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Softscape is on the cutting edge of advanced people management technology, and we continue to add leading global organizations to our success stories. We are always looking for smart, talented, high-energy individuals who share our vision, and there has never been a more exciting time to be a part of this industry with Softscape as the leading pioneer.

• Softscape is a global leader in web-based human capital management, and one of the highest rated vendors in the industry by analysts.
• Founded in 1995, Softscape is privately held and has been profitable since year one growing consistently year after year.
• Softscape continues to achieve industry recognition from leading analysts as one of the most comprehensive HCM solutions on the market.
• We have balanced consistent growth while maintaining ongoing profitability and a long-lasting world-wide workforce.
• Softscape has established worldwide operations with offices across the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
• Softscape offers a challenging opportunity for professional growth with competitive salaries and a full range of benefits.

Global Public Relations Manager

Job Description:

The Global Public Relations Manager manages the strategic planning and execution of all media and analyst relations, customer case studies, press releases, and speaking programs to ensure company’s key messages are communicated accurately, effectively and consistently to the market. The Global Public Relations Manager ensures an outstanding public image by building and maintaining strong relationships with media and analysts, securing coverage with key positioning in multiple markets, and writing and pitching accomplishments and success stories.

Responsibilities:

• Company spokesperson working with the media and analysts to ensure proper and accurate messaging and coverage.
• Manage editorial calendars and prioritize stories for release.
• Strategize, write, and distribute news releases, fact sheets, etc. to media outlets and analysts.
• Proactively develop and pitch news outreach programs with the media and industry analysts.
• Provide timely information to analysts regarding technologies, products, services, financial results and strategies.
• Develop and lead analyst relations, presentations, and briefings.
• Develop required press materials including press kits, press releases, Q&A, talking points, and other materials.
• Define, submit, and coordinate applicable speaking opportunities.
• Strategize and plan awards program and write and submit applications as appropriate.
• Manage customer reference program and develop customer success stories and media pitches by interacting directly with customers.
• Maintain up-to-date Press & Media Distribution Lists

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated public relations experience ideally in the technology and/or software markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising, marketing, communications or a related field or equivalent.
• Significant experience writing strategic press releases, pitching stories to the media, and monitoring coverage.
• Experience presenting to analysts and media groups.
• Existing media contacts and relationships in technology or HR markets (a plus)
• Experience planning awards program and writing applications as appropriate.
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Creative problem solver with ability to work independently.
• Strong planning skills and ability to multi-task several projects simultaneously.
• Fast learning, resourceful, and excellent computer skills.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and deliver exceptional results.
• Agency experience a plus

Critical Qualifications:

• Exceptional writing skills (press release, contributed articles, stories, etc)
• Strategic Thinker
• Ability to clearly articulate company vision and positioning with compelling anecdotes
• Ability to define overarching public relations strategy
• Ability to understand customer business drivers and why they buy