Senior Communications Manager, Media & Creator Relations - Remote

Overview

The Senior Manager, Media and Creator Relations will help tell Pinterest’s consumer, tech, product, and business stories through traditional media and new channels. This person will support media relations efforts by managing and cultivating key relationships with broadcast, print and online media, as well as help develop new relationships with non-traditional media, including community creators, newsletters, podcasters and influencers.

In Short

• Support and lead storytelling with the media on Pinterest’s consumer, tech, product and business stories.
• Collaborate with colleagues on developing compelling storylines, pitch to top-tier media outlets, podcasts and social creators and influencers.
• Manage and build relationships with traditional and nontraditional media channels across a variety of topics of importance to Pinterest.
• Work cross functionally with the Communications Team and other internal groups to launch product features, business news and other announcements.
• Regularly meet and educate reporters and creators/influencers on Pinterest’s value and new product features.
• Project manage Pinterest announcements and launches and in some cases act as a company spokesperson.
• Build a strong rolodex of traditional and non-traditional media for Pinterest.
• Mentor junior staff and coach them on building and managing media and creator relationships.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of what makes a good story and how to effectively identify, pitch and shape consumer, business and product stories.
• Strong relationships with reporters, podcasters and creator/influencers interested in tech, consumer media, business.
• A keen understanding of media strategy and experience pitching stories to reporters.
• Familiarity with the latest trends in the media landscape.
• Ability to work well cross functionally and coordinate across communications, marketing, brand partnerships and sales.
• Project management experience and skills.
• Strong ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• 10+ years experience in communications, public relations, journalism or business.
• Experience mentoring and managing junior staff.

Benefits

• Equity eligibility.
• Flexible working model (PinFlex).
• Inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth.