Senior Strategic Communications Manager - Remote

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Instawork is a mission-driven (and fast growing) company looking for top talent to help us scale our labor marketplace. Our team is composed of talented and dedicated individuals who are passionate about creating economic opportunity for businesses and skilled hourly professionals. Our headquarters is in San Francisco, with hub cities across the U.S., Canada, and India. Our company values are our North Star, guiding us as we craft impactful products and to be extraordinary colleagues to each other. 


We have been fortunate to be funded by some of the greatest technology investors supporting us on this journey, including: Benchmark (Bill Gurley), Greylock Capital, Y Combinator, and many more. Leveraging our accelerating growth, we will continue to grow our team and to expand globally in order to revolutionize the labor market.


Instawork, a digital marketplace for flexible staffing, is seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Communications Manager, with a proven track record of success. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Communications, this role serves as a critical member of the growing Communications team, and will help to develop our communications strategy from the ground up, leveraging previous experience to introduce Instawork to key audiences through press, editorial content, community engagement, thought leadership, awards, and more. This is a results-driven position that requires knowledge and experience in leveraging data to tell our story, business storytelling, and experience working with both internal and external partners to achieve desired outcomes.

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with Head of Strategic Communications and other senior leaders to develop and execute on the global Strategic Communications/Public Affairs plan, including objectives, budget, and tactics for multiple stakeholder groups
  • Help build a strategic, multi-media content strategy to reach key audiences
  • Help build social impact campaigns that increase community engagement
  • Leverage existing national and local media relationships and develop new ones to secure coverage to grow awareness and engagement
  • Own speaking engagement program for our thought leaders
  • Own awards programs– including trade awards, corporate awards, best places to work, and more
  • Analyze media results and trends, identifying opportunities for Instawork’s insight and expertiseIdentify and build relationships with industry influencers who are passionate about the Future of Work for hourly professionals
  • Develop library of talking points for leadership interviews and assist with crisis communications 

Qualifications:

  • 7-10 years of experienceBachelor degree in journalism, PR, or a related field
  • Strong media relationships, particularly with tech and business reporters and outlets
  • Experience working with and managing PR agencyMust be an exceptional writer and copy editor who can turn complex topics into compelling messaging
  • Natural self starter, who can focus and execute, with an eye for details
  • Effective collaborator who will work cross functionally across teams and geographies
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to execute while managing multiple projects at the same time
  • Team player who is willing to roll up their sleeves and hit the ground running to achieve results
  • Prior experience at a growth stage dual-sided marketplace or fast growing companyProficiency speaking and writing in Spanish, a plus

Instawork Values

  • Bias for Action -- We are a growing team and an evolving product. We want a team of do’ers to drive the company forward, even if it means making decisions with incomplete information or being wrong.
  • Act Like an Owner -- Treat this company as though it is your own. Execute on the fundamentals, and act creatively to drive growth. Your ability to drive impact in any part of our company is only limited by your courage and conviction, not your job title.
  • Always Be Learning -- We are changing an entire industry. We strive to learn from each other and get better each day, week, and month, so that our team’s learnings can compound and we can all improve, together.
  • Empathy, Trust, Candor -- Empathy for our business partners and professionals means we put ourselves in their shoes. Empathy for our colleagues means we are always upfront and honest with each other, which comes from trust.

Founded in 2016, Instawork is the leading flexible staffing solution for local, hourly professionals. Its digital marketplace connects thousands of businesses and more than one million workers in the U.S., filling a critical role in local economies. Instawork helps businesses in food & beverage, hospitality, and warehouse/logistics industries fill temporary and permanent job opportunities in more than 25 U.S. markets. For more information visit www.instawork.com


We value diversity on our team and firmly believe Instawork is stronger when we hire people who make their own unique contributions to our culture. We welcome all applicants and encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. 


To learn more about our company values, please visit: https://info.instawork.com/about

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