Job Description:
Who are we?
Today is where the future becomes reality, and that’s why we believe that every “today” should be extraordinary. People-centric design and an obsession with details are at the core of what we do at Belkin. We empower people to get more life out of every single day with our extensive range of products delivering power, protection, connectivity, audio, and smart home solutions. From humble beginnings in a 1980s Southern California garage to celebrating 40 years as a market leader and innovator in 2023, our ethos has always been about connection. As a diverse, global technology company, Belkin is still inspired and driven by the connection between people and technology.
Website: www.belkin.com
What you’ll be doing
- Execute communications strategy across all product lines and contribute to media outreach planning efforts to support the corporate brand, product messaging, and product positioning directives.
- Position Belkin International and its four brands in a positive light by shaping and controlling communications in alignment with overall company messaging.
- Have a deep understanding and mastery of industry trends, campaign results and reporting data.
- Interface directly with cross-functional teams to fulfil company goals and objectives.
How you’ll do it
- Drive story idea development, maintain and grow media relationships, create media strategies and tactics to increase editorial placements in targeted media
- Manage day-to-day media relations, which include drafting pitches, fielding media inquiries, conducting industry research, review unit loaner programmes, corporate asset maintenance including but not limited to corporate bios, messaging, FAQ, and more
- Write and distribute press releases over newswires and to media lists.
- Plan, organize, and execute media events and trade show activities including working with finance team and vendors to issue POs
- Collaborate with marketing and social media team to ensure strategy alignment
- Maintain a strong understanding of the competitive marketplace. Anticipate and monitor relevant industry and media trends.
- Mastery of PR measurement tools such as Cision and Trendkite which translate into strong presentation skills and creating reports to track KPIs
- Identify key opportunities such as trend stories, news cycles, profiles, and broadcast features
- Support ROI measurement and analysis of Belkin press coverage and share-of-voice; manage media coverage vendors and compile monthly reports or others on an as needed basis.
- Deep cross-functional understanding of how to kick off projects that require collaboration with other teams
- Maintain strong integrity, ethics, and credibility in all activities
- Fulfil responsibilities under OHSAS 18001, understand and fully support OHSAS 18001 system.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Understand and follow company rules and regulations.
- Perform all other duties as assigned or required.
What you’ll need
- Undergraduate degree (BA/BS) in Public Relations or Communications-related study
- 1-2 years relevant work experience in consumer and/or technology public relations (agency or corporate; internships applicable)
- Solid media relations experience in consumer technology and lifestyle media—within both traditional media as well as non-traditional media
- Proven experience in and passion for social media – excellent knowledge of multiple social media platforms
- Experience with Cision preferred
- Expert knowledge of current Microsoft Office Suite software
- Ability to interact positively and effectively with employees at all levels within the organization, as well as with media and vendors.
- Excellent organisational, oral, and written skills
- Extremely organised, detail-oriented, and professional
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to work well with others; team player and a positive attitude
- A natural born leader who can be a strategist one minute and a tactical problem solver the next.
What you’ll get in return
- Permanent Full time role (40 hours a week, Monday to Friday)
- Competitive Salary and Benefits and Bonus Plan
- Flexible hybrid working
- Optional Private Health Insurance & Dental Insurance
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 days after 5 years) & Bank Holidays
What you’re getting into
We’ve got big collaborative spaces for your big ideas, so bring an open mind and leave your suit in the closet. We all are committed to creating unique and rewarding consumer experiences. Everyone is interested in succeeding – for the team, for themselves and for the business. Cross-functionally and across the company, everyone has common goals and aspires to be their best.
You will learn something new or at least look at things differently every day. There are so many smart and creative people around that you’ll be motivated to pursue the ideal.
Team spirit is infectious. Belkin is an extremely open workplace, where communication is essential. Not every idea will be accepted, but you’ll be asked for your point of view. Innovation thrives on multiple and varied levels. At Belkin we challenge conventional wisdom and refuse to accept that something cannot be done.
We are committed to diversity. Belkin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.
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Location:Kings Langley,
