MetricStream is the global market leader for Integrated Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions delivered on an intelligent integrated platform. MetricStream’s purpose-built platform is proven with over a million global users, designed to serve GRC use cases across industries and powered by deep domain expertise, embedded content, rich context, integrated data, and explainable AI. Since 2001, MetricStream has empowered organizations to intuitively harness front-line intelligence that enables all stakeholders to make real-time risk-aware business decisions.
Communications Specialist
Location: New York/US remote
MetricStream is looking for an entry level public relations and social media professional that can assist with the execution of media relations, executive communications, and social media programs that help raise awareness and build the Company’s brand as a leader in Integrated Risk Management and GRC. This person will interact with our Public Relations agency partner as the day-to-day contact providing guidance and support for media relations activities and assisting with the execution of the global communications plan. Responsibilities will include day to day communications support with an integrated team and agency partner and crafting media pitches, news releases, and digital content. This includes blog posts, LinkedIn articles, contributed articles, and short-form social media posts. He/she will also aid in the preparation of executive press interviews and follow-up. The successful candidate should have worked in an in-house corporate communications department or within a public relations or communications agency. Preferably, he/she should have a communications background through course work. Ideally this candidate will also have a general understanding of how to execute an integrated marketing and communications program. Experience working in a business-to-business environment focused on a Cloud-based SaaS including experience in a risk, compliance, cyber security or GRC related field is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the development and presentation of communications plans and proposals to senior leaders
Research, draft, and submit for approval position papers, editorial articles, blog posts or social media
Implement best practices as it relates to media pitching and placement
Craft social media campaigns that result in increased engagement
Eventually, manage day to day communications with agency partner including driving content for newsjacking program and creating a rapid response process
Prepare monthly cadence reports based on defined metrics
Communicate closely with marketing team to share best practices, ensure message alignment, and implement campaigns as part of a team
Assist with the submission of executive speaking engagements and placement in key trade shows
Skills and Experience
2+ years’ experience in public relations, communications, social media, or integrated communications execution
Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills
Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks while setting priorities and expectations on deliverables
Proven ability to understand and communicate business challenges and solutions effectively through delivering customer value
High energy, collaborative, results-driven professional who takes initiatives
Excellent understanding of media relations and communications as part of an integrated marketing team
Education
Bachelor's degree in a related field including communications, public relations, journalism, integrated communications, or marketing or equivalent experience
MetricStream is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We not only celebrate diversity, we thrive on it. We are committed to creating an all-inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by local, state or federal laws. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
