International Association of Privacy Professionals is hiring: Pub...
International Association of Privacy Professionals - Portsmouth, NH, United States, 00215
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Overview
Under the guidance of the Communications Director, the Public Relations Manager will help to manage external communications and media-related functions, ensuring IAPP products, services and spokespeople are represented accurately and effectively in global traditional media. The ideal candidate is strategic, organized, proactive, and creative with exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Prior experience in media relations, PR agencies, managing social media accounts and working with experts in various fields is preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the execution of the IAPP communications plan, ensuring consistency in messaging across all external platforms and media outlets.
- Help to develop media relations programs to promote IAPP's products and offerings, optimizing engagement opportunities in collaboration with the Communications Director.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets to ensure positive coverage of IAPP.
- Identify opportunities for subject matter experts SMEs to participate in industry events, conferences, and panel discussions.
- Serve as the primary liaison between subject matter experts and the media, arranging and coordinating interviews, press briefings, and public appearances.
- Monitor and track media coverage, providing regular reports to measure the effectiveness of communication efforts.
- Assist in content brainstorms for social and print media.
- Develop press releases, advisories, pitches, and talking points as needed.
- Collaborate effectively with multiple teams within IAPP.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, English or a related field; plus 4-7 years of experience in a communications role
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to relate to global audiences with multiple dimensions of diversity, and work collaboratively
- Experience implementing communications strategies as well as using data to drive content strategies
- Proficient in all MS office applications
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with a keen attention to detail
- Proficiency and comfort with technology, particularly social media (i.e., LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)
- Ability to work independently on routine tasks
Work Environment
At the IAPP, we value in-person connections fueled by fun, excellence, and communication. To align with this value, we have a hybrid work environment that allows for two remote days and three days in our Portsmouth, NH office.
About the IAPP
The IAPP is the largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community and resource. Founded in 2000, the IAPP is a not-for-profit organization that helps define, promote and improve the privacy profession. More information about the IAPP is available at iapp.org.
What We Offer
Working at the IAPP is an opportunity like no other. In addition to a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus and a full range of benefits, the IAPP offers a creative, supportive and flexible environment. Other perks include casual dress, a dog-friendly office, summer hours, and sabbaticals after seven years of service. We work in a "get-stuff-done" culture that values respect, personal and professional growth, and an entrepreneurial attitude. We have been named to Business NH Magazine's Hall of Fame for "Best Small Companies to Work for in NH."
Want to be part of our dynamic and rapidly growing organization? View more information about all of our open positions on our website: iapp.org/careers.