Director of Communications, MadHive
Communications & Events
$165-198k
Advertising solution leveraging cryptography and machine learning
Be an early applicant
Advertising solution leveraging cryptography and machine learning
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$165-198k
201-500 employees
Company mission
To take complex, cutting-edge technology and turn it into intuitive, easy-to-use solutions that empower local media buyers.
Role
Who you are
- 10 years Public Relations/Corporate Communications experience, preferably with an ad tech, advertising agency or technology company
- Proven track record of working with members of the media to secure press coverage
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong storyteller with a passion for technology, digital marketing, data, innovation and start-up culture
- Strong speaking, business writing and editing skills – able to write clearly and concisely to a wide variety of audiences clients, employees, reporters/editors, investors
- You have a passion for media relations. Experience building and nurturing relationships with press; proactive planning/storytelling/pitch work; proven success in landing stories in key business and trade outlets
- Experience supporting and counseling C-suite level executives
- Highly organized with ability to drive projects forward proactively
- Ability to distill complex and highly technical messages and ideas into meaningful content
- Ability to work fast-paced environments, flexible and able to adapt to changing scenarios, someone who rolls up their sleeves and gets the job done
What the job involves
- We are looking for an experienced communications and events professional to join our Marketing team to develop and refine our corporate positioning and messaging as we continue to differentiate our brand in the market
- The ideal candidate must be a dynamic communicator and natural storyteller, responsible for guiding and implementing executive and internal communications, messaging, and events strategy to enhance and preserve our industry leadership position
- The Director of Communications and Events will work cross-functionally with revenue, client success, product and more
- This opportunity requires excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to collaborate cross-functionally, and strong organizational skills
- This is a key leadership role reporting into the VP, Marketing
- Develop and execute PR initiatives that propel and differentiate the MadHive brand in market, including press releases, talking points, events, executive speaking opportunities, awards and more
- Drive increased awareness and improved company positioning across a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Ensure messaging is differentiated, consistent, defensible, clear, and actionable
- Manage media monitoring and competitive intelligence, measuring share of voice, tracking and reporting of PR activities and metrics
- Create thought leadership including the development of executive articles and placements
- Oversee events and speaker strategy for company presence at owned and industry events, including speaker strategy, talking points, prep calls, and more
- Developing and nurturing strategic relationships with key external partners, including agency partners, event organizers, industry organizations, outside agencies, sister company executives, etc
- Building a plan to prove PR and communication impact, defining, aligning on reporting, supporting platforms, success metrics and communicating impact on a quarterly basis
- Scale trade advertising initiatives across site advertising, newsletters and more
Our take
The rise in streaming content has revolutionized digital advertising, offering advertisers the potential for more precise campaign calibration. However, alongside this opportunity come new challenges such as consumer overload, ad fraud, and data privacy concerns, compounded by the need to integrate with traditional linear television. Navigating these complexities requires a comprehensive solution, and that's where MadHive steps in.
Utilizing AI technology, MadHive's video ad software suite tackles these challenges head-on. It intelligently identifies optimal ad placements, manages ad frequency to prevent saturation, and gauges consumer intent across various platforms including web, mobile, and TV. This capability allows advertisers to execute nationwide campaigns with pinpoint local targeting - a remarkable achievement in the dynamic digital content landscape.
Unsurprisingly, MadHive boasts an impressive client roster, boasting a 95% renewal rate with major names like Fox, McAfee, and Tegna Premion. This consistent satisfaction has propelled MadHive to expand its offering into critical areas such as data privacy. For instance, its $100M contract with Google Cloud not only enhances its security measures but also equips it with capabilities that smaller competitors will struggle to match.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
36% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jun 2023
$300m
LATE VC
Aug 2018
$3m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $306.4m
Company benefits
- 401(K) Matching
- Company Equity
- Retirement Plans
- Performance Bonuses
- Competitive Pay
- 100% Company-Covered Health Insurance
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Generous Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Unlimited Vacation
- Free Lunch In-Office
- Commuter Benefits
Company HQ
Tribeca, New York, NY
Leadership
Jim Wilson
(CEO)Prior to joining Madhive in 2024, Jim was the CEO of North America for Talon.
Thomas Tidgwell
(CFO)Prior to joining Madhive in 2021, Thomas was a VP of Corporate Development & FP&A at WarnerMedia.
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