Communications Manager

Description:

Pinterest helps people find the inspiration to create a life they love — from trying new dinner recipes to planning a dream home renovation. As a Communications Manager, you will help to shape the way we tell our story to the press and external audiences across the UK & Ireland. You will have the opportunity to support the execution of the communications strategy that enables Pinterest to build strong relationships with journalists and influential voices in order to increase relevancy and visibility through earned media, including consumer, business, B2B and industry trade audiences. You will be a part of the global communications team and tell compelling stories of how Pinterest makes a positive impact for people, creators and businesses.

What You’ll Do:
 

• Support communications efforts for Pinterest across audiences in the UK & Ireland, including executing a proactive comms strategy focused on telling the story of how people use Pinterest and how businesses can reach their audiences on the platform
• Work with the sales, creator and marketing teams to amplify business, creator, and marketing activities with press and non-media influencers
• Build relationships with key journalists to increase comprehension for the impact that Pinterest makes in people’s lives and the value of Pinterest as a resource for their stories
• Coordinate and draft press materials as well as help to develop story angles that provide value to journalists who report on Pinterest
  
   

What We’re Looking For:
 

• 7+ years of experience managing business or consumer communications
• Detail oriented, passion for project management, organised and experience with delivering results with outstanding verbal, written and storytelling skills
• Passion and a strong skill set for writing for a news audience
• Creativity with the desire to take risks and try new tactics to generate awareness in a meaningful and thoughtful way
• Curiosity and flexibility to execute a strategy that evolves with change inside and outside of the company
• A self-starter who is proactive, can work across teams, and under tight deadlines