Director, International Communications (London, United Kingdom)
August 7
🏢 In-office - London
Description
• Help shape Figma’s International PR strategy from concept to planning to execution. This includes everything from refining our localized messaging to running executive briefings to crafting big-picture campaigns and writing one-off story pitches. • Build and lead a small but hard-working global team of regional comms professionals (FTEs + agencies) to help tell Figma’s story internally and externally. As a manager of people, you’ll be expected to serve as player-coach for members of your team while motivating them and agency partners to get results. • Work with cross-functional partners to help the press and product teams in non-US markets understand why Figma is a platform for teams that design and build digital products together. • Work with EMEA marketing, sales, support and others to identify breakthrough stories and trends that differentiate Figma’s products in the eyes of the press and potential customers. • Identify, develop and deepen relationships with reporters at high-priority publications across EMEA. You’ll be expected to spend a significant amount of time scanning the news and finding the right reporters to pitch for a steady stream of story placements. • Grow. You’ll be expected to stretch yourself and own your development, with the goal of growing your leadership within the broader marketing team and the company as a whole.
Requirements
• At least 15 years of in-house experience at fast-growing companies. • A consistent record building in-house regional PR teams and programs from scratch. • Extensive experience building and leading successful teams, including FTEs and agencies • Are a quick learner with a knack for breaking down complex concepts
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