RainFocus, one of the most innovative software companies, is in search of an exceptional Senior Specialist PR and Communications.   About RainFocus RainFocus cares about its employees, customers, and the world in which we live. Our rapidly growing team serves Fortune 500 companies like Adobe, Cisco, IBM, Oracle, VMware, and others to prepare and execute in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, across the world. Those events are delivered through our industry-disrupting software platform, with groundbreaking business intelligence, to elevate the attendee experience, streamline event operations, and accelerate marketing results. We are well-funded, growing fast, and building a company that is changing the market — it will be challenging, fun and exciting.

About the Role As the Senior Specialist of PR and Communications, you will support the Brand and Communications Team on all external and internal communication efforts for RainFocus. You will assist with ideating and executing the communications strategy, this includes employee communications, media relations, social media, community, and product work, telling a consistent story across RainFocus’ channels and through media outreach efforts. Our ideal candidate must be strong on the tactical and execution level, assist with strategy development, and be an excellent communicator with confident presentation and organizational skills. Reporting directly to the Manager of PR and Comms, and working closely with the marketing team, you will have an opportunity to own a wide variety of projects that expand your skills and develop new ones in a rapidly growing business.

Does This Sound Like You?

• You are a storyteller with solid experience in communications, PR, and social media

• You can translate complex ideas into clear, compelling, and thoughtful messaging

• You’re able to work with multiple teams and stakeholders to craft pitches and stories

• You enjoy cultivating relationships with media in support of growing a brand and telling forward-thinking stories

• You thrive in a team environment, collaborating across departments and disciplines to get the best possible outcome

• You’re not afraid to speak up, share ideas, and try new things, even if they fail

• You enjoy what you do, and that enjoyment spreads to those you work with

Essential Responsibilites

• Support PR activities in collaboration with internal stakeholders and our PR agency

• Collaborate with agency team to craft and implement effective and impactful campaigns and programs

• Write compelling pitches that tell the RainFocus story

• Engage and maintain relationships with top-tier and trade media, bloggers, and influencers to generate coverage

• Monitor trends and make recommendations to adjust the communications strategy and insert RainFocus in relevant conversations

• Create engaging content for RainFocus’ social media channels to drive engagement, grow followers, and reach targeted audiences

• Lead RainFocus’ LinkedIn executive thought leadership program for select C-suite members

• Align internal communication messages and ensure consistency across all mediums and with external communication messages

• Support employee advocacy efforts

• Produce high-quality content that engages external audiences and builds brand recognition

• Measure and report on the performance of our communications efforts, including traditional and social media

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in communications or public relations, either in-house or with an agency; B2B tech experience is a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field

• Strong strategic thinking, problem solving, technical, and analytical skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for storytelling and the ability to create compelling content for various audiences across earned and owned channels

• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage relationships with media and influencers

• Strong understanding of all primary social media platforms

• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders

• Proven track record of managing projects from strategy to execution

• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently

• Eagerness to monitor trends, competitors, and industry news to inform communications strategy

• Motivated, confident, determined professional with great integrity and judgment who meets challenges head-on

• Experience working with media monitoring and measurement tools

• Experience with social media management tools

Why work at RainFocus? At RainFocus we delight millions of attendees at large-scale events by delivering better insights, experiences, and marketing. We were able to pivot our product and services offering in 2020 to continue growing and serving new clients and events.

As a member of the RainFocus team, you will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the impact of our platform at events around the world. Additionally, RainFocus offers competitive salaries, competitive benefits, 401k, generous PTO, and countless other team building activities. 

What are you waiting for? Apply today! We need more talented, hard-working, fun-loving team members just like yourself!

Salary and compensation

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																																							 $55,000 — $90,000/year

Benefits

												💰 401(k)

🌎 Distributed team

⏰ Async

🤓 Vision insurance

🦷 Dental insurance

🚑 Medical insurance

🏖 Unlimited vacation

🏖 Paid time off

📆 4 day workweek

💰 401k matching

🏔 Company retreats

🏬 Coworking budget

📚 Learning budget

💪 Free gym membership

🧘 Mental wellness budget

🖥 Home office budget

🥧 Pay in crypto

🥸 Pseudonymous

💰 Profit sharing

💰 Equity compensation

⬜️ No whiteboard interview

👀 No monitoring system

🚫 No politics at work

🎅 We hire old (and young)

Location

Any State