Director - Communications - Refinery29 - New York

Job description
We’re looking for a Director of Communication with a successful track record of planning, developing, and executing top-notch PR initiatives that impact brand awareness and industry credibility. You must be a creative thinker, a tireless networker, and have a methodical approach to achieving constant results, all while stretching our marketing budget.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Serving as Refinery29's in-house spokesperson
Building and managing strong relationships with press contacts, brands, and other outside talent/collaborators
Crafting press releases swiftly for external and internal communication
Conducting press outreach for events, promotions, and other company initiatives
Providing communication counsel to R29 team; defining talking points for media communication; arranging media training when necessary
Working with internal teams to develop ongoing communication strategies to positively position R29
Responding to media inquiries with immediacy
Organizing press events for R29
Leading crisis communication, as necessary
Developing and managing our press contact/media list

Desired Skills and Experience
Have at least 7 years of public relations experience at a fast-paced, growing digital company
Have a successful track record of growing brand awareness
Have a strong stable of contacts within the media industry
Be a strategic thinker with the ability to execute creative and original ideas (no shot-gun approach)
Have exceptional written, verbal, and listening skills
Have the ability to identify media opportunities
Have a sense of urgency and be able to meet deadlines
Have experience working with large groups of bloggers and grass roots programs
Have a 4-year degree in communications, PR or related field

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