Communications Manager - Hybrid in Southern NH

Our client, an international game company, is looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated individual to support all media and communications initiatives as Communications Manager. This role includes product launches, brand communications management, corporate communications community engagement and events execution. This individual will also serve as a sounding board and active participant in external brand strategy. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of PR or agency marketing experience, can show established media relationships & writing skills, feels comfortable with technology, can demonstrate project management successes and has experience with pop culture, board games, toys and/or puzzles. Experience working with a project management software is a plus.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Product Launches 30%: Assist with and support execution of product launches and building partner brands for individual products. This includes press releases, seeding samples, and overseeing media training for staff and inventors.

Corporate Communications 25%: Engaging in corporate communications for the whole company and/or individual brands as needed. Overseeing the company’s LinkedIn pages.

Brand Communication Management 25%: Handling crisis-based communication and working with the Director of Communication to create a comprehensive communication plan and best practices that can be easily utilized by everyone in the company.

Community Engagement 10%: Be able to offer guidance in responding to comments made on social media.

Event Management 10%: Participate in companywide consumer shows on as-needed basis.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Established media relationships

Strong writing skills

Events experience

Social media experience

Familiar with project management and media relations software

Experience with pop culture, board games, toys and/or puzzles

Education and Experience Requirements (Minimum):

7-10 years of in-house or agency public relations experience

Bachelors Degree