Media Relations Manager (Remote)

Feedzai is the world’s first RiskOps platform for financial risk management, and the market leader in safeguarding global commerce with today’s most advanced cloud-based risk management platform, powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence. Feedzai is securing the transition to a cashless world while enabling digital trust in every transaction and payment type. The world’s largest banks, processors, and retailers trust Feedzai to protect trillions of dollars and manage risk while improving the customer experience for everyday users, without compromising privacy. Feedzai is a Series D company and has raised $282M to date. With a valuation of +$1.5B, the company's technology protects 900 million people in 190 countries. 

Join Feedzai's mission to make banking and commerce safer for everyone! 

We're looking for a passionate and skilled Media Relations Specialist to drive earned media for Feedzai.

Role Overview:

As a Media Relations Manager at Feedzai, you will be instrumental in developing and executing our earned media strategy. This is a hands-on role. You will plan, implement, evaluate, execute, and maintain media communications, including social media profiles, that measurably grow Feedzai's brand awareness through earned media, shape positive opinions, and evoke desired behaviors among its numerous audiences.

Responsibilities

• Research media and conference editorial calendars, speaking opportunities, media lists, and other topics
• Prepare and submit speaking proposals for industry events.
• Execute and manage industry awards strategy and tactics.
• Build and nurture relationships with key journalists in the financial, technology, and cybersecurity sectors to secure coverage in print, broadcast, radio, web, and blogs
• Develop, write, and execute targeted media pitches for press releases, thought leadership articles, speaker submissions, and exclusive story angles to secure coverage in print, broadcast, radio, web, blogs, and speaking engagements.
• Manage project status reports and editorial calendars
• Develop social media content strategy for company spokespersons; create posts and manage posting calendar in collaboration with other business posts.
• PR and social media management and measurement
• Attending meetings/events after hours on occasion
• Writing, editing, and proofreading
• Track media coverage and compile reports to measure the success of PR efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in media relations, preferably within the financial technology or B2B tech sectors.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives and press materials.
• Existing relationships with relevant journalists are a plus.
• A self-starter with a track record of securing media coverage.
• A genuine interest in financial technology and emerging trends.
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems quickly
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and with a sense of urgency
• Strong organizational skills and follow-through
• Proficiency with social media / digital marketing – understands trends and latest technologies and has experience contributing to campaigns
• Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills and be able to work independently with multiple active projects

Your First 30-Days at Feedzai:

You will be immersed in our brand with training, connections, and one-on-one time with your manager. You may shadow your colleagues virtually or onsite at an office depending on where you work as you are supported through your Feedzai journey. In addition, you will have access to a ton of information to give you history, context, and all the knowledge you can handle about Feedzai and the team. Finally, you will start working on projects and collaborating on work currently being done. We can't wait to have you join the team!

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