Please direct your responses to: careers@inventures.com
Global Inventures is a leading alliance management company, specializing in helping industry leaders expand markets for new technologies by creating, launching, and managing collaborative alliances or business ecosystems.
The Communications Director will execute and support public relations and marketing communication activities using a combination of media/analyst relations, marketing, and strategic counsel skills. We are looking for a self-starter, with exceptional communication skills who is comfortable with a dynamic, rapid moving environment. Strong candidates will have a proven track record working with global organizations and able to influence and direct individuals with competing interests to a common goal.
This position is a based on San Ramon, CA and is a part- or full-time position, depending on client activity. There will be international and domestic travel several times a year. There are no direct reports to this position.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
*Marketing and Communication Activities
Co-developing messaging, competitive positioning, and value proposition development, Effectively communicate marketing strategies to key decision makers for approval, Support ad hoc marketing projects, Help manage client brands, Manage volunteer communication efforts, Leading, scheduling and developing agendas for conference calls and other meetings
*Marketing Collateral Activities
Write e-newsletters, press releases, success stories, articles and other communications for internal/external distribution, Edit white papers for messaging continuity and brand conformance, Website content maintenance and development, Enhance usability of websites, Working with event managers to organize and plan booth updates/design/materials
*Member Relations
Interacting with members and prospective members regarding client policies and procedures, Working with members and management of the clien to meet overall goals and execute plans, Supporting member company sales efforts as appropriate, Managing projects to ensure that deliverables are met on time and within budget.
*Public Relations
Manage public relations agency, Set media/analyst strategy, Facilitate media/analyst briefings, Interact with media/analysts, Submit award entries
Requirements:
*Ten years' experience in a public relations and marketing communications for high-tech organizations. Relevant Industry and/or Technical experience includes: Semi-conductor manufacturing, Electronic device manufacturing (OEM) such as energy management or home automation, M2M Wireless networking
*Understanding of wireless mesh networks and standards
*Previous standards development organization experience
*Both corporate and public relations agency experience required
*Microsoft Office Suite
*Use of VOCUS and other related systems
*Web-based document management or portal systems
*Understanding of web sites, e-mail list servers, etc.
*Dot Net Nuke or other CMS systems
*Bachelor's degree or equivalent in journalism, communications or public relations. APR preferred.
Email RESUMES to: careers@inventures.com Subject: "Communications Director". Cover letter should specifically highlight relevant industry and work experience. We are located in San Ramon, California. Local candidates only. Principals only.
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