Communications Specialist (Remote or On-site in LA/NYC)

Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.

We are seeking a Communications Specialist on a contract basis to help support our customer’s business needs. This role can be 100% remote, but on-site in LA or NYC is preferred.

The Communications Specialist will support product-focused communications efforts for the creator audience. This role will lead media strategies for product updates and launches, execute creator-led media initiatives, and develop strong relationships with consumer, tech, and creator-focused reporters. The position requires strong writing skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of the creator and tech media landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Support product communication priorities for the creator audience in collaboration with internal teams.
• Lead media strategy and execution for product updates and launches, with an emphasis on creator-led media, creators, and social publishers.
• Conduct press outreach, manage creator engagements, and identify social opportunities to reach target audiences.
• Represent communications on cross-functional working teams, contributing to go-to-market planning, strategy, and execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with consumer, tech, and creator-focused media outlets and reporters.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in public relations, journalism, social media, or related fields.
• Direct experience in product communications and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong understanding of the consumer/creator and tech media landscape, with the ability to manage press relationships effectively.
• Experience writing press statements, blogs, narratives, and social copy.
• Ability to identify unique ways to tell product and trend stories across next-generation publications and social platforms.

Preferred:

• Media relations and media list development.
• Strong writing and project management skills.
• Experience with product communications for consumer or creator-focused products.
• Social media experience.
• Experience in the creator economy, influencer support, or branded content.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

* Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA.

* Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.