Summary

GumGum is a global technology and media company specializing in contextual intelligence. For over a decade, we have applied our proven machine learning expertise to extract value from digital content for the advertising industry. The company’s contextual advertising engine, Verity™, comprehends the meaning of text, images and video online, allowing marketers to safely and precisely place ads where people are most engaged. Combining that contextual targeting and brand safety intelligence with proprietary high-impact ad formats, GumGum’s advertising solutions deliver industry leading efficiency, accuracy and performance.

As a member of GumGum’s Corporate Communications team, the Corporate Communications Manager is responsible for managing and carrying out all corporate communications programs in the Americas (Canada, North America, and Mexico). This includes building strategic communications programs that align with the larger global communications strategy as well as meet the unique needs of each region. 

The Corporate Communications Manager will have strong writing and communication skills, experience working with go-to-market teams and tenacity to develop, drive, and deliver high impact communications that help our customer facing teams. They’ll be laser focused on how to deliver the right information to the right people at the right time. They’ll thrive working with colleagues in many teams around the world and will be energized by being a part of a fast-moving, innovative organization. They’ll have an insatiable curiosity for the business and be passionate about using their communications skills to amplify our culture and drive business results.

Please note, GumGum is only open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and MN.

Responsibilities

• Own Communication Programs across the Americas Region
  • Manage all external communications programs from start to finish while  ensuring all global communications strategies are implemented for the Americas region (U.S., Canada, and Mexico)
  • Develop and write a wide-range of communications materials (often on quick turn-around) including press releases, bylines, briefing materials, messaging, thought leadership, award entries, social media content.
  • Continually find new and exciting opportunities and ways to tell GumGum’s stories to GumGum’s audiences. 
  • Research new external opportunities (inbound requests and proactive outreach), and continually build/maintain relationships with key media contacts and partners. 
  • Work closely with the marketing team to build an external calendar and align communications announcements to key marketing initiatives. 
  • Strong Project Management to ensure all elements of a program are delivered end-to-end.
• Media Monitoring and Strategic Positioning
  • Stays up to date on industry trends and able to use that knowledge to position GumGum externally. 
  • Use media and industry insights to find new ways to tell 
  • Use industry knowledge and insight to draft messaging and POVs (point-of-views) on news announcements regarding the industry and/or competitors.
• Be an Internal Strategic Partner & Develop Strong Internal Relationships 
  • Collaborate across key departments to ensure strategic integration and consistency. 
  • Serve as a knowledge hub and resource for extended teams on the trends and storylines taking place in each market and help to craft messaging that will resonate. 
  • Help develop and institute new approaches to measure/analyze the impact of our work toward key business and corporate reputation goals 
  • Support communication strategies and campaigns to promote the brand, business growth, product launches, partnership announcements, and more

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience working across communications channels/disciplines (e.g., media relations, content writing, digital/social media, etc.) – agency experience recommended, but not required
• Strong media relations skills and relationships with key journalists and publications
• Excellent written and verbal communicator, with a strong attention to detail. Experience in writing press releases, bylines, and messaging. 
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Able to effectively communicate with senior level internal and external partners
• Ability to interpret complex technology innovations and translate into bold, compelling and distinctive content appropriate to the audience and channel (media, digital, social, keynotes, video and more).
• Demonstrated understanding of landscape and trends in technology/ad tech communications
• 3+ years of experience in communications, with exceptional communications strategy, media relations, content development and proactive storytelling skills
• BA/BS degree in communications, marketing or related field required
• Self-starter who can identify and orchestrate external engagement opportunities, including speaking engagements, social media opportunities and digital platforms
• Highly collaborative – builds strong relationships internally and externally with positive/can-do attitude
• Entrepreneurial mindset – thinks creatively and outside the box, brings outside-in thinking to every project, and always figures out a way to get things done
• Global orientation – experience in working for a global company preferred
• Willingness to participate in virtual meetings outside of regular business hours to accommodate other time zones
• Recognized self-starter, who takes initiative, capable of flourishing in fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Charismatic, innovative, creative individual
• Connection to GumGum’s brand and commitment to its mission, vision and values

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive health, vision and dental benefits
• Healthcare including 100% coverage for Employee + Spouse/family 
• Dependent care FSA
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan
• Stock incentive program (role dependent)
• Paid parental leave
• Goodly - student loan contribution plan
• WFH monthly stipend 
• Anniversary recognition and awards
• Fitness reimbursement and wellness workshops
• Discounted Pet Health Program
• Flexible time off and work schedule
• Pet Friendly Organization - We love our fur babies! Check us out on Instagram @dogsofgumgum
• Incredible work/life balance with a collaborative and friendly work space
• A team that has transitioned to remote work impressively, and remains highly collaborative and connected
• GumGum Gives Back volunteering opportunities
• Virtual company events and (optional) in-person celebrations
• Virtual monthly team bonding events

Career & Development Focus

• Ongoing learning and development for education opportunities such as webinars, books, classes, relevant conferences and events
• Opportunities to pursue business related side projects and yearly Hackathon
• Highly encouraged to contribute to open source software, including our own open source software
• Environment of learning from peers, including meetups, presentations and blog posts
• Opportunity to work with cutting edge technology
• Life Skills sessions - geared towards the whole life/ health / person
• Leadership Bites Dinner Series - connecting current and future GumGum leaders over great food and meaningful conversation 
• The VOICE Coalition - Through our council committee, The VOICE Coalition’s mission is to build an equitable, supportive, and inclusive culture where all voices are heard and all differences are celebrated through thoughtful, engaging, and authentic programming and community involvement. We’ve created awareness and appreciation for our employees through Hispanic Heritage month, Women of GumGum, Asian Pacific American, GG Pride, etc.

Return to office: Our big vision for our futuristic “Farmhouses” in 2022!

• Offices will now be referred to as the “GumGum Farmhouse” -- a futuristic space centered around a bigger purpose: flexibility, sustainability, community, and growth!
• GumGum will continue to be a flexible/remote-friendly environment, however, offices will re-open in 2022 for any employees who choose to come in to collaborate, participate in an event, host your clients, contribute to our growing of plants/herbs/vegetables/etc.

Our Values…

Thoughtful…We listen to understand different perspectives, show everyone respect, and relentlessly seek solutions for our clients (internal and external)

Agility…We are quick, nimble, and change direction gracefully, while maintaining control.

Grit…We bring energy and perseverance to everything we do.

Our Culture...

GumGum expands globally! Our company recently acquired Just Premium, a European-based company that utilizes creatives as a means to develop digital environments. Just Premium’s rich media is one of the largest in the world, and brings forward higher performing ads that adds value to GumGum’s already thriving contextual intelligence. With this acquisition, we now have 375 + employees globally, as well as new market expansion including Germany, France, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, and Mexico. Together we will become the most powerful global solution for a cookieless future through contextual technology and high-impact creatives.

GumGum recently earned LA’s Best Places to Work Award in 2021 by BuiltInLA, and Inc. Magazine’s Best Places to Work in 2020 and it’s no surprise why. With company-sponsored social hours, annual holiday celebrations and on-site gatherings, GumGummers enjoy a fun, creative and collaborative workplace. We provide ourselves on our strong track record of giving employees the autonomy and support they need to succeed. 

Check us out on Instagram: @gumgum