OCI and Database PR and AR Director

Job DescriptionAbout the jobOracle is seeking a Director to help drive Public Relations and Analyst Relations for two of its key business areas – Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Oracle Database.As part of the global communications team, you will play a key role in telling our story. We are looking for a self-starter with a strong professional presence, exceptional writing, critical thinking, and project management skills. Must have deep knowledge of the enterprise technology space and the media and industry analyst landscape.You should be results oriented, have a strong intellectual curiosity, be comfortable working within a matrixed organization, and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:• Create unique story angles that make Oracle product and customer news interesting to top tier media and industry analyst firms.• Develop and execute PR and AR programs—building and maintaining reporter and analyst relationships, managing engagements, and securing positive coverage.• Engage with the global communications team, senior executives, and other groups across marketing, development, sales, and customer references to uncover story angles and proof points to positively impact media coverage and our placement in key reports.• Develop and implement integrated communications plans to maximize the reach and impact of news announcements.• Conceptualize and write content such as press releases, blogs, social media posts, and contributed articles.• Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, key media and analysts, and influencers.• Develop executive communications materials including scripts, briefing books, executive talking points, and keynote decks.• Support the development of product messaging and positioning and develop narratives that help drive awareness of OCI and Oracle Database among target audiences.• Plan, coordinate, and conduct customer reference interviews to support PR and AR activities.• Develop social media content to support product announcements, promote reports, and key marketing campaigns.• Provide strategic counsel to product strategy and product marketing teams based on insights gained from analyst research and feedback/input.• Develop subject matter expertise in Oracle technology, issues that impact our business, and the competitive landscape.Qualifications:• BA/BS in Business, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or Public Relations preferred.• 12+ years experience working with industry analysts and enterprise tech media.• Deep knowledge in enterprise technology areas including cloud computing, database, artificial intelligence, security, application development, and analytics.• Ability to provide communications support and counsel to global colleagues.• Strong, pre-existing relationships with technology reporters and industry analysts.• Excellent writing, editing, and project management skills, and ability to thrive under pressure.• Strong project and people/organization management skills and experience working with high standards under tight deadlines.Career Level - IC5Disclaimer:Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations onlyUS: Hiring Range: from $109,100 to $223,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion• Short term disability and long term disability• Life insurance and AD&D• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.• 11 paid holidays• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.• Paid parental leave• Adoption assistance• Employee Stock Purchase Plan• Financial planning and group legal• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insuranceThe role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.About UsAs a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s problems. True innovation starts with diverse perspectives and various abilities and backgrounds.When everyone’s voice is heard, we’re inspired to go beyond what’s been done before. It’s why we’re committed to expanding our inclusive workforce that promotes diverse insights and perspectives.We’ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer a highly competitive suite of employee benefits designed on the principles of parity and consistency. We put our people first with flexible medical, life insurance and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by calling +1 888 404 2494, option one.Disclaimer:Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.• Which includes being a United States Affirmative Action Employer