Lead, Public Relation Job at dcbel Inc in San Francisco
dcbel Inc, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94199
dcbel Inc. (www.dcbel.energy) is a growing company developing technology and designing products that will make clean, efficient, and sustainable energy accessible to all - because everyone in the world deserves energy without compromise.
dcbel at the leading edge of the residential energy revolution, enabling decentralized energy consumption and production through its vertically integrated suite of energy hardware and software products, and their supporting infrastructure. Our flagship product, the dcbel Home Energy Station, is a small wall mounted device that gives everyone ownership over their energy supply by using solar power to charge their EV and home, unlocking their EV's battery for backup power (V2H), and optimizing the energy flow between their solar panels, EVs, backup battery and the grid.
The opportunity
Reporting to the CMO, the head of PR is the driver of dcbel's overall brand & seasonal PR campaigns, external communications, including planning and execution of the deliverables. This individual is an expert at building relationships with key media partners and managing external agency partners to deliver earned media objectives. The position will collaborate with stakeholders from sales, product, finance and operations to develop and supervise the creative development/production of press materials.
Main responsibilities
- Function includes media relations, management and community relations
- Identifying opportunities for thought leadership and media relations
- Crafting and pitching stories to media outlets
- Facilitate media interviews for dcbel spokespeople regarding business and brand initiatives, marketing campaigns, seasonal products/trends, and events
- Organization and promotion of events amongst the media for attendance and coverage
- Provide advice and communications counsel to the executive leadership team
- Acts as a brand ambassador to help build brand credibility and value
- Track performance on an ongoing basis, report to internal stakeholders and build actions plans to improve performance
- Monitoring media coverage and analyzing results
- Managing communications budget
- A bachelor's degree in public relations, or a related field
- Proven track record of 7+ years of public relations experience.
- Proven track record of securing tier 1 media placements and interviews
- Strong understanding of the US media landscape
- Experience in electric vehicles, solar or energy management industries considered an asset
- Bilingual English, Spanish and French written and spoken.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, result oriented and strong EQ.
- Autonomous, have ease in learning, good teammate and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate complex ideas and processes in a simplified manner. Strong presentation skills.
- Proven leadership and team management skills derived from having direct responsibility for building and managing a cohesive, high-performing team.
- HR-related experience including hiring, managing, performance reviews
- Ability to work effectively on tight deadlines
- Be part of a company that is backed by numerous globally respected investors and has world-changing patents in an industry changing for the first time in history.
- Grow your professional experience amongst blue chip partners and a close-knit team of committed and experienced energy experts who deeply care about the work they do.
- Health insurance, Health virtual care, employee Options plan and flexible hours. Parking available or walking distance from Metro Namur.