We are looking for a Director of PR to join the Scorpion team. In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic development and execution of the company’s vertical specific and corporate public relations, executive communications, and social media programs; tying them together to effectively communicate the company’s mission, market leadership and brand.

Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, you will lead the development, implementation and management of external communication strategies, campaigns and materials that are aligned to and support Scorpion’s business objectives, brand awareness, and corporate marketing programs.

Responsibilities include:

• Creation and execution of compelling, proactive communications campaigns that build Scorpion’s brand and market awareness across its target vertical markets.
• Creating and driving thought leadership programs that support and expand Scorpion’s market leadership, including executive communications, content, product launches, speaking engagements, and other opportunities.
• Leading social media strategy and developing new and existing channels that include the Scorpion blog, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook that effectively build reach and engagement.
• Collaborate across all areas of the business to clearly define corporate messaging and ensure consistent usage and adherence to brand.
• Develop written materials, including pitches, briefing documents, communications plans, FAQs, press releases, award submissions, speaking abstracts and corporate collateral.
• Making Scorpion a known entity and ‘one-to-watch’ in the broader technology and LA tech communities, including positioning the company favorably alongside competitors.

Pay: Salary + Bonuses

Experience:

• Minimum 8-10 years relevant experience, either at a PR agency or part of an in-house communications team.
• Self-starter, who instinctively and consistently creates personal and professional goals and achieves them.
• Strong, productive relationships with technology, business and trade press.
• Experience with MarTech media a major plus.
• Strong depth of knowledge and experience in building earned / owned reach and engagement across social media channels.
• Skilled at planning, organizing, prioritizing and executing simultaneous projects and activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and adapt quickly to change.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively and work collaboratively.