Senior Manager, PR & Communications

Full Time Job
Summary/objective??
Based in West Hollywood, DBA is seeking a seeking a highly intelligent, self-motivated public relations professional to support and our corporate communications efforts which includes internal and external communications, media relations, and social media. The ideal candidate will be an approachable team-player who is confident working in an extremely fast-paced environment. Along with taking part in special projects and participating in cross departmental efforts, this position will be highly involved in executing and developing strategies that will maximize quality of communication and service for which DBA is known.

What You'll Do
•Create and deliver press releases, media relations content, white papers, executive bios, corporate newsletter content, social media content, and speaking proposals
•Identify, develop and execute communications strategy for key media contacts
•Research media coverage and industry trends
•Prepping press materials, like news releases, press kits, and publicity programs, as well as online newsroom management
•Researching publication reports and pulling briefing documents for media interviews
•Creating/maintaining media distribution lists and monitoring/tracking; establishing and maintaining new press contacts
•Creating/preparing presentation materials for senior leadership
•Helping with the planning and execution of on-site and off-site events
•Handle high volume of daily transactions with various departments

What You Need
•5+ years' experience in similar role (particularly in a creative industry)
•Strong Project Management skills
•Strong writing, editing, proofreading, layout and design, professional printing/publishing skills are essential, including ability to present concepts verbally
•Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint)
•General business knowledge and interest in media and entertainment business

What You'll Get:
•Robust benefits package
•Unlimited vacation time
•WFH flexibility
•Paid parental leave
•Volunteer opportunities
•Casual dress code & open office environment
•A rewarding career at an industry-leading company with a strong mission and passionate team

About the DBA Culture:
DBA is committed to enhancing its culture of inclusion and attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent. We offer an ethos where all voices are heard, and where awareness and respect are mandated. We lead with our hearts and strive for our work family to be a reflection of our passion for championing new voices and guiding legacy brands to celebrate diversity and inclusion.

Our team is goal-oriented and fosters a mindset of collaboration over competition. We are creative, we push industry boundaries, and we are collectively aiming to up our game. These core values are at the center of our company and its approach to internal community building.

We are invested in your success and will work diligently to provide you with valuable career and personal growth opportunities in a safe and people-first environment.
DBA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

About the DBA Business:
DBA is the industry leader in the influencer management and marketing landscape, representing a world class portfolio of diverse social media-oriented personalities, creators, and publishers. Founded in 2010, DBA was the first digital influencer agency to recognize the rise of new media voices and manage them as individual talent.
Now, with over 150 of the most prominent social media influencers whom, in aggregate, have a reach of 200 million-plus, DBA masters the multi-platform constellation of the ever-shifting media space, blending decades of brand strategy and communications expertise. Focusing on top-level content and storytelling as well as native advertising and brand development, DBA continues to move digital culture forward.

In 2015, DBA launched Digital Brand Products (DBP) to empower its talent and other digital-native properties in developing, manufacturing, and selling their own merchandise.

Digital Brand Architects has been featured in the New York Times, Variety, Hollywood Reporter, Fast Company, WWD, Forbes, Ad Age, and more. DBA offices are located in New York City and Los Angeles.