Corporate Communications Manager

Company Description

If you are an experienced global communications and public relations professional with strong writing and interpersonal skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to speak with you.

Kaseya is the leading cloud provider of IT systems management software, offering a complete IT management solution delivered both via cloud and on-premise. Kaseya technology empowers MSPs and mid-sized enterprises to proactively manage and control their IT environments remotely, easily and efficiently from a single platform. Kaseya solutions are in use by more than 10,000 customers worldwide in a wide variety of industries, including retail, manufacturing, healthcare, education, government, media, technology, finance, and more. Kaseya has a presence in over 20 countries. To learn more, please visit http://www.kaseya.com.

Job Description

The corporate communications specialist will be a highly organized, detail-oriented, individual who will participate in the planning, coordination, development and execution of PR and corporate communications initiatives, as well as manage many of the corporate relationships with external PR agencies, leading industry journalists, analysts and influencers to drive awareness and positive coverage of Kaseya’s vision, strategy, differentiation and market momentum through earned media. 

The corporate communications manager position requires a broad range of marketing knowledge, with the ability to understand how public relations fits into multi-disciplined marketing approach to creating brand and product awareness. The ideal candidate will be a strategist and an innovator with a positive, can-do attitude who brings fresh ideas and a creative approach to the organization.

Responsibilities working as part of the global marketing team: 

  • Manage a variety of projects, schedules, budgets and deadlines
  • Work with Marketing leadership to develop, plan and execute public relations strategy to generate Kaseya brand and product awareness
  • Develop media and analyst relations strategy to generate earned media impressions
  • Create and disseminate brand, product and corporate messaging 
  • Manage media inquiries and executive interviews
  • Identify and execute holistic marketing initiatives, leveraging public relations, analyst relations, social media outlets and other corporate communications channels as appropriate
  • Monitor, analyze and communicate results to appropriate stakeholders
  • Build relationships with consumer and trade media, industry leaders, analysts and partners
  • Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends and analyze brand, product and companies position
  • Understand and put into action syndicated data insights that will drive awareness
  • Manage corporate reputation within all global geographies where Kaseya markets/operates
  • Manage internal and external crisis communications for the brand, products and company
  • Develop and manage public relations budget
  • Manage external agency and contractors affiliated with public relations activities
  • Research and write various PR documents, including press releases, media pitches, byline articles, press inquiry responses and planning documents
  • Develop and maintain press lists, monthly and project-based coverage reports
  • Select and deselect analysts for engagement, relevant to business goals. Build relationships to keep analysts informed of new developments, influence their opinions on issues important to Kaseya and channel their feedback to the executive team.
  • Monitor and share industry analyst commentary through written and verbal communications

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of corporate or agency communications experience with at least three years of management experience 
  • Industry knowledge and ability to effectively understand and articulate Kaseya’s vision, value proposition and competitive differentiation
  • B2B Public relations experience related to technology products, IT, software or related industry preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in growing brand awareness through earned media
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and executing multi-faceted marketing campaigns
  • Proven experience executing public relations campaigns at a national level. Global experience preferred
  •  Exceptional writing (AP Style) and verbal communications skills to multiple audience including media, analysts, executives and other stakeholders
  • Proven ability to translate complex concepts into simple messages for a variety of audiences.
  •  Demonstrated ability to create high quality work, calmly and with good judgment, in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
  •  Self-starter, detail-oriented, proactive, able to work independently as well as in team
  • Proven experience in negotiating with outside providers/vendors to ensure low cost and high quality of service
  • Superior time management, project management, organizational and leadership skills
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate budgets and effectively manage expenses 

Additional Information

Kaseya provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, age, ancestry, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.