Public Relations Manager
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We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate - Nor do we look for the right "fit" with us, we look for the Add! We encourage you to apply for a role at Pax8 even if you don’t meet 100% of the bullet points. We believe in cultivating an environment where there are a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive in an inclusive environment.
Pax8 is proud to be a Colorado-Grown business that is expanding all over the globe! We have offices in Greenwood Village, Colorado Springs and Florence, CO. While we are in the process of building offices in Georgia and Texas as well, Pax8 is fully embracing the Hybrid work life synergy! We encourage all applicants authorized to work in the US to apply regardless of location as nearly all of our roles can be remote!
Position Summary:
The Public Relations Manager builds brand awareness through storytelling and executing meaningful PR campaigns that propel the business identity forward. They proactively work with internal and external stakeholders, build upon existing strong US media relationships, and manage complex and unexpected communication challenges and crises. The Manager continues to position our executives as thought leaders in the industry by getting coverage in IT publications, drafting press releases, producing case studies, and developing executive briefing materials to build out our executive spokespersons’ program. They work with key stakeholders to develop a strategic social media plan as well as a media training program for the organization.
Essential Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to):
- Oversee Pax8’s overall public relations
- Create and release publications for the press; oversee all outreach to press
- Represent Pax8 in various community and related industry organizations
- Conduct both internal and external communications
- Maintain positive relations with the public, investors, government, and other regulatory groups
- Coordinate initiatives with marketing, content, and production teams
- Serve as a point of contact between Pax8, local officials, and community leaders
- Provide communication around change management as necessary
Ideal Skills, Experience, and Competencies:
- At least five (5) years of related professional experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Understanding of new and emerging digital trends
- Tactful mindset that is reflected within their work
- Effective creativity and time management skills
- Proficient media and content creation skills
- Ability to develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
- Ability to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances
- Ability to gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
- Ability to actively learn through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder
- Ability to use compelling arguments to gain support and commitment of others
Required Education & Certifications:
- A./B.S. in related field or equivalent work experience
Compensation:
- Qualified candidates can expect a salary beginning at $86,000 or more depending on experience
*Note: Compensation is benchmarked on local Denver Metro area market rates. Qualified candidates in other locations can expect a salary package that may be adjusted based off applicable cost of wages in their respective location.
At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:
- Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible, Open Vacation
- Paid Sick Time Off
- Extended Leave for Life events
- RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
- Career Development Programs
- Stock Option Eligibility
- Employee-led Resource Groups
Pax8 is the leading value-added cloud-based SaaS distributor, simplifying the cloud journey for our partners by integrating technology, business intelligence and proactive service to deliver an unparalleled experience. Serving thousands of partners through the indirect sales channel, our mission is to be the world’s favorite place to buy cloud products. We are a fast-growing, dynamic and high-energy startup organization, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative and humorously offbeat. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best.
Pax8 not only wins numerous awards in our field but we have time and again been voted among the best places to work in Denver. We are committed to our goal of being the #1 employer of choice!
We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.
Pax8 is an EEOC Employer.