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IT'S TIME!!! I'm absolutely over the moon to be opening the role for our very first, foundational internal communications manager. I've been dreaming and scheming about this hire for quite some time. Here are a few reasons why it's such an important role to us: 1.) It's early. Many would say that it's still *too* early (we're at about 60 employees). But instead of hiring your first internal comms role to inherit a mess and fix it all when it's broken, what if you could build it right from the beginning?! That's the opportunity we want to chase here. 💖 2.) This role will report into marketing because I have a deep passion for building more transparency into internal communications. I want us to show our work, share our emails, and speak publicly about specific campaigns that are doing well (or not so well). 3.) Internal communications is truly CELEBRATED at Workshop. We exist because we believe in creating more happy Mondays for employees everywhere through great internal comms. Our platform is built for internal communications only. Not only will you be supported in all of the work that you do, but you'll help us shape the product and create better experiences for internal communicators everywhere. It's such a unique and key role, and if you know anyone who would be a great fit (or want more details), please message me and check out more via the job listing! Note*: At this time, the role is not open to a fully remote candidate, but if you're open to relocating to the lovely Omaha, Nebraska...let's talk. ;) Details here: https://lnkd.in/g44mTBzV

💡 If you're looking for a new Communications roles in 2024, here are a couple of quick fire tips to increase your visibility on LinkedIn from lovely people like me: 👨💻 LinkedIn optimisation - use your 'about' section with great effect! 1️⃣ If you have had abstract job titles throughout your career, use your 'about' section to define the more generic terms of roles you would be suitable for. e.g. Head of Communications, Communications Director, Head of Internal Communications 2️⃣ It's worth clearly listing the industries that you have worked in your 'about' section too. e.g. Financial Services, Professional Services, B2B, SaaS. 3️⃣ Include your key skills in your 'about' section. e.g. PR, Media Relations, C-suite engagement, Internal Communications. It's no lie that 2023 had it's challenges but 2024 has a good feel to it already. Keep positive out there and don't give up hope! If I can help with anything, please feel free to reach out.

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What’s the first communications hire you should make? PR? Analyst Relations? Internal Comms? Social Media? Executive Comms? Content Strategist? Something else? . . . I give the same answer anytime someone asks me this question: It depends on your business, your goals, and your resources. So, the truthful answer is that there is no "right" answer. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to communications. And spoiler alert: anyone who tells you otherwise probably isn’t paying attention to what your business actually needs. 💡 Smart communications leaders know which levers to pull at the right time to make the most impact. (And we know that “build it and they will come” is just wishful thinking, no matter what your founder says.) ❇️ Are you in growth mode? Analyst relations could be where you focus your limited resources, building credibility with influential stakeholders who can help get your name into customer conversations. ❇️ Recently got funding? PR might be the right move to build thought leadership and credibility in the media. You want your name in headlines, not just investor pitch decks. ❇️ Scaling quickly? Internal comms is key to keeping your team aligned and engaged. If your employees aren’t in the loop, how can you expect anyone else to be? ❇️ Building brand awareness? A social media expert can amplify your message, engage your audience, and create moments that get people talking. This is where your brand’s personality really comes to life. ❇️ Got a visionary executive? An executive comms pro can craft sharp, strategic messaging, positioning your leadership as authentic and credible voices in the industry—boosting your company’s mission both internally and externally. ❇️ Strong customer community? A community manager can nurture relationships, build loyalty, and turn customers into advocates. They can engage your user base and help grow your brand organically. 👉 The bottom line is that who you hire depends on your company's goals, the stage you're in, and what you need to accomplish right now. There will never be a great "rinse and repeat" comms strategy. Great communication strategies are flexible, and your first hire should reflect just that. ✊ So, what do you think? Who do you think the first communications hire should be?

⭐ Talent Alert: Meet Angela M. Romei, Communications Leader ⭐ Angela has a keen ability to align communication strategies with the company/leaders overarching organizational goals and business objectives. Having had the opportunity to partner with Angela at three different companies (WaMu, Microsoft and Nike) I have found her to be highly adaptable to all different types of audiences, platforms, and situations. What I appreciate most about her, is she brings empathy into every interaction and is always leaning in to better understand both the perspective and needs of different stakeholders, both internal and external to help them tailor and refine their communication strategies. Last but not least, Angela has a strong orientation to driving results and is always looking at the effectiveness of the strategies she deploys. She leverages data-driven insights to refine and adjust her strategies accordingly. This is particularly key for companies working within budget constraints. #communicationsleader #brandstrategy #storyteller

PR professionals focus on building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and managing positive information flow. This makes them experts in crisis communication, and valuable during challenging times. Read our latest blog for five reasons to hire a PR team during a crisis. https://lnkd.in/eNq5PGZE #CrisisCommunications #PublicRelations

On our team, we know comms isn't a one-trick channel – we run a multipurpose toolkit for tackling big opportunities and threats. We're hiring a new teammate with new tools to join us as GetYourGuide's first Head of Public Affairs ⤵️ To set the scene: We've spent 15 years building a category-leading platform, global brand, and thriving partner ecosystem around a simple promise to unlock unforgettable travel experiences. As GetYourGuide's Global Comms team, our remit is to build and protect the reputation of our company and category with strategic audiences. To date, we've focused on investors (that's Clare), our partner ecosystem (that's Prateek), and our own team (that's Sarah and Catriona). As we've grown, our horizons have expanded, and our name has gained a new kind of weight. Now, more than ever before, our way forward will involve engaging institutions, policymakers, and advocacy groups to shape our reputation with these new audiences, and advance our shared priorities. This is where you come in: As our first Head of Public Affairs, you’ll be the architect of our engagement with these audiences. Working with our strategy, commercial, and policy teams, you'll develop and deploy communications strategies that drive impact on the issues that matter most to us – including: 🤼 Fair competition in our industry 🏛️ Stewardship of the world's great cities and monuments 🇪🇺 A strong Europe for talent and innovation Beyond the what job ad (in first comment) says, here's 3 qualities I expect my next teammate to bring: → You're eager to pioneer a new role on a nascent team, and you know to set a compelling vision that fits our company priorities like a puzzle piece. 🧩 → You know how to turn a policy agenda into a communications platform, and how to win allies and build coalitions to support and amplify our message. 📢 → You know how to build the internal and external bridges you'll need, and you'll be adept at leading stakeholders on a journey across them. 🌉 Want to play for this all-star team? Apply via the link in the comment below and let's talk.

🚨 We are looking for a Communications Manager 🚨 The Communications team helps drive awareness, so as the Communications Manager, you’ll lead the development and execution of external communications plans. This role will distill highly technical concepts into engaging storylines for a variety of audiences, and scale our client's media relations program. The Communications Manager will be equal parts project manager, strategist, and creator. This role reports to the Head of Communications, and partners with teams across the board to elevate narratives and highlight the innovative projects being built in the ecosystem. What are the role responsibilities? 🌟 Develop and execute external communications strategies that positions our client as the ecosystem for builders and highlights the ambitious work the team is driving. 🌟 Shift the media relations program from opportunistic and reactive to strategic, narrative driven, and proactive. 🌟 Own PR agency management and coordination, and serve as the liaison between agency partners and company leadership, subject matter experts, and storytellers. 🌟 With support from Head of Comms, own strategic comms planning for major initiatives from concept through execution, including communications deliverables for GTM launches and key initiatives. 🌟 In partnership with Marketing and with support from the PR agency, identify, vet, and track speaking opportunities for leadership and subject matter experts. 🌟 Lead marketing campaigns, from conception to execution, leveraging diverse channels to maximize product visibility and adoption. 🌟 Stay current with industry trends and competitive dynamics, integrating these insights into communications strategies and campaigns. What skills do you bring? 🚀 Experience managing communications programs at developer-first brands, and a passion for learning new technologies and understanding what engages and interests our community is critical. 🚀Strong grasp of blockchain technology, decentralized communities, and DAOs, with the ability to communicate these concepts effectively. 🚀Ability to distill complex concepts into engaging communications campaigns that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences. 🚀Experience managing agency and vendor relationships, including identifying and holding partners accountable to success metrics. 🚀Organized and detail oriented, able to adapt and respond quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining a high bar of quality. 🚀Exceptional communication, writing, and collaboration skills, essential for working with cross-functional teams and diverse audiences. 🚀Demonstrated ability to lead and manage comprehensive communications campaigns from start to finish. You're welcomed to apply via email (team@ziptalents.com) and when applying, please mention the word ZIPTALENTS to show you read the job post completely. This is just to avoid spam applicants. #hiring #web3 #recruiting #remote #remotework #remotejob

Internal comms seems to have gotten a refresh. As communicating with employees becomes a critical priority for companies, many are looking for internal communications talent who have an editorial bent. -- Amazon is looking for a leader for its workplace and operations executive communications team -- Law firm Latham & Watkins is hiring a director of internal communications Goldman Sachs is looking for a VP-level role to lead internal communications -- Notion is looking for an executive to lead content and communications for its workforce and employees -- Fintech startup Ripple is looking for an internal communications manager who will “own” the editorial calendar -- Understood.org is looking for a director of internal communications who will be responsible for creating content for internal channels. -- McCann Worldgroup is looking for a manager who will run newsletters and content across communications teams Companies increasingly view employees as they do external audiences: As people to be engaged with, courted, and communicated with regularly. As a result, a growing number of organizations are developing editorial content aimed specifically at internal audiences. That means content responsibilities are increasingly becoming part of internal communicators’ job descriptions. “One of the big reasons we’re seeing more internal communications and content roles is culture wars,” said Kate Meissner, co-founder at D.C.-based Velocity Partners and a former EVP at Edelman. “People now want their workplaces to be places that institutionalize their values.” “I strongly believe it should be called employee communications,” said Becca Chambers ✨, chief communications officer at ControlUp. “Employees are less engaged and they don’t know how to reach them. That means internal communications needs to be about engagement, culture building, employer branding, and crisis and change management as well.” Will drop the full story in comments below.