Manager/Director of Global Public Relations & Corp Comm (temp)

Who We Are

Munchkin is one of the most innovative and fast-growing consumer product companies in the world! With over 320+ patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, “how did I ever live without this?” Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!

Founded in 1990, Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. We are industry leaders in design and innovation with over 140 international product and brand design awards in the past 5 years and growing!

We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child’s potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal welfare have committed to animal conservation.

After 30 years of being a leader in the baby industry, Munchkin is growing up and expanding our business reach to even more consumers with the launch of Curio, a highly curated line of home goods inspired by curiosity.

There is no better time than now to join Munchkin as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey moving us into technology focused, higher valued products, and household consumer goods. Munchkin is growing up and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.

What You’ll Do

We are looking for an experienced Manager/Director, Global Public Relations and Corp Comm (temp), who’s passionate about community development, PR, Corporate Communication, innovative brand communication, and helping Munchkin become the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world!

  • Corporate PR
    • Develop and execute strategic public relations (PR) and experiential marketing programs that enhance customer loyalty via digital channels and PR
    • Create high quality, persuasive, and strategic presentations for an audience that includes partners, senior management, and board of
    • Cultivate talent and provide leadership, coaching, and career development planning for team members. Ensure productivity is maximized and quality is delivered.
    • Work with CBO and agency on all initiatives
  • Munchkin.com
    • Partner with E-Commerce team to assist with community outreach and engagement via Munchkin’s E-Commerce website.
  • Agency Management
    • Working under the direction of the CBO, manage external agencies to assist in PR and Social Media activities. Support decisions with ROI based analysis and KPI tracking
    • Work in collaboration with other team members and agency partners to ensure initiatives have 360-degree support and alignment across all channels.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Bring It!

  • 10+ years experience in managing complex integrated marketing and communications programs in a fast paced, high volume, Marketing and/or PR/Communications function for a consumer-focused organization. Consumer product industry experience is a must
  • 10+ years experience building and leading powerful team and demonstrated skill in managing people
  • Experience running PR as a business and driving against measurable KPIs impactful to the business through development of innovative PR strategies
  • Global experience a plus
  • Analytical skill and the ability to use digital tools to find actionable insights through data
  • A collaborative nature with finesse in developing relationships cross-functionally
  • A strong track record working with top tier press
  • Meaningful experience with agency/vendor management
  • Must have excellent skills in writing press releases and all content that demonstrates a clear and consistent brand voice

We Got You Covered!

Salary range: $70-75/hour

To give our people flexibility, we offer hybrid work environment. Munchkin’s Hybrid Schedule is where an employee works in the office on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and remotely from home on Tuesday and Friday.

To learn more, visit us at www.munchkin.com.

Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status.

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Job Category
Design and UX
Job Type
Full Time/Permanent
Salary
USD 70.00 - 75.00 per hour
Country
United States
City
Van Nuys
Career Level
unspecified
Company
Munchkin
JOB SOURCE
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