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📣 Seeking an AWESOME PR and Communications Professional 📣 I am looking to add to my AWESOME marketing team here at Nymbus to drive company growth through public and media relations, corporate communications, and content creation. Things important to me: ➡️ Must be an AWESOME human, content creator, storyteller, and relationship builder = It is more than just marketing; it is about building connections ➡️ Empathy, authenticity, passion = Care about the work, the people you do it with and for ➡️ Drive, motivation, commitment = I will trust you, and you will have autonomy, but that gets earned ➡️ Curiosity, creativity, challenging the status quo = Think big, think differently, experiment and do things others aren't The official job description is linked in the comments if you want to learn more about the job, not just the person you may be working for. Feel free to DM me; I would love to chat with you. Have an AWESOME day! #hiring #marketing #fintech #finserv #contentmarketer #communication #PR #mediarelations

In the past week, PR/marketing professionals from healthcare companies reached out for my opinions on certain PR agencies. While happy to respond, I was upfront that my expertise is in B2B, not healthcare—and while I know the former agency landscape very well, the latter not really at all. Similarly, hiring managers asked for my feedback on candidates I 'worked with' nearly 20 years ago. While we were at the same orgs, I didn’t work directly with them, and informed them my insights would be outdated and incomplete. Lots of us give backdoor references regularly, and it’s important to be honest about the limits of our knowledge. If I don’t know enough (or next to nothing) about an agency or a candidate, I let the inquiring minds know. On the plus side, I love that more companies seem to be hiring for both agency and in-house! #pr #publicrelations #communications #careers

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Career in PR, not sure? Back in 2008 when I started my journey in PR, even I was not sure. Many people who didn’t understand the industry would ask me what do you do, what’s your work profile, who’s your customer etc? And it was so difficult to explain and make people understand the role. I remember when I joined my first PR company, we used to manage a handful of clients with a very small team. Fast forward in 2024, today PR is the game changer. Every company small, big, MNCs, startups and even individuals like celebrities are hiring PR professionals. People are ready to spend huge money in promoting their brand. Though companies have cut down on hiring PR agencies, they are gradually shifting towards hiring PR professionals. For them, hiring PR professional helps in promoting their brand, managing events, socials and other communication channels. I am so glad that I chose this profession at a time when it was in a very nascent stage. Today, people are looking for experienced professionals. So if you’re not sure of your career in PR, then be sure that’s it’s a thriving career option that’s going to boom in the coming years. While the opportunities in #marketing or content might shrink with new platforms and technologies taking over, the role of #PR professionals will always be in high demand.

So frequently I see (talented!) PR professionals seeking a next role and being dead set on In-House roles only! Just wanted to share a few reasons to not limit the search and to be more open to Agency roles: -Diverse Client Exposure: Working in an agency means handling a wide range of clients across different industries. You’ll develop a versatile skill set, gain experience with multiple strategies, and build a broader portfolio than in-house, where you’re often focused on just one brand. -Fast-Paced Environment: Agency life is dynamic! If you thrive on energy, quick turnarounds, and the adrenaline of juggling multiple projects, agency PR is for you. -Creative Growth Opportunities: PR agencies foster an innovative culture. With various clients come different campaigns and challenges, giving you endless opportunities to think outside the box and stretch your creativity. -Networking Goldmine: Agencies allow you to network not just within ONE company but across a wide range of industries and media outlets. You build valuable relationships with clients, media contacts, and other professionals. -Collaborative Team Atmosphere: You’ll work alongside other PR professionals, marketers, and strategists, bouncing ideas off each other and learning new techniques every day. -Career Flexibility: Agency roles prepare you for anything! With so many skills in your toolkit, you can pivot to different sectors, industries, or in-house roles down the line if you choose to. If you're seeking your next PR role, let's connect! Message me directly and let's get the conversation started for the new year. #hiring #pr #publicrelations

I have to agree with Sarah on this. After reading this post I realized that I've had clients in a wide variety of industries, including: - government - education (K12 and higher education) - retail - nonprofit - gaming - fine arts - engineering - museums - restaurant and a true smorgasbord of civic and social organizations. To be successful as a professional communicator means to be nimble, adaptable and willing to enthusiastically embrace new clients and settings.

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PR is PR is PR. With very few exceptions, if you can successfully do PR/comms in one industry you can successfully do PR/comms in any industry. So if you’re hiring a PR/comms person, prioritize things like: Chemistry fit Attitude Writing skills Work ethic Creativity Genuine interest in following the news Tenacity Agility Strategic acumen Past success Over the years I’ve worked for clients in: Travel and hospitality Architecture and design B2B B2C Non profits Museums Associations Consumer packaged goods Government and quasi-government orgs Public companies Private companies Entertainment Marketing Tech Luxury Retail And more (even a jazz dance troupe) Does it hurt to hire a specialist? No, I’m just saying that the principles are industry agnostic, and they are transferable. New media relationships can be made. So keep an open mind with candidates who check all your boxes but are coming from a different industry.

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#hiring *Brand Manager, Media Relations & External Engagement*, Richmond, *United States*, fulltime #opentowork #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Richmondjobs #Virginiajobs #SalesMarketing *To Apply -->*: https://lnkd.in/dxK248bc At Genworth and CareScout, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care-and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day. We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. We value all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism. Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions: Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities. Make it about others. We do what's best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress. Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together. Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other. POSITION TITLE Brand Manager, Media Relations & External Engagement POSITION LOCATION This position is available to Richmond, Virginia residents as hybrid/in-office applicants. YOUR ROLE The Integrated Communications team serves as a trusted advisor to our business leaders and associates, working together to build strong brands by providing insightful and helpful information to associates, customers, the media, and the general public. We are looking for a Brand Manager to own CareScout's thought leadership narratives on improving the aging care system and amplify those narratives and other strategic priorities through proactive media relationship management and event placements. This is a new role, so the ideal candidate will be excited by the prospect of creating a program from the ground up, bringing proven success in building and maintaining media relationships, securing speaking roles, crafting compelling copy, and managing complex projects. Note: This role is an individual contributor and will report to the SVP, Communication, Brand, and Transformation. What you will be doing Developing an earned media strategy that helps support brand awareness and revenue goals Developing an industry event strat