Motto is one of the top branding agencies in the country that works with ambitious companies to create Ideas Worth Rallying Around®.
Director of PR & Communications
Motto® is a strategic brand consultancy focused on brand transformations for forward-thinking tech companies to help them meet the future.
We are women-owned and one of the most recognized branding agencies in the world. Founded in 2005, our founders have written a bestselling business book (Rare Breed, HarperCollins 2019), and speak globally on topics of vision, leadership, brand, and culture.
Our clients include iconoclasts like Google, Virgin, and Microsoft and challenger brands like Goodnotes, Earnest, and Andela. You are joining an experienced team that is at the top of its craft and game. We can't wait to meet you!
OUR VALUES
(01) Do Big Things
We dare to create big ideas, make big leaps, and take big risks.
(02) 'We' Before 'Me'
We work as a team to get the best from each other. No one can move a mountain alone.
(03) Great, Not Good
We are obsessed with excellence and refuse to accept mediocrity.
(04) Radical Candor
We recognize conflict as a healthy and valuable tool that makes us more innovative and collaborative.
(05) Play Offense
We spend as much time as possible doing and as little time as possible talking about doing.
(06) Glass Half Full
Optimism creates opportunity; pessimism kills it. We show up with confidence in what can be achieved.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced marketer to lead our marketing and publicity efforts and help us build the Motto® brand alongside the founders. As the Director of PR & Communications, you will play a critical role in growing awareness of our company, securing placements in media, submitting to awards, and building a strong reputation as a leader in the industry.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Secure premium media coverage that highlights Motto's founders, business, thought leadership, and initiatives.
Come to the table with positive relationships with journalists/media/publications particularly in design, business, leadership, and brand-related sectors.
Create press releases, pitches, and press kit materials.
Provide administrative support for media, press-related/speaking/lecture/book-related events.
Lead brainstorms on story ideas and develop unique angles to pitch.
Own and manage our reputation in the media, overseeing and strengthening key relationships and leading strategy for our initiatives.
Shape our story in the business, startup/entrepreneur, and creative communities.
Suggest and submit to high-profile creative, entrepreneurship, women-focused awards to generate buzz around our company, work, and thinking.
Identify and pursue opportunities to submit to awards, secure placements in media outlets, and build relationships with industry influencers to enhance our brand's reputation and thought leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
WHO YOU ARE
BONUS!
If you have knowledge or experience in these areas that's a big plus.
THE POSSIBILITIES HERE
A FEW PERKS
We actively encourage everybody to bring their full selves to work. Join our team and feel welcome regardless of your background, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, age, or other experiences.