PR Specialist

Who we are and what we do:

Astound Commerce, the world's largest privately held digital commerce agency, combines strategy, technology, creativity, insight and a proven methodology to deliver exceptional digital shopping experiences. Through a forward-thinking, results-driven approach, Astound Commerce serves leading global brands such as Adidas, L'Oreal, Under Armour, Jimmy Choo, Lacoste and Versace. Founded in San Francisco in 2000, the passionate team of nearly 700 dedicated, diverse industry and technology experts has decades of ecommerce experience and more than 400 implementations under their belt to address the complex challenges, advancing technologies and unique needs of global markets. To learn more, visit astoundcommerce.com

Brief description of the open position:

Our Communications Team is looking for experienced PR Specialist. This position involves not only researching and writing original texts for internal and external needs, but managing internal social activities as well. You'll have challenging goal to strengthen the employer branding profile of the company by implementing original communication ideas and messages through different communications channels (corporate media, social networks, internal initiatives). Moreover, you'll be responsible for implementation of the corporate social responsible strategy and based on it relevant activities. To be successful in this role, you should have excellent writing skills, strong knowledge in all types of communication and ability to develop in a friendly and open environment.

You will:

• Develop and implement annual internal communications strategy with goals, budget and tactics;

• Prepare communications materials and content for top-management and other stakeholders needs;

• Produce original content for internal communications media and external PR needs;

• Drive internal communications activities in close collaboration with Event and HR teams;

• Search for the new PR instruments to influence the target audience during annual staff survey;

• Create CSR strategy and manage social activities and internal initiatives;

• Amplify employee ambassadors by introducing effective engagement programs and projects;

• Write, edit and optimize engaging content related to internal communications news for corporate profiles in social networks.

You have:

• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in Internal Communications or Corporate Communications, Public Affairs or in related roles;

• Imagination, a passion for writing and a determination to succeed;

• Upper-Intermediate English language knowledge (higher level of knowledge will be a plus);

• Excellent time management and problem-solving abilities;

• Social media knowledge and demonstrated success in managing a digital media presence.

We offer:

• Knowledgebase of the world's largest ecommerce delivery team;
• Trainings and certifications;
• A constant inflow of ecommerce projects with global outreach;
• Coaching and reviews to support your career development;
• Internal/external engineering and business training and conferences and time for self-education;
• Extensive technical library with option to order books and English classes;
• A network-style culture with geographically distributed teams, easy communications and access to clients;
• Work-life balance approach and healthy lifestyle programs.

If you're looking for a career full of excitement, purpose, and opportunity, we are waiting for U!

Be The Change.