DivX, Media Relations Manager, San Diego, CA

The PR Manager, Corporate Media Relations will create and implement corporate media relations strategy to bring key DivX company messages to business and entertainment industry influencers. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Communications, this position will be responsible for both high-level corporate media relations strategy and tactical execution of that strategy to effectively tell the larger DivX story to the marketplace. Responsibilities include organizing and implementing press tours and press conferences; daily outreach to key business, entertainment and consumer journalists and analysts; pro-active pitching of story ideas to influential editors and columnists; identifying relevant editorial opportunities for DivX across business and consumer press; creating a public speaking strategy and coordinating all speaking opportunities at trade shows and industry conferences; developing relevant written materials and presentations for journalists and analysts; and coordinating closely with the rest of the PR team to ensure consistent messaging across all external communication efforts.
Required Skills
— 5-10 years media relations experience in technology or entertainment fields (ideally both)
— Excellent written and verbal communications skills
— Direct experience pitching high-profile stories to key media influencers
— High level strategic experience creating and implementing corporate public relations plans
— Extensive and deep contacts with business, consumer and entertainment editors and analysts
— Experience implementing national press tours and events
— Management experience
— Familiarity with digital media technology
Preferred Skills
— A mix of both agency and in-house experience is preferred
— Experience dealing directly with the financial press is preferred
— Familiarity with the DivX brand is preferred
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Compensation
DivX offers a competitive compensation package and full benefits, including health, dental, 401(k), PTO and stock options. We offer a fun and relaxed work environment with casual dress requirements.
Contact: Send inquiries to jobs@divx.com

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