campaign strategies through carefully crafted communication and PR plans that interlock with client’s objectives
• Collaborate with clients directly on their messaging and visual assets; oversee the production, editing, and dissemination of press/marketing materials including client pitches, releases, media alerts, and bios making them dynamic and press worthy
• Oversee development of press lists including top tier, regional, cannabis trade, and niche media contacts 
• Assist in securing top-level media that aligns with client press targets and embodies the brand’s voice; must secure larger brand feature stories, profiles, and product placement
• Lead execution of active communication, pitching, press release distribution and opportunity securement for online, print, broadcast and podcast media who cover cannabis industry and the powerful voices of change we work with; Initiate new, creative pitches and brand building opportunities and organize pitch calendars
• Communicate on a daily basis with editors/media (and our other divisions) outside of cannabis (business, fashion, lifestyle, design, technology and entertainment industry channels
• Review all client marketing assets and media lists before distribution to ensure they are cohesive with campaign objectives and narrative
• Work with Senior Management and Division Lead(s) in building cohesive, strategic and impactful communications campaigns 
• Oversee agency organization, staffing of events, event logistics, interviews, seeding initiatives, activations, etc with greater team and divisions as relevant to the client campaign(s) and Cannabis Division initiatives 
• Ensure timely and precise monthly client reporting and deliverables 
• Brainstorm, present, and lead unique opportunities to continue to elevate Chapter 2’s profile in the industry

Requirements:

• A minimum of 6+ years of full-time experience working with a top agency or brand in a Public Relations capacity; applicants with prior cannabis related experience will be prioritized
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with team management and leadership
• Strong time management skills, ability to multitask, intelligent – this role requires managing many different areas of PR simultaneously
• Does not get stressed under pressure, always moves with poise
• Fundamental knowledge and understanding of Cannabis, and Health & Wellness industries
• A strong work ethic with the ability to work remotely with teams
• Ability to actively engage both colleagues and clients in open communication
• Desire to learn and further develop an appreciation for the Cannabis industry
• Team player with great communication skills; able to work with others as well as independently
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills; attention to detail and strong organization skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and Direct time effectively
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Dropbox, Google programs, MuckRack, and social media platforms

COMPENSATION: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• PTO + Wellness Days
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance available to full-time employees
• 401K program
• Employee Mental Health Program
• Continuation of New Business Incentive Program

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION: Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject line reading “Cannabis Division PR Director Position.” Please no phone calls or emailing additional members of the team. Only those who follow instructions for resume submission will be considered.  

Chapter 2

Are you ready to build the future of our company?

About Mercury® Financial

Mercury® Financial is an innovative and growing financial services company with locations in both Austin, TX and Wilmington, DE. Our mission is to help customers build and maintain their financial future by offering them credit cards they can afford and understand. After only a few years, we’ve had great success building a significant credit card program, but we are aiming higher, which means we have lots of challenging problems for you to help us solve. Come onboard, work with some of the most talented individuals who thrive on collaboration and teamwork and help us continue to build something special.

Location

Mercury® Financial is headquartered in the progressive and entrepreneurial tech hub of Austin, Texas. Our physical location is situated in a beautiful park like setting called the Domain. The Domain’s ideal location and exceptional amenities, amazing restaurant selection, convenient parking are all perfect for after work happy hours!

Mercury® Financials’ Wilmington, Delaware office is located near the Riverfront. Wilmington is Delaware’s largest city and is the economic engine of the state. The Riverfront combines its rich history with a host of attractions that bring great food, entertainment, and shopping to our city. Based on its convenient location, direct access to I-95, Amtrak and SEPTA, this location allows our employees the flexibility to live in a variety of the surrounding areas.

What it’s like to work here:

We foster a collaborative and innovative culture where you will be empowered to do your best work. All of our employees bring everything they have to their job and are part of a larger team working towards a greater goal. We do right by our employees, our partners, and our customers.

Role:

The Director of Brand Strategy and Communications plays a critical role in the strategic development of our Brand and Communications. He/she will ensure that all creative and copy materials are aligned with building out our Brand to customers, investors, and prospects, with the long-term vision of building an iconic brand. This person will be responsible for the timely execution of creative campaigns. He/she will need to have strong leadership and collaboration skills to work across the different functional teams and agencies.

What a day is like:

• Responsible for crafting the Brand strategy and roadmap of activation activities
• Owner of the Brand strategy, guidelines, tone, look and feel
• Draws up communications plans with clearly defined objectives, key performance indicators, audiences, and timetables
• Oversees drafting and reviewing written deliverables such as press releases, newsletters, acquisitions, blogs, and engagement materials
• Collaborates with Creative and PR Agencies/ specialists and internal cross functional teams
• Oversees the creative and copy requirements of the organization’s official websites (corporate and consumer)
• Responsible for creating and maintaining unique social media strategies; staying up to date on social media trends; monitoring all social media profiles to determine engagement; and developing social media campaign ideas for new product launches and other events
• Works with the Corporate Strategic team to plan events such as panel discussions, press conferences, to elevate our company presence
• Manages media relations, in partnership with the PR agency
• Traveling to industry conferences to represent the organization
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

You’re perfect for this role if you:

Required

• 7+ years’ experience managing Corporate and Brand communications
• Experience in managing and developing Brands

Valued

• Bachelor’s degree
• MBA, a plus

Why you’ll like working here:

This isn’t a place where you will fill a seat and keep your head down. This is a place where everybody is expected to help build something. This is a place where you can be involved and lead in your areas of expertise. So, how much do you believe in yourself? If you believe in your skills, in your drive and determination, we’ll give you the resources and room to show the world what you can do. Here are just a few of the benefits we offer:

• Employer insurance coverage for employee & dependents
• Life insurance
• 401K with generous employer match
• Wellness program
• Monthly Company Events
• Culture Committee
• Hybrid Work Model

Mercury® Financial is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Mercury® Financial

About the Company:

Ballyhoo Media is the industry leader in water-based media, specializing in outdoor advertising and events. Ballyhoo is an energetic startup looking to add entrepreneurial self-starters to our fast-growing team!

Driven by our mission to enhance the waterways, we deliver breakthrough mediums for advertising, entertainment, and collaborative experiences for our community. We provide an interactive canvas to the landscapes of America’s waterfront cities, creating lasting and memorable campaigns for our clients and partners, including Disney, Amazon, HBO, Twitter, Miami-Dade County, The Miami Foundation, Debris Free Oceans, Women’s Fund Miami, and more!

About the Position:

We’re seeking a Public Affairs Coordinator to join our Communications team to enhance our brand awareness and support our community initiative goals. You will work alongside the Director of Communication & Public Affairs in consumer-facing public relations and B2B, government, and nonprofit relationship building. In this role, you will be advancing our environmental and community initiatives, building excitement for product launches, and amplifying the unique campaigns of our advertising clients.

Day-to-Day, you will be facilitating communications with representatives from various agencies and organizations, developing campaigns and collaboration opportunities, anticipating communications and public relations surrounding partnerships, working to build community events, and beyond!

This self-starter is willing to accept the challenge of representing the company with press contacts and community partners. You will work alongside marketing and business development to fuel our expansion and product launches nationwide. You will work alongside the Communications and Operations team on new environmental initiatives the company is embarking on. You aim to attract the public, media, and local stakeholders to our platform’s fun, informative, and impactful offerings.

Outside of specifics, our team thrives on collaboration and teamwork. A perfect match would be someone who can handle a fast-paced environment but is unafraid to make revisions and learn from other team members to produce the highest-quality work collectively. Additionally, this self-starter should have a passion for growth and entrepreneurial ownership, looking to make the next step in their career during this exciting time in Ballyhoo Media’s supercharged growth!

What You’ll Do:

Consumer-Facing PR:

• Work alongside the Director of Communications & Public Affairs to execute public relations strategies to create and maintain a positive public image in hyper-local markets in South Florida and future cities.
• Develop go-to-market strategies for new assets, conduct local research and insights, generate local awareness, and equip sales with programs and tools to succeed.
• Drafting stories featuring our advertising clients to be placed in local, regional, and national publications
• Facilitate day-to-day media relations.
• Work alongside the Director of Communications and the marketing department on a social media content calendar.
• Drive storytelling and advocacy projects involving our advertising clients and consistently seek out new and compelling ways to tell and amplify these stories.
• Create and build strong relationships with key media for executive and industry visibility.
• Monitoring and tracking clients and trends, market and competitor research, creating and maintaining media lists, calendar listings, clippings, and media mentions.
• Compiles metrics for quarterly reports.
• Assists with other marketing projects (marketing and PR campaigns, website updates, etc.) as needed.
• Launching products with our quickly expanding markets.

Government Relations & B2B

• Analyze, inform, and plan campaigns while updating leadership on local issues, regulations, and legislation.
• Build our brand equity within the Out-Of-Home (OOH) advertising industry and look for new opportunities to show our company as an innovative leader.
• Partner with community organizations, non-profits, and similar groups to align Ballyhoo’s social mission in public communication, economic development, and environmental conservation.
• Assist in developing strategic partnerships with government leaders, businesses, and other prospective partners to enhance our relationship with cities.
• Facilitate collaborative alliances between Ballyhoo and key partners, including policymakers, industry associations, and coalition partners.
• Attend events on behalf of Ballyhoo Media and network effectively to generate leads and potential partnerships.

Ideal Canidate

• Has a positive attitude and shows professionalism with a demonstrated record for problem-solving and multitasking
• Demonstrated leadership in times of need and crisis alongside attention to detail.
• Work with confidence and composure and utilize critical thinking skills when needed.
• A collaborator and advocate for environmental and social issues we can amplify.
• Effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously and ensure each meets “Ballyhoo Standards” and client needs

What experience or skills are needed?

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience with consumer-facing, government, nonprofit, or related PR fields
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or related degree
• Strong aptitude for determining the optimal way to position Ballyhoo Media among stakeholders
• Ability to conceive and develop high-quality, well-thought-out, and successful copywriting
• Creative thinker with a unique ability to problem-solve and strategize
• Proven ability to deliver programs that drive growth in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

What’s In It For You?

• Work for one of Florida’s fastest-growing media companies where development, promotional, and growth opportunities are a priority to help you get to where you want to go on your career path.
• Join an innovative, fun, and enriching workplace culture (humble brag) where you are valued, given credit when it’s due, and recognized for your contributions.
• Work on a small, high-impact team that can dramatically shape the company’s success.
• Share our passion for exploring the waterways of Miami and Ft. Lauderdale and enjoying the beautiful outdoors (with the occasional boat ride, too!)
• A flexible work environment that celebrates differences and fosters the feeling of family
• Base salary, bonus up to 10%
• Gold-Standard benefit plan, including:
• 100% health, dental, and medical coverage. (After 90 days)
• Retirement (401k) benefits program 100% match up to 3%, 50% up to 4%. (After six months)
• Annual Bonus. (Terms apply)
• Unlimited PTO (After 90 days)

Ballyhoo Media