Director of Communications (Consultant)

Right Side Up is a collective of premium marketing talent—with all of the marketing chops, and none of the agency fluff. We’re trusted by the most respected early-stage ventures, the fastest growing tech companies, and well-established Fortune 500 teams to do one thing better: growth. A few of our 300+ clients include Stitch Fix, Sephora, Yelp, Sun Basket, Crunchbase, DoorDash, and Calm.

This is an application for consideration for potential consulting projects, this is NOT a full time position. 

What You’ll Do:

Product PR Strategy: Lead development of global PR strategies for new product introductions, software updates, and strategic partnerships that drive press coverage worldwide.

Manage complex projects: Manage complex projects from start to finish, capturing stakeholder input across multiple functions, maintaining key deadlines, and reporting on key success metrics. North America PR Execution: Lead regional media strategy and execution in North America, shaping plans based on local insights and cultural trends.

Empower Regions: Develop toolkits and materials for regional PR teams across the globe and serve as strategic sounding board to support their local media outreach.

Spokesperson Development: Identify and train a robust bench of spokespeople spanning executive thought leaders, product developers, and more.

Product Reviews: Manage global product reviews program including developing guidelines for media, managing fulfillment process, and troubleshooting issues in partnership with product experts.

Agency Management: Collaborate with multiple agency teams to manage and execute complex projects, carve out media relations strategies that build and strengthen relationships in the North American region, and maintain pulse on cultural and industry trends.

Qualifications:

8-10 years of experience working for global brands, preferably in consumer technology or lifestyle Experience working both in-house and at an agency

Understanding of global markets and their cultural/media landscapes

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to build relationships cross-functionally and across different time zones

Ability to balance critical thinking with tactical execution

Excellent writing and communication skills