External Communications Manager

Are you a tech enthusiast who looks forward to the latest technology innovations? Do you enjoy crafting compelling stories for a sophisticated IT and consumer audience? If this sounds like you, we may have an opportunity for you.

For a fixed-term contract duration of twelve months, we are looking for a talented Communications Manager and writer with a strong understanding of enterprise technology, a passion for storytelling, and experience in media relations. The right candidate will drive content communications across several focus platforms, in launching and promoting devices and solutions.

• In-house content development for key products/solutions including simplifying complex tech concepts into succinct, memorable, press-friendly narratives that resonate with both individual and enterprise target audiences, in written communications such as PR messaging and press releases, executive talking points, issues management, and executive social media content, as well as partnering with creative teams to develop visually compelling content like videos and infographics.
• Collaboration with functional teams including global marketing, product, design, engineering, user experience, corporate and local communications teams, and external partners to align and implement communications strategy and messaging.
• Help manage external communications agency partners on creative ideation, press outreach, and executive social media management, including budget and project management for select products/projects and thought leadership (in close collaboration with global marketing and local PR teams)
• Demonstrate superb written and verbal communication.
• Have strong project management skills in multitasking multiple priorities and take end-to-end ownership of projects.
• Be articulate, confident, and tactful in interacting with senior leadership, from presenting an internal PR plan to facilitating executive press interviews.