Media Relations & Corporate Communications Specialist

Overview:

kCura is a global company with team members who are driven by our customers to build exceptional software for them to use every day. Our product, called Relativity, handles large volumes of data and helps corporations, law firms, and government agencies solve their own unique data problems.

The way we work together is centered on our core values of collaborating, communicating, pushing to exceed expectations (even our own), being humble, and having fun while we do it. We enjoy ourselves, give back, and work (and play) hard together. If this sounds like the place for you, check out the details of this position below.

The Media Relations & Corporate Communications Specialist will grow kCura’s national brand awareness through strategic public relations and thought leadership initiatives, setting us apart as a company and making sure our organization is positively identified with what we care about most. The individual must have demonstrated proficiency in media relations, including planning/strategy, research, content development, pitching, and media monitoring.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with industry trade, local, and national media to consistently secure coverage of kCura’s company and products that aligns with our vision, goals, and priorities. 
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop and execute multi-faceted digital marketing communications campaigns that promote Relativity 
• Execute a thought leadership program that resonates with target audiences and leverages internal and external data, kCura executives, and in-house experts 
• Identify, manage, and promote kCura’s involvement in events, awards, and sponsorships that raise our brand awareness among key audiences 
• Drive corporate communications plan for product launches, industry trade shows, and kCura’s annual user conference, Relativity Fest 
• Write and edit materials including press releases, FAQs, contributed articles, media pitches, award submissions, research reports, fact sheets, and briefing documents 
• Conduct research and monitor media landscape to continuously identify new opportunities for kCura’s products and spokespeople 
• Work directly with kCura’s customers and developer partners to craft compelling storylines and media announcements; drive review and approval of partner content 
• Establish KPIs for branding, communications, media, and sponsorships and monitor company investments to deliver improved ROI performance

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of experience in public relations, communications, and/or related discipline 
• PR agency experience and/or track record of securing national business and technology media coverage preferred 
• Strong writer who is comfortable translating complex, technical concepts for a wide variety of audiences; experienced in crafting compelling messaging, stories, and narratives 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to interact with and influence senior executives 
• Tenacity and willingness to get ideas to, and stay in front of, the right people 
• Plans, organizes, schedules, and tracks activity with a focus on measurable results. 
• Extremely detail-oriented