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Associate Manager, Consumer Communications

Facebook seeks an experienced Consumer Communications Associate Manager to support public relations campaigns and partnerships in broadcast and print media. The successful candidate has strong consumer media contacts across verticals including sports, entertainment and music. This person also has strong relationships in print and broadcast as well as trade and tech press. This person will work closely with our consumer content team and strategic partnership group to amplify proactive press campaigns that focus on partnerships and content being shared across Facebook and Instagram. This role requires excellent writing skills and the ability to manage multiple high-level projects simultaneously. This is a full-time position based in New York or Menlo Park.

Responsibilities

  • Interface and consult with cross-functional teams across the company particularly the tech communications team, the consumer PR team and the strategic partnership team
  • Drive positive press coverage in consumer print, broadcast, tech and trade media
  • Amplify how public figures are using Facebook and Instagram across several verticals
  • Protect and enhance awareness of Facebook and its products in mainstream consumer media outlets
  • Conceptualize and execute creative consumer PR and marketing campaigns with media and other partners
  • Help manage external PR agencies
  • Organize press briefings, media sessions and events
  • Prepare briefing materials and manage executive spokespeople

Requirements

  • Minimum bachelors degree 5+ years relevant professional experience, both agency and in-house preferred
  • Ability to work well under pressure, with tight deadlines
  • Strong project management and decision-making skills
  • Experience in managing or working with PR agencies and contractors
  • Ability to think and communicate strategically with a variety of people
  • Deep understanding and passion for Facebook
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and ability to travel as needed
  • Must know AP style guidelines and be a master of grammar