Communications Director

About the role

Located in New York, NY, our team follows a hybrid schedule, working in-office three days a week and remotely for the rest. The primary purpose of this role is to enable the output of the communications and marketing team, offering support to management and expertise across key functional areas of communications (i.e. media relations, thought leadership, events, social media and marketing). This role requires a passion for and extensive experience in writing, content development and liaising with press to support company-wide communications, particularly externally.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teams across Nexxen to develop and lead strategic communications plans, messaging and written content for corporate announcements and product launches spanning Nexxen’s global regions
• Seek out and manage opportunities related to earned and paid media activities to increase Nexxen’s visibility and differentiation in market
• Coordinate with colleagues on the global Marketing & Communications team to ensure strategic go-to-market planning and implementation of PR and Marketing efforts
• Lead company awards programs and submissions for thought leadership and speaking opportunities
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage relationships with partners, sponsors and organizing committees
• Collaborate with management to achieve specific communication goals and objectives as well as to define evaluation methods for success

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in journalism, communication, public relations or marketing; Master’s Degree in a similar field a plus; 6-8 years of relevant experience, including in ad tech and/or in a PR agency.

Skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex capabilities and ever-evolving ecosystems into clear, differentiated messaging
• Demonstrated creative and analytical experience in writing and editing, particularly in AP Style
• Established relationships with journalists in the business, technology and advertising spaces
• In-depth knowledge of current trends and techniques in marketing, public relations, advertising and social media
• Extremely strong project management with global, cross-functional relationships
• Strong work ethic, integrity and high level of confidentiality
• Willingness & ability to travel, potentially internationally
• Written and spoken fluency in English is required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance
• 401(k)
• EAP
• Parental leave
• Unlimited vacation
• Company-paid holidays

Pay

The minimum and maximum full-time annual base salary for this role is $130,000 - $150,000.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule: working in-office three days a week and remotely for the rest.