Beverly Hlls, CA-Director of Communications – MySpace International

Director of Communications – MySpace International
Employer:
MySpace
Location: Beverly Hills, California 90210 United States
Last Updated: 01/16/2009
Job Type: Employee
Job Status: Full Time

Job Description

Social Networking is one of the hottest sectors on the web in recent years. MySpace.com has emerged as the definitive leader in this space and is the number one highest trafficked site on the Internet in four years since launch. Our users use MySpace to meet friends, find and listen to new bands/music, blog, plan events, play games, and participate in user forums and groups. MySpace, with over 200 million users, has revolutionized the way people interact and plan their social lives.

The in-house communications team, as the steward of the brand voice, is responsible for the definition and execution of all aspects of brand communications with external media, influencer, analyst, industry and trade audiences. The team oversee a highly proactive MySpace media bureau as well as all public relations functions for the company including strategic planning, campaign definition and execution, programming and content PR, international expansion and crisis communication.

Director of Communications – MySpace International
This individual will be responsible for the effective, timely and proactive flow of communication between MySpace global HQ and the International communications team and territories. Working in close contact with the VP of International Communications, the ideal candidate must be able to effectively manage an extensive international PR network and to deliver, localized and relevant communications for all MySpace territories.

This person will have a concrete history of taking visible action to provide, directly or indirectly, high-quality public relations. Knowledge of top tier international media outlets and deep vertical/specialty experience would be particularly important in any of a number of areas including: social networking, online media & technology.

Job Description:
The MySpace International communications team is looking to add a highly motivated team member dedicated to international public relations. The position will reside within the MySpace in-house communications team which oversees the MySpace communications strategy, media and speakers bureau, as well as content launches (MySpaceTV, Mobile, Music, Comedy, Film, etc), international expansion, crisis communication, analyst relations and programming (Secret Shows, The List, Secret Stand-Up). This individual will be responsible for related proactive media outreach, industry relations, and will report dually to the VP of International Communications and the VP of Global Communications based at HQ.


Requirements:

Duties:
o Work in close collaboration with global MySpace PR, VP of MySpace International, International PR and marketing teams—domestic and abroad—and international, local staff.
o Heavily focused on day-to-day international media outreach and strategy.
o Oversee international communications strategy for global releases
o Working with international marketing and PR teams—both domestic and abroad—to strengthen relationships with local media and industry influencers.
o Draft, Update and distribute international/global focused MySpace news and events to national and international media including: (print, online/ blogs, broadcast)
o Arrange international interviews with key members of MySpace executive, product and development personnel with strategic media outlets.
o Operating alongside marketing department to determine assets, upcoming projects, content, user activities with PR potential and/ or in need of PR support.

Experience:
o 5-8 years of related PR & corporate communication experience.
o PR agency or in-house related work experience mandatory.
o Strong global PR experience and relevant client experience essential.
o BA/BSA degree in journalism, communications or equivalent.
o Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Contact Information
Contact: Christina Kennedy