Director of Public Relations
Location: Seattle Washington
Description: Redfin is at the momment seeking for Director of Public Relations right now, this position will be placed in Washington. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Redfin's mission is to reinvent real estate in the consumer's favor, and we’re building a world-class public relations team to tell our story. The company is seeking a Director of ! Public Relations, reporting to the Vice President of PR. This director will work closely with other Redfin business leaders including marketing, content, IT, sales, finance and legal, and will have frequent content with C-level executives. He or she must be able to set high-level strategy and planning, as well as personally execute the plans as needed. This person would manage a team of six to eight people to start, and have an opportunity to build it further based on results. We are looking for someone ambitious and driven, who is a great manager and also enjoys digging into the research, writing and pitching as well. The ideal candidate is either a real estate hobbyist already, or is interested in becoming an expert in no time.
Required Experience
Ten to 15 years of PR experience.
Real estate, economics, technology or other data-driven experience a plus.
Bachelor’s degree.
Required Skills and Talents
Great manager! : You know how to inspire and motivate people to deliver r! esults while maintaining a positive and fun working environment.
Resourceful problem solver: You can get creative in order to remove roadblocks and create opportunities for your team. You don’t take no for an answer.
Natural storyteller: You’ve got an ear for a good story, and the ability to capture the interest of the audience.
Relationship builder: You like to get to know reporters and know what it takes to be a trusted resource.
Strong writer: You can whip out blogs, press releases, pitches, with personality and precision.
Analytical mind: You aren’t afraid of a few numbers; you know when to use a median rather than an average.
Reliable professional: You are organized, detail oriented and self-directed. You take personal responsibility for your results and you don’t let things fall through the cracks.
Real estate: you love real estate, and love Redfin. !
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Provides counsel on business strategies and product initiatives as it relates to PR.
Manages the Redfin PR team, including goal setting and results delivery.
Supports the VP of PR in strategy development.
Develops company initiatives and offers ideas that make the company newsworthy.
Develops written materials including strategic plans, executive communications, news releases, key messages, Q&A documents, media pitches and awards entries.
Identifies, establishes and maintains relationships with lifestyle, technology, business and other journalists.
Manages comprehensive media relations programs that includes outlet and journalist-specific targets, pitch development and outreach, and placement management and follow up.
Develops the company’s public speaking and conference strategy, as well as yearly calendar. Responsible for! pitching and securing participation in appropriate events.
Pr! ovides counsel and manages issues and crisis situations. Maintains strong knowledge of industry matters that affect the company.
Prepares executives to serve as media spokesperson for selected opportunities, as well as serves as spokesperson.
Oversees the company’s coverage tracking and reporting, including a coverage database and archive.
Redfin is an equal opportunity employer.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Redfin.
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This position starts available on: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 00:59:59 GMT