Public Relations and Communications Manager, Udacity
$127.5-150k
This role is eligible for an annual 15% corporate bonus
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Talent transformation platform for upskilling in tech
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Talent transformation platform for upskilling in tech
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$127.5-150k
This role is eligible for an annual 15% corporate bonus
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To equip professionals and organizations to excel in some of the world’s most exciting disciplines by creating the next level of job-ready digital talent.
Role
Who you are
- Teamwork and the ability to influence senior stakeholders and external parties
- Exceptional communication abilities, including writing, speaking and active listening
- Ability to effectively engage with team members of all levels and across departments
- Analytical skills to solve problems and find the best way to convey a message
- The creativity to produce exciting and interesting content
- Organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects while working on a deadline or in a fast-paced environment
- The technological ability to work on a variety of digital platforms and also create web and mobile content
- In-depth knowledge of best writing and messaging practices for business correspondence, public relations, advertising, marketing and sales copy and social media
- Great project management skills, including time management, goal-setting, multitasking and prioritization
- 7+ years of experience in public relations or media relations
- Demonstrated success at turning pitches into stories across Tier 1 media outlets (e.g., Tech Crunch, NY Times, Wall Street Journal, the Verge, etc.)
- Has a personal media list and existing relationships with reporters
What the job involves
- We’re seeking an exceptional Public Relations & Communications Manager to drive our media and communications strategy, working at the intersection of technology and transformation
- This high-impact role will place you at the forefront of our brand storytelling efforts, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, C-level executives, and our strategic partner, Accenture
- Your mission: to elevate our brand presence across global markets, cultivate relationships with top-tier media outlets, and craft narratives that inspire, engage, and resonate
- As part of a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you’ll enjoy the creative freedom to spearhead innovative PR campaigns, manage high-visibility events, and ensure our messaging reflects our company’s values and vision
- This role offers a unique opportunity to amplify the voice of a company making a meaningful difference in the EdTech SaaS space, leveraging your expertise to build impactful media relationships, lead executive engagements, and oversee a communications team committed to excellence
- If you thrive in environments where your ideas lead to tangible results and enjoy shaping strategies that capture the imagination of a global audience, we’d love to hear from you!
- Develop and implement a media and communications strategy for Udacity
- Partner with Accenture counterparts to ensure strategic alignment across the broader company ecosystem
- Create and manage a PR plan, including budgets, timelines, etc
- Analyze all media coverage of the organization and draft appropriate responses, when necessary
- Work with the content marketing team to create a content calendar
- Develop strategy for and organize promotional events such as press tours and conferences
- Work closely with the leadership team on media engagements
- Develop relationships and working with media outlets and other companies
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify the public voice of the brand (and ensure alignment with Accenture)
- Create style guides and brand voice outlines for all public relations, marketing, advertising and other departments
- Consult with executive management to develop effective communication procedures and policies for various situations
- Draft press releases and speeches following organizational news
- Communicate with media outlets and journalists and create press kits
- Develop materials to educate staff on communication practices
- Coach and assist team members on improving communication skill
- Perform communications research and monitor the progress of various communications strategies
Our take
Udacity is connecting education to jobs by providing students with skills to advance careers. Its revenue-driving 'Nanodegree' programs provide credentials to individuals earned through a series of online courses and projects from self-driving cars to digital marketing.
By partnering with leading technology companies to learn how technology is transforming industries, Udacity can teach the critical tech skills that companies are looking for in their workforce. With their powerful and flexible digital education platform, even the busiest learners can prepare themselves to take on the most in-demand tech roles.
The company sets itself apart from other online open course providers like Udemy, Goodwill or edX by focusing on industry-specific skills identified by tech companies themselves. In 2023, it launched the Udacity Management Platform for organizations, with capabilities including highlighting urgent learning tasks and displaying usage data, to further enhance its utility.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
30% female employees
1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Nov 2015
$105m
SERIES D
Sep 2014
$35m
SERIES C
Total funding: $160m
Company benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits (no-premium)
- 401K
- FSA
- Monthly wellness stipend (gym memberships, work-out gear, etc.)
- Reimbursements for conferences, classes, and seminars
- Flexible work hours
- Unlimited vacation
- Paid parental leave
Company values
- Students First - The student and their needs are at the center of everything we do in order to upskill as efficiently as possible
- Better Together - We are highly collaborative as a team and are committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace free of judgment, bias or discrimination
- Entrepreneurial - We act with a high sense of urgency and eliminate unnecessary rules, process and bureaucracy to promote innovation
- Data Driven - We are intellectually curious. We dig deep. We always ask why. We make hard decisions in the face of ambiguity, are unafraid to fail fast, and move forward
- Candid & Direct - We share direct and constructive feedback and consider all important perspectives before committing to a decision
- Talent Obsessed - We strive to increase talent density continuously and reward exceptional performance. So, we promote based on what we do, not how long we’re in a role
Company HQ
Mountain View, CA
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Leadership
Sebastian Thrun
(Chairman)Previously a professor of computer science at Stanford University. This experience encouraged him to found Udacity before he founded flying-car company Kitty Hawk of which he is currently CEO.
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