LA--Manager, Corporate Communications --Fanscape

Manager, Corporate Communications
Employer:
Fanscape, Inc.
Location: Los Angeles, California 90048 United States
Last Updated: 07/09/2009
Job Type: Employee
Job Status: Full Time

Job Description

Manager, Corporate Communications



About Fanscape

Fanscape is the leading Digital World of Mouth and Social Media Marketing Agency with over a decade of experience helping clients reach and activate consumers to foster targeted, engaging, and positive conversations through online and emerging media. We provide highly measurable earned media strategies for major corporations, and leading entertainment, technology, and mobile companies.



Position
The Manager, Corporate Communications is a full-time position in Fanscape's Business Development Department, focused on expanding the company's profile through online and traditional media outlets. The position is a hybrid of publicist, social media marketer, writer, and strategist and requires the skills of a unique individual.



The ideal candidate should have previous experience in corporate communications with a successful track record in securing both traditional and digital press and an existing "rolodex" of contacts. You should have experience writing press releases, white papers, maintaining social network profiles, and writing copy for corporate websites and blogs. Strong writing and editing skills are an absolute must. Experience communicating via CRM-minded email marketing and basic knowledge of the digital marketing industry are a plus.



Overall Role & Responsibilities
The Manager, Corporate Communications will report directly to the company CEO and will be responsible for the following:



Media Relations

* Writing and distributing press releases and announcements regarding company initiatives
* Pitching Fanscape CEO and President for interviews, op-eds, and bylines in relevant industry and consumer publications
* Submitting company executives to relevant industry panels and for appropriate speaking engagements
* Developing and maintaining relationships with social media, marketing, business, and technology journalists and editors
* Compiling and organizing media itineraries
* Scheduling local and out of state press tours with Fanscape executives
* Managing company reputation by identifying, responding, and reporting on industry opinions and actions as related to Fanscape



Business Materials & Web Properties

* Developing, updating, and maintaining Fanscape official web properties including official website, Myspace page, Facebook profile, Twitter profile, Wikipedia page, and Delicious account.
* Revising company written materials including boilerplate, corporate bios, fact sheet, and capabilities deck
* Contributing to, editing, and updating both the CEO and company blogs
* Developing, editing and updating company case studies and using them to secure media coverage when applicable



Business Development Support

* Editing company proposals and business presentations
* Compiling, editing, and contributing to corporate white papers and research reports
* Submitting the company for marketing industry awards
* Creating and sending company email newsletter to database of clients and industry experts



Requirements:

Core Qualifications & Skills

* Public Relations: Experience in corporate communications specifically pitching and securing press coverage
* Organization: Multi-tasker with the ability to handle several initiatives simultaneously
* Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Computer Savvy: Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Office products
* Email Marketing: Experience with creating and sending email newsletters including basic HTML knowledge
* Social Media: Experience communicating in and maintaining social network properties
* Online Media Knowledge: Knowledge of and experience communicating with online media properties including blogs, portals, online trades, social media communities
* Marketing: Knowledge of the online marketing industry including media influencers, panels/conferences, and top-tier events



Educational & Work Experience Requirements

* BA or BS College degree required/Communications or related field preferred
* Public relations experience required


Qualified candidates please submit a resume and cover letter noting the position "Manager, Corporate Communications" to corpcommjob@gmail.com for consideration.
Contact Information
Address: 360 N. La Cienega Blvd. FL 3
Los Angeles, California 90048
United States