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Senior Director of Publicity

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Public Relations, Communications, and Publishing Professional • Public relations, communications, and publishing professional with successful track record of delivering results aligned with business objectives. • Deep experience in development and implementation of strategic public relations programs for books, authors, products and services. • Outstanding media relations, event planning and promotion, and communication skills. • Adept at building relationships with clients, media, and key stakeholders. • Excel in fast-paced environments; calm under pressure; creative idea generator; adaptive; principled. Core Skills: * Public Relations ∗ Communications Strategy ∗ Event Management ∗ Publishing ∗ Social Media Marketing ∗Integrated Marketing Develop, plan and implement publicity/public relations strategies and programs. Create and manage communication strategy, messaging, positioning, media relations, branding and social media marketing. Lead accounts from strategy to execution; manage client relationships, business development, and budgets. Conceive, develop and execute marketing communications campaigns, events and social media marketing. Develop story ideas and pitch print, broadcast and online media. Excellent communications and management skills. Lead new business development and manage client services. Direct media relations strategies and serve as organizational spokesperson. Representing diverse industries: technology, financial services, publishing, real estate, health, travel/hospitality, food/beverage, non-profits, sustainability and more. Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with journalists and key stakeholders. Collaborate with creative, online marketing, sales and production teams. Manage teams, partnerships, and external parties. Self starter; team player; entrepreneurial nature. Excel in fast-paced environments; calm under pressure; problem-solver.