Document Actions
Manager of Corporate Communications at Rackspace IT Hosting
| Posted | 2008-04-18 until 2008-05-18 |
|---|---|
| Location | San Antonio, TX |
| Product Management and Marketing Job Opportunities | Marketing Communications |
Return to list of current open positions
Job Description
The Manager of Corporate Communications will have the responsibility for managing and coordinating a comprehensive public relations program reporting to the departments director of corporate communications. This position will manage all aspects of public relations including plan management, media relations, industry analyst relations, message development and reputation management. The candidate must have solid media and analyst relations expertise, knowledge of the IT services industry and experience developing and executing strategic communications programs.
This is a highly strategic position that is a key part of Rackspaces marketing and communications priorities for 2008 and beyond, and requires a seasoned professional who both understands the national media and analyst community as well as the technology and solutions that Rackspace delivers to its customers.
Required Skills
- Strategic approach to communications and program
development; ability to align and articulate communications strategies with
corporate business objectives
- Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
with the ability to effectively communicate through verbal and written means
- Minimum 10 years experience managing media and analyst relations in
technology; possess strong knowledge of reporters, national media outlets and
industry analyst firms
- Reputation as a source of trustworthy and dependable
information that encourages evangelism and promotes Rackspace as a leader
within the tech industry
- Ability to handle crisis communications situations
calmly, quickly and effectively while providing counsel to senior management
- Candidate must have a track record in producing media coverage. Agency experience is a plus.
- Demonstrate understanding of technology industry and competitive dynamics
- Proven ability to build long term relationships with
top analysts and research firms
- Experience leveraging creative media
relations tactics including electronic media, blogs, webcasts and Web 2.0
vehicles to drive more awareness of Rackspace
- Ability to meet deadlines and
juggle multiple projects
- Bachelors Degree in English, journalism or communication
How to Apply
https://rackspace.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=1315