Job title Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, Global

Pearlfisher

Pearlfisher is an independent brand design agency in London and New York, We create simpler, lighter, more desirable ideas for the future. With Futurists, Strategists, Designers and Realizers all observing, imagining, and expressing change, we design for life.

Design for life means understanding how people’s needs and desires are changing so that we can design for the lives we will all want to live. We invite you to join our collective of experts and enthusiasts and contribute to our ambitions through your creative & strategic excellence, business performance and contribution to our collaborative culture

Our Collaborative Culture

We don’t have a rigid process or procedure, but we do have a set of beliefs that guide and inform what we look for in “our people”. The belief that good ideas can come from anywhere and that everyone at Pearlfisher can create change for a better future. If you’re into ideas no matter how big or small, switched-on thinking, initiative-taking, following your gut and making things happen, then welcome to a world where being talented, ambitious, self-aware, empathetic, and collaborative will take you far.

Report to

You will report directly to Pearlfisher’s Global Head of Marketing & Communications and will also work closely with the Founding Partners and Studio Leadership Teams.

You will be required to manage and mentor the Marketing & Communications Intern or Coordinator.

Overall Remit

An essential role working across Pearlfisher’s New York and London studios to maximize communication and profile opportunities in each location as part of overall profile building. Play a leading role in defining and activating the communications plan to grow profile and support business development. Crucial to this will be attracting our key audiences by effectively creating and championing Pearlfisher’s original content through all of our communications touchpoints (e.g. PR, social media, conferences, events and the Pearlfisher website).

Specific Responsibilities

Marketing & Communications Strategy

Manage the implementation of the Global Marketing & Communications strategy.

Working with the Head of Marketing & Communications, Global, lead the development of the global written content strategy and manage the implementation of that strategy.

Working with the Global Head of Marketing & Communications and the Senior Business Development Managers, strategically plan the relevant platforms to position Pearlfisher on.

Marketing and PR Activity

Working with the other Senior Marketing & Communications Manager, Global, manage all PR and communications activity including journalist enquiries and interviews, networking opportunities, conferences, events, industry associations, and awards.

Identify, build relationships with and secure profile opportunities with high profile media and conference platforms that will support Pearlfisher’s profile building and business development.

Work with Pearlfisher’s global thought leaders to define, create and market key thought leadership pieces across platforms. Specifically, manage the creation of written content for key marketing activity including, but not limited to, PR, social, web, conferences and internal communications to grow the Pearlfisher brand.

Ensure the timely process and development of all project related PR communications.

Digital marketing

Support the Head of Marketing & Communications, Global, with the planning and running of SEO and SEM campaigns

Work closely with the other Senior Marketing & Communications Manager, Global to ensure the Pearlfisher website is up to date and content is optimized.

Use Pearlfisher’s digital marketing analytics to guide activity and the development of content.

Manage the creation of written and visual content for digital platforms.

Social Media

Work with the other Senior Marketing & Communications Manager, Global, to build and activate the global social media strategy.

Work with the other Senior Marketing & Communications Manager, Global, to maximize and grow our presence and impact on all social media platforms.

Identify new social campaign opportunities and platforms to support the development teams through social media marketing.

Maximize Pearlfisher’s social media analytics to guide activity and the development of content.

Identify new social platforms that would benefit Pearlfisher’s brand building.

Awards

Work with the other Senior Marketing & Communications Manager, Global and Creative Directors in each studio to plan and write previously identified creative and effectiveness awards throughout the year.

Business Development

Ensure all content supports the development of the Pearlfisher brand and business across studios.

Maximize PR coverage and communications initiatives to leverage the awareness value from Pearlfisher’s IP and thought leadership.

Work with the Head of Marketing & Communications, Development Directors and Heads of Client Management in each studio to initiate and support new business and client development initiatives.

Budget Management

Working with the Head of Marketing & Communications, Global, ensure the consistent management of the pre-approved, annual global Marcomms budget.

NB Pearlfisher reserves the right to amend your duties slightly or provide you with additional duties within your skills and competencies.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in a similar marketing and communications role

Excellent written and verbal communication

Experience across a broad range of marketing practice including digital, social, content, PR and events.

Solid connections with influential media and conference platforms or the ability to build strong relationships

Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and clients

Able to work across teams and time zones

Adobe creative programs including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator

Wordpress

CRM systems such as Hubspot