About Us
Udacity is on a mission of forging futures in tech through radical talent transformation in digital technologies. We offer a unique and immersive online learning platform, powering corporate technical training in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Autonomous Systems, Cloud Computing and more. Our rapidly growing global organization is revolutionizing how the enterprise market bridges the talent shortage and skills gaps during their digital transformation journey.
Udacity is now an Accenture company and exciting things are happening! Are you ready to shape the public voice of a rapidly scaling, global EdTech leader? We're seeking an exceptional Public Relations & Communications Manager to drive our media and communications strategy, working at the intersection of technology and transformation. This high-impact role will place you at the forefront of our brand storytelling efforts, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, C-level executives, and our strategic partner, Accenture. Your mission: to elevate our brand presence across global markets, cultivate relationships with top-tier media outlets, and craft narratives that inspire, engage, and resonate.
As part of a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you'll enjoy the creative freedom to spearhead innovative PR campaigns, manage high-visibility events, and ensure our messaging reflects our company's values and vision. This role offers a unique opportunity to amplify the voice of a company making a meaningful difference in the EdTech SaaS space, leveraging your expertise to build impactful media relationships, lead executive engagements, and oversee a communications team committed to excellence. If you thrive in environments where your ideas lead to tangible results and enjoy shaping strategies that capture the imagination of a global audience, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement a media and communications strategy for Udacity
- Partner with Accenture counterparts to ensure strategic alignment across the broader company ecosystem
- Create and manage a PR plan, including budgets, timelines, etc.
- Analyze all media coverage of the organization and draft appropriate responses, when necessary
- Work with the content marketing team to create a content calendar
- Develop strategy for and organize promotional events such as press tours and conferences
- Work closely with the leadership team on media engagements
- Develop relationships and working with media outlets and other companies
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify the public voice of the brand (and ensure alignment with Accenture)
- Create style guides and brand voice outlines for all public relations, marketing, advertising and other departments
- Consult with executive management to develop effective communication procedures and policies for various situations
- Draft press releases and speeches following organizational news
- Communicate with media outlets and journalists and create press kits
- Develop materials to educate staff on communication practices
- Coach and assist team members on improving communication skill
- Perform communications research and monitor the progress of various communications strategies
Qualifications
- Teamwork and the ability to influence senior stakeholders and external parties
- Exceptional communication abilities, including writing, speaking and active listening
- Ability to effectively engage with team members of all levels and across departments
- Analytical skills to solve problems and find the best way to convey a message
- The creativity to produce exciting and interesting content
- Organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects while working on a deadline or in a fast-paced environment
- The technological ability to work on a variety of digital platforms and also create web and mobile content
- In-depth knowledge of best writing and messaging practices for business correspondence, public relations, advertising, marketing and sales copy and social media
- Great project management skills, including time management, goal-setting, multitasking and prioritization
- 7+ years of experience in public relations or media relations
- Demonstrated success at turning pitches into stories across Tier 1 media outlets (e.g., Tech Crunch, NY Times, Wall Street Journal, the Verge, etc.)
- Has a personal media list and existing relationships with reporters
Location: While this is a remote role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States of America on a full-time basis
Compensation: The maximum base pay for this position is $150,000, depending on experience and location, and is eligible for an annual 15% corporate bonus.
Benefits:
Experience a rewarding work environment with Udacity's perks and benefits!
- At Udacity, we offer you the flexibility of working from home. We also have in-person collaboration spaces in Mountain View, Cairo, Dubai and Noida and continue to build opportunities for team members to connect in person
- Flexible working hours
- Paid time off
- Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents
- Employee wellness resources and initiatives (access to wellness platforms like Headspace)
- Quarterly wellness day off
- Personalized career development
- Unlimited access to Udacity Nanodegrees
What We Do
Forging futures in tech is our vision. Udacity is where lifelong learners come to learn the skills they need, to land the jobs they want, and to build the lives they deserve.
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By training the world’s workforce in the careers of the future, we help companies, governments and people transform their outcomes through cutting edge technology education. Our innovative courses and Nanodegree programs give students practitioner level, high value skills to accelerate their careers in technology. At Udacity, we are dedicated to transforming the world by providing better access to jobs, better pay, and better employment opportunities.
Why Work With Us
Over a decade ago, we upended the traditional education system by creating direct to student, tailored, end-to-end learning paths for those seeking to learn the next generation, practitioner level, in demand technology skills. Our Nanodegrees are co-developed with industry leaders such as Google and Microsoft.
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