PR & Events Manager (m/f), München

Missions

As PR & Events Manager you lead our PR efforts to write effective press releases, build online communities and coordinate events. You help gain exposure in the industry, identify opportunities to position our products and services, collaborate with internal clients and external thought leaders, vendors and agencies. Your responsibilities will include the following tasks:

Developing and fostering positive relationships with strategic B2B/B2C media representatives to cultivate media stories
Reviewing editorial content to look for contributed editorial opportunities
Pitching media on ideas for editorial coverage when appropriate
Gathering information and responding appropriately to media questions
Coordinating interviews between media editorial staff and subject matter experts
Ensuring all conferences and events are organized effectively
Acting as point of contact on-site during major events
Leading negotiations with partners to ensure acceptable terms including pricing, SLAs, intellectual property, etc.

Profile

• Personality: You are characterized as a visionary and open-minded person. You bring along quality awareness, passion for new technologies and a hands-on mentality. Moreover you convince with team-leading qualities.
• Working practice: Your working style could be described as collaborative, autonomous, proactive and structured.
• Experience: Proven experience in public relations including working with marketing personnel and direct contact with the media. Event planning is also nice to have.
• Know-How: Excellent project management skills. Ability to manage various components of a program and various tasks simultaneously
• Languages: Excellent English skills are required
• Education: Bachelors’ degree in communications, public relations or related discipline