Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and decisive Senior Director of Public Relations and Corporate Communications to lead our organization's strategic communication efforts worldwide and evolve our brand reputation as part of the rapidly evolving generative AI space.

You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive public relations and corporate communication plans that align with our business objectives and enhance our brand image.

Given our global operations, strong partnership with local marketing teams is a must. It is also imperative that you can assemble resources to execute and lead in the face of ambiguity.

The ideal candidate will have experience in education technology, AI, or enterprise SaaS. We are looking for a talented communicator, both written and verbal with a strong point of view.

This team values hotly debated topics, risk articulation, and creative options instead of PPT skills and status meetings.

This position will report to the Chief Product Officer, but will work closely with the entire Executive Leadership Team.

Direct reports include : Director, Corporate Communications, Corporate Comms Specialist, Corporate Comms Contractor. Indirect management is required of all PR / agency partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Material international experience and proven track record of mobilizing big, complex projects and change transformation over 12+ years in public relations and corporate communications
• Must have managed a globally distributed team of communications professionals from analyst to director level and operated successfully in a global matrix environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages for different audiences and channels
• Extensive experience in media relations, crisis communication, and brand reputation management.
• In-depth knowledge of digital communication platforms, social media trends, and emerging technologies
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, legal, human resources, and executive leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex issues and provide strategic counsel
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Ability to flex work schedule across global time zones with limited travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the education technology sector
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Leadership & Personal Characteristics

A strong cultural fit is paramount : No ego, not political, very high integrity and transparency, empowering as a manager, and very open to feedback for how to improve impact.

The Senior Director should have a collaborative leadership style that engages others, earns trust, and influences the entire organization.

The successful candidate will feel comfortable with, and energized by, the prospect of communicating and gaining acceptance for their ideas and programs across a complex and diverse global organization.

Additional Information

Our Mission is to ensure the integrity of global education and meaningfully improve learning outcomes.

Our Values underpin everything we do.

Customer Centric - We realize our mission to ensure integrity and improve learning outcomes by putting educators and learners at the center of everything we do.

Passion for Learning - We seek out teammates that are constantly learning and growing and build a workplace which enables them to do so.

Integrity - We believe integrity is the heartbeat of ExamSoft. It shapes our products, the way we treat each other, and how we work with our customers and vendors.

Action & Ownership - We have a bias toward action and empower teammates to make decisions.

One Team - We strive to break down silos, collaborate effectively, and celebrate each other’s successes.

Global Mindset - We respect local cultures and embrace diversity. We think globally and act locally to maximize our impact on education.

Global Benefits

• Flexible / hybrid working
• Remote First Culture
• Health Care Coverage*
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• 4 Self-Care Days per year
• National Holidays*
• 3 all-company global holidays (Juneteenth + 2 Founder’s Days)
• Paid Volunteer Time*
• Charitable cContribution Match*
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement / Home Office Equipment*
• Access to Modern Health (mental health platform)
• Parental Leave*
• Retirement Plan with match / contribution*
• varies by country

Turnitin, LLC is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of age, gender, religion, marital or veterans status.

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater.

Job Description :

COTA is seeking an experienced PR & Communications Manager to assist the Director of Public Relations in media relations and communications strategy.

It is encouraged applicants have at least 4 years of experience developing public relations and communications materials, as well as at least 2 years of strategic communications experience, hosting media fam tours, pitching to media, and creative content strategy in the sports and entertainment indusrty.

Additionally, applicants should have some leadership experience and thrive in a collaborative and creative atmosphere.

Responsibilities :

• Media relations, including outreach, pitching, on-site handling, and credentialling.
• PR and communications strategy development for more targeted and COTA-owned projects, such as Peppermint Parkway, COTA Karting, Cars & Coffee, and Bike Night.
• Identify and create story angles as part of larger public relations strategy
• Content development for high-level interviews.
• Assisting with crisis communications strategy.
• Developing an annual media event and owning the strategy and production.
• Influencer / celebrity / VIP relations including outreach, credentialling and ticketing.
• Help delegate to coordinators and interns.

Candidate Background and Abilities :

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communications, or journalism
• Excellent understanding of public relations field and sports / entertainment industry
• Excellent writing and editing skills : attention to detail and brand voice
• Ability to collaborate with team and lead projects with multiple team members in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic thinker with strong project management skills willing to learn something new every day
• Highly professional demeanor, able to work successfully with a wide variety of constituents including sponsors, vendors, media, volunteers and professional consultants

Preferred Experience :

• Master's degree in public relations, communications, or related field
• Experience working with high-profile entertainment clients and / or the music industry

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY :

COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Our team consists of program managers who lead complex, multidisciplinary projects, ushering

projects through the entire lifecycle - managing schedules, identifying risks and clearly

communicating goals to project stakeholders. Projects often span offices, time zones and

hemispheres, and it’s up to these program managers to keep all the players coordinated on the

project's progress and deadlines.

Overall Responsibilities :

Assist program managers in the development of various outreach programs, which includes

coordination of event logistics, scheduling, preparing documentation, tracking, and reporting

• Secure and book suitable venue or location for events / workshops
• Coordinate venue management, caterers, stand designers, collateral, contractors and

equipment hire

• Partner with our clients to coordinate details of events
• Communicate with external and internal guests on outreach programs
• Partner with PgMs on tasks regarding faculty funding programs

Required Skills :

• Strong organizational and project management skills; attention to detail
• Proficient in Google products (e.g., gmail, calendar, spreadsheets,

docs) - Autonomy and responsiveness; ability to take initiative

Ability to prioritize and multitask, and to positively contribute in a fast-paced and changing work

environment

• Experience working with and influencing senior engineers / stakeholders
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; sense of confidentiality, tact and

diplomacy

Enthusiasm, team spirit and exceptional customer service focus

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in program / event management a plus
• Experience managing multiple projects / events

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position whom are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

At Cognizant, beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer excellent benefits such as insurance (available from day 1 of employment), excellent work-life balance, 401k with matching component, ability to purchase Cognizant stock at a discount through the ESPP, and many other benefits.

As an inclusive environment embracing diversity, we have, for the second time, been named to the Forbes list of Best Employers for Diversity based on survey responses from our employees!

Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits, subject to eligibility requirements :

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term / Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer : The benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information, subject to applicable law.

Brilliant PR & Marketing, one of the most respected and rapidly growing agencies focused on family-oriented brands, seeks a REMOTE Public Relations & Business Development Intern, 15 hours a week to help support the agency’s growing, award-winning team.

Who We Are :

So what’s Brilliant all about? We are a unique PR agency, celebrating 15 years in business with over 25 team members who all work remotely across the US.

We give our team the resources they need to get their work done without having to sit in a cubicle or stuffy office. From costume contests to virtual happy hours and Slack GIFs, we prioritize connecting with each other and creating a sense of community.

Although we are remote, team members are expected to be available online during regular business hours, and there is occasional travel for events and trade shows.

What We Do :

Brilliant is in its second decade as a fully remote company and is one of the most respected agencies serving consumer lifestyle brands with a specific focus on products, brands, and services for families including baby and maternity, toys and games, tech, housewares, and food.

Our Dream Team Member :

• Excited about the prospect of not knowing what tomorrow will bring.
• Enjoys crossing things off your to-do list
• Resourceful, committed, and deliberate
• Reads media, scrolls TikTok, and enjoys spotting trends.
• Shares in brainstorms and isn’t afraid to come up with and try new ideas.
• Excited about building a strong career foundation to build from post graduation.
• Appreciates the art of public relations and all of the (sometimes crazy!) moving parts
• Passionate about influencer marketing.

Job Description :

We have three internship sessions Fall / Winter (August-December), Spring (January May), and Summer (May-August) and many interns end up staying for multiple sessions.

Active interns get first pick for the following semester internship spots! You may choose between a three or six month long internship, with the opportunity to extend if desired.

This isn’t an internship to organize files, it’s the one where you are truly integrated into a team to understand how it operates and the fundamentals of a strong career in PR.

With that, it is critical that interns can meet deadlines, respond to messages in a timely manner, and be proactive in communicating with their team.

Potential Responsibilities Include :

• Use technology platforms such as Google Drive, AirTable, Google, TikTok, Instagram, Seamless, LinkedIn and more to assist your team in, research, media and influencer relations, social media, content creation, and more
• Learn how to identify media / influencer targets and assist your team in building lists
• Building prospective client pitch lists.
• Help your team monitor and report media, influencer, and social coverage on behalf of clients and create monthly clippings reports
• Contribute creative ideas to team brainstorms for client campaigns, activations and events
• Improve your writing skills by drafting press materials and research material
• Maintenance and updating of critical databases / resources / reporting & sampling.
• Data entry and varied research to help with projects such as award submissions, event recommendations, planning events, and more
• Support the management of influencer campaigns on behalf of our clients
• Identify relevant influencers for promotion of our clients’ products and services
• Help draft initial outreach emails to potential influencers to pitch collaboration ideas and negotiate terms
• Assist in tracking the success of influencer campaigns using analytics tools and compiling data for analysis
• Provide general support to the influencer marketing team as needed, such as updating spreadsheets

Requirements Include :

• You must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior.
• Previous office internship experience required in the marketing space
• 3.0 GPA or above
• Commit at least 15 hours a week during our normal office hours or 8-5 in your time zone
• Excellent writing skills
• Social media savvy
• Strong organizational abilities
• Professional demeanor and a drive to succeed
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to ask questions
• Resourceful attitude and keen attention to detail

Prior to applying for this position, please contact your College or University Career Center and verify that you are eligible to receive College Credits for an Internship although accepting credit hours is not necessary to accept an offer.

If selected, Brilliant will reimburse you $250 each month for using your personal cell phone, computer, and home internet.

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Idea Peddler is looking for an experienced publicist who is proficient in strategizing and executing accounts on behalf of clients.

About You :

You have had the taste of agency life but want to work in a smaller team environment to gain more autonomy and grow quickly.

You're excited to work at a shop that has high-growth forecasts for the next year and want to go there with us. Our clients range from tourism destinations to state-run departments of health to consumer-packaged goods, so the ability to change gears quickly is key.

Most critically, you have a great attitude and a sense of adventure.

About the Role :

You will work with, and report to, the Associate Director, PR and Social Media to go above and beyond for our clients. You will immerse yourself in their businesses, operating in their best interest.

You will serve as an advocate for clients acting as a steward of their brand and consistently finding new ways to incorporate them into the organic media landscape.

Qualities needed :

• Minimum of a BA / BS degree and 3-5 years prior agency experience.
• Obsessed with detail and flawless execution of projects.
• Ability to multi-task and work across multiple accounts and pivot quickly in a changing business landscape.
• A firm understanding of the media landscape.
• Ability to distill client expectations and desires into actionable PR initiatives.
• Proven history managing client relations and developing strategies; serve as the first point of contact for client concerns and issues, escalating and involving senior leaders as needed.
• Proactively pitch media, ideating creative pitch angles, and creating opportunities to insert clients into cultural conversation with a proven track record of delivering high-quality PR stories in print, online, and broadcast.
• Experience executing and facilitating FAM / influencer trips, media meals, and events.
• Is confident in securing placements on behalf of a variety of clients including expert positioning, brand pieces, and other meaningful media.
• Holds strong relationships within industry contacts and clients.
• Possesses a strong command of their writing and editing skills
• Ability to assess client needs and work with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities within client services.

Skills that are a plus :

• Experience with travel / tourism, government, and / or public education campaigns.
• Knowledge of New Mexico, Texas, and California markets.
• Knowledge and proficiency in public relations and social media tools including Muck Rack, Critical Mention, Cision, and more.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

About Idea Peddler

We're the rehab for big agency life. If you love doing smart and thoughtful work, but hate the big agency B.S., Idea Peddler might be the place for you.

With appreciative and purpose-driven clients, a caring and transparent team culture, and true work-life balance, Idea Peddler is a place where you can thrive based on your own drive;

a true meritocracy. In addition to having the chops to concept and execute campaigns flawlessly, curiosity, adventure, and a damn good attitude will carry you far here.

We are a team of self-starters who hold dear our core values of adventure, accountability, discernment, motivation and no B.

S. As part of our team, you will be rewarded for hard work and have immediate access to a robust benefits package that includes health, eye and dental benefits;

401k matching; unlimited paid time off; tech kit; health club stipend; cell phone credit; catered weekly meal; recurring educational opportunities and more.

Idea Peddler, founded in 2011, is a full-service agency operating on a hybrid work model that offers big agency expertise with boutique agency service.

We create bespoke campaigns that deliver on clients' unique goals and follow through with exceptional execution. In uncertain times, ideas win.

Ideas that inspire. Ideas that shift behavior. And ideas that create growth. Idea Peddler holds true to the promise of doing good work for nice people. www.ideapeddler.com