Global Public Relations Specialist

At a Glance

Earn weekly pay with BDS! Reporting to the Director, the Global Public Relations Specialist will be responsible for supporting the development of key press materials, managing daily monitoring and reporting alongside agency partners, and supporting product launch execution.

 

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Overview

WHAT WE OFFER

• Weekly competitive pay
• Early wage access – get paid when you need it!
• Health and wellness benefits plans
• Flexible vacation and holiday policies
• Paid parental leave
• Technology allowance
• Referral bonus
• Tax savings with flexible spending accounts for parking, transit, dependents, and healthcare costs
• Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Involvement in every aspect of launch planning, from ideation, to planning, to execution of both virtual and in-person launch moments
• Develop written PR materials (press releases, Q&As, messaging documents) for product launches
• Work with agency partners to manage coverage tracking for daily and monthly reporting, ongoing and at key product launch moments
• Liaise and collaborate with team members across the globe to understand the needs of each market
• Recommend new areas and angles to stimulate awareness of Motorola globally
• Bring new ideas and a fresh perspective to the team and our way of working
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with other departments within Motorola for maximum impact
• Think creatively and identify new opportunities for the team

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing or Communications or equivalent experience
• At least 1-2 years of experience working in PR or communications; PR agency experience preferred
• Experience with earned media reporting and competitive research
• Flexibility - we move quickly and efficiently; need to be comfortable switching directions quickly
• Strong understanding of media landscape/evolving communications environment
• Must consume the media on a daily basis and be up-to-speed on current events
• Bonus - an interest and understanding of the tech landscape
• Ability to travel globally, if needed

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong written skills; able to write concise, engaging, and informative copy
• Strong oral communication skills: willing and able to speak up in meetings (internal and external) and ability to hold conversation with media
• Strong project management skills; detail-oriented with time management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills coupled with analytical abilities

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly sit, grasp, talk and/or hear
• Occasionally walk and/or stand
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 10 pounds
• Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation 

Important Information

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 

BDS Connected Solutions. (“BDS”) is an equal opportunity employer in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to; selection, training, development and promotion of the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. BDS is committed to equal employment opportunity in all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment that may not be covered in this statement. BDS is an at-will employer.

 

BDS Connected Solutions offers a complete suite of Connected Commerce solutions that blend Advocacy, Training, Retail, Virtual, Experiential, and Digital environments to influence the modern buyer, regardless of where they are on their shopping journey. Since 1985, BDS has been inspired by innovation; as we continue to evolve as a trendsetter in today’s disruptive market, we enable our clients to do the same. Our industry-leading experts never stop working to discover, design, an