Public Relations Manager
- Full-time
Company Description
What makes us Qlik
Qlik helps enterprises around the world move faster, work smarter, and lead the way forward with an end-to-end solution for getting value out of data. A Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for 11 years in a row! Our platform is the only one on the market that allows for open-ended, curiosity-driven exploration, giving everyone – at any skill level – the ability to make real discoveries that lead to real outcomes and transformative changes. We are a Values-Driven organization, operating over 100 countries with 38,000 customers around the world. If you think we are interesting, please read on – we may be looking for you!
Job Description
Public Relations Manager
We’re looking to hire a PR Manager for North America. Preferred location is Boston, with Philadelphia or New York City as alternate areas.
As a strategic member of the Global Communications Team, you will be joining a passionate team that is focused on increasing Qlik’s brand awareness and market momentum.
Key Responsibilities & Tasks
As a key member of the Communications team, you will:
- Report to the Sr. Director, Corporate Communications, who owns global public relations and social media strategy, as well as execution in the Americas region.
- Contribute strategic, creative ideas and program management for earned media (including news momentum, trend spotting and global thought leadership) programs that influences the market and customer prospects.
- Establish processes for a programmatic approach of communication and education of business, technology and industry media about Qlik’s technology innovation, thought leadership and corporate responsibility programs, including rapid response to key relevant issues.
- Work to drive an Executive Communications program that secures profiles of Qlik’s execs with key business media and influencers.
- Work with industry and customer marketing teams to mine compelling customer stories that bring the Qlik story to life.
- Partner with Qlik’s North America PR agency to build and manage outstanding media relations program.
- Execute writing projects supporting Qlik market and thought leadership, including press releases, blog posts and social content.
- Manage and execute regular pitch mining and trend identification for Qlik spokespeople across business, technology and industry markets/issues.
- Work closely with the global marketing team to brief media on product offering introductions, customer stories, partner news and corporate announcements.
• Arrange and facilitate media briefings in partnership with Qlik’s PR agency team.
• Collaborate with Qlik’s Social Media team to ensure integrated execution of earned content promotion across all relevant channels.
• Manage news monitoring and measurement reporting for key initiatives and launches.
Location/Mobility
• Boston, Philadelphia, New York City, DC Metro area, North Carolina, and Connecticut
Qualifications
Experience & Qualifications
• 7+ years strong communications experience, preferably in enterprise software related to data analytics, data management and/or data integration.
• Corporate and agency experience preferred
• Track record of solid earned media relationships and ability to spot and create pitches and stories that lead to published articles.
• A polished communicator who provides high-quality counsel on program progress and needs, and represents the company well to discriminating media.
• Out of the box, disruptive, creative, “think different” approach to media relations, with evidence of creative storytelling campaigns that have created impact across multiple channels.
• A self-starter and independent leader with proven project management skills.
• Excellent writing skills; expertise translating technology and benefits for a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences.
• Exceptional program management and organizational skills that support cross-function team efforts across public relations, social media and analyst relations.
• Ability to thrive and multi-task in a fast-paced environment, working proactively and independently as a team player with positive “can-do” attitude
• The drive and diplomacy to work across the marketing, product and sales organizations to deliver smart and effective integrated campaigns.
• Experience to work across creative and multi-cultural global regions and understand how to navigate their unique nuances.
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field. Masters a plus.
Location/Mobility
• Boston, Philadelphia, New York City, DC Metro area, North Carolina, and Connecticut
Additional Information
About Qlik
- Qlik Company Page – Who we are!
- Our Values at Qlik: Challenge, Take Responsibility, Move Fast, Teamwork for Results, Be Open and Straightforward
- Competitive Benefits package
- Flexible working environment
- Giving back is a part of our culture – we give you a day to change the world. In addition, we encourage our employees to participate in our Corporate Responsibility Employee Programs
- Learn about our Corporate Responsibility Program by visiting Qlik.org
- Check out our careers in R&D here.
- Check out our company page on Linkedin!
- Follow us on Instagram @lifeatqlik and @Qlik
- Check us out on Youtube!
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