Head of Communications at BlockGroup

About the Job

SCOPE OF ROLE:
We are looking for a Head of Communications to helm our efforts in building one of our client’s brand and community. This person will lead the strategy and planning for the client’s communications across PR, social media, and owned media.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Defining the client’s overarching brand story and communication strategy
- Managing our public relations team to maximize positive media exposure for the client
- Establishing the content strategy across social media and owned media
- Leading the community management team in managing community sentiment
- Coordinate across multiple external stakeholders for key announcements

REQUIREMENTS:
- 3-5 years of experience in communications
- Experience managing a PR agency team or internal PR team is a plus
Familiarity with traditional media and social media landscape
- Ability to think strategically about communications and content strategy
- Experience in handling sensitive media issues/crisis communications and providing prompt counsel/media responses is a plus
- Able to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders who may have disparate objectives
- Scrappy and willing to be hands-on when needed