Job Description
TITLE: Media Relations Manager

POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2)

LOCATION: Ridgefield Park, NJ

ABOUT WorldLink:

WorldLink is a rapidly growing information technology company at the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom software development to cloud hosting, from big data to cognitive computing, we help companies harness and leverage today's most cutting-edge digital technologies to create value and grow.

Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning.

We take pride in our employees and their future with continued growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a competitive group that like to win. We're grounded by humility and driven by ambition. we're passionate, and we love tough problems and new challenges. You don't hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I can't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate about what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may be the place for you.

For more information about our craft, visit https://worldlink-us.com .

WHO we're looking for:

We are looking for a Media Relations Manager who will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of media relations strategy. You will be a savvy communicator who will engage and develop strong relationships with influential members of the media. We are looking for an experienced and results-oriented PR professional with existing relationships with media contacts, and a familiarity with crisis communications best practices. You will require the ability to present technology in an easy and relatable way in front of an audience. You will report to the Director of Corporate Reputation.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Engage and maintain relationships with media contacts alongside the Director of Corporate Reputation.
• Develop proactive media outreach strategies and pitch materials to bolster positive reputation.
• Leverage a suite of media monitoring tools to sense and understand the media landscape as it relates to brand reputation, turning observations into actionable insights. Grow the Corporate Reputation team's reporting function within the organization and identify new channels to provide organizational impact.
• Be able to step in easily when needed on team projects from risk assessments to media monitoring.

Required Experience and Education:

• 5-7 years of PR experience, either in-house or at an agency (knowledge managing an external agency is a plus).
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Mainstream media relations experience.
• Experience managing media relations for brand campaigns.

Necessary Skills and Attributes:

• Self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or independent environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Limited supervision and the exercise of discretion.
• Creativity to bring fresh perspective to our work and come up with ideas that challenge status quo.
• Ability to identify, develop and tell compelling stories.
• Ability to track KPIs and translate results into key learnings and actions to inform future approach.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Results-driven media relations specialist with existing contacts.
• Strong networker with ability to forge and maintain new media relationships.
• Strategic thinker who thinks and speaks in numbers.
• Extremely solutions-oriented to deliver results.
• Thrives under pressure and possess flexibility to manage multiple priorities and pivots.
• Energy and passion to collaborate and contribute to team culture.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by contract employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit, sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizing high visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, and moderate hand/finger dexterity.

Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project management deadlines. May require working additional time beyond normal schedule and periodic travel.

WHAT we'll bring:

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-competitive benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• Medical Plans
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k)

WHAT you should know:

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment at WorldLink is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by highlighting opportunities for all people. WorldLink considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who need assistance with any part of the application process should contact us.

This job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities and duties of the role but is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all.