Senior Public Relations and Events Manager

Since 2008, Bitly has been committed to optimizing the link so marketers can own the customer experience. Our link management platform, Bitly Enterprise - branded links, mobile deep linking, omnichannel campaign tracking, audience intelligence - gives the world's leading brands a holistic, unbiased view into an increasingly complex digital landscape, and a powerful way to see, control and own their customer experience across the internet.

The Senior PR and Events Manager will oversee all aspects of media relations, external communications and events at Bitly. Our ideal candidate is a PR pro, with a passion for SaaS and B2B Marketing, who will serve as an ambassador for the Bitly brand. They have excellent event planning skills, acute attention to detail and excel in a fast paced startup environment.

* Handle all aspects of media communications; including press releases, media inquiries, statements and other relevant materials. Help develop a variety of content, including messages and talking points for key spokespeople as needed. * Manage Bitly-hosted events; including logistics, content updates, and overall operations and facilitation. * Serve as the project leader for strategic programs related to strengthening Bitly’s reputation and relationships within the marketplace; including thought leadership, crisis communications, and executive visibility. * Understand customer trends and anticipatee need to help drive growth and brand awareness; assess industry trends and identify new solutions, products and/or services. * Secure byline opportunities for relevant internal stakeholders * Work with our Community Manager to maintain a cohesive voice across all channels. * Work with the Product Marketing Manager to ideate and execute on news-worthy initiatives, such as product/feature launches. * Ability to grasp complex and technical content, and break it down for different audiences. * Work closely with the marketing team to execute effective and integrated campaigns and align campaign projects with business priorities. * Define and implement metrics that measure and demonstrate campaign effectiveness and ROI. * Travel to events as appropriate to ensure that the brand is represented in a positive light. * Strong team player with excellent leadership and managerial skills.

* 3-5 years experience (SaaS and Martech a plus) * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the proven ability to set and communicate team priorities * Experience working in a fast-paced environment * Passion for thought leadership initiatives and crisis communications. * Full command of PR and social media, as well as previous experience in the strategy and execution of communications activities. * A proactive self-starter with a proven ability to multitask, prioritize and work successfully with all levels of an organization.