Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Esme learning is helping executives and working professionals reinvent themselves for the ai-enabled future, meeting the need to learn new cutting-edge topics and skills at an ever-increasing rate as the pace of technology change is transforming the nature of workHaving already pioneered the short-course, tightly engineered model of learning that has revolutionized how tier-one universities deliver online classes, our founders have formed esme learning to reinvent learning once againWe are bringing advanced tools and technologies to bear on the learning experience, demonstrating completion rates above 90% while delivering improvement ranging from 50% to 1800% greater satisfaction ratings than other digital short courses and moocs.learn more at www.esmelearning.com
Who we are
Esme learning is transforming the future of digital learning through aiLeveraging over 15 years of cognitive research, esme learning courses deliver an immersive and collaborative executive learning experience with some of the best universities in the world.
Each course blends high-production-quality video, live simulations, interactive media, and small group exercises with top learning design principlesThrough esme learning‘s rapidly growing portfolio of courses, executives gain technical skills and learn business best practices from experts across a wide range of frontier fields, including fintech, cybersecurity, health ventures and spacetech.
Who we’re looking for
Esme learning is looking for a vp communications who will be responsible for leading public relations for the company and our courses.
About the role
The vp communications to lead our communications and public affairs strategiesYou will work alongside the leadership team and our contracted pr agencies to develop and improve upon our current approach and toolset as we expand our media presenceIf successful, this role will meaningfully contribute to the growth of esme learning.
Develop and drive a communications and media relations strategy to grow esme’s profile in the technology market in our key geographies (u.s., uk, apac).
Build processes and procedures to facilitate the company’s ability to strategize and influence on a global scale, primarily through earned media.
Collaborate with business development and marketing teams to support market growth objectives and brand building initiatives.
Spearhead communications around corporate initiatives: news around tech, product, and company-wide announcements.
Leverage existing and new relationships with media and key stakeholders in our space.
Develop creative, high-quality and clear communications material, including press releases, talking points, messaging and presentations.
Serve as esme’s primary contact for external media, and direct or respond to media inquiries as needed.
Prepare and pitch comments to news on legislative proposals, regulatory updates, and news affecting esme learning.
Amplify our story through local media, national media, international publications, and important forums in our geography in interest.
Counsel esme`s management and executive team on appropriate messaging in all types of situations.
Manage the events, course pr activities along side vp of marketing.
Work closely with the communications and events manager to manage external agencies in uk.
Requirements
Skills & experience
8-10+ years experience managing message development and media relations
Ability to generate content that speaks to all stakeholders (consumers, university and corporate partners)
Strong relationships with preferred media outlets, including financial press and mainstream print is a plus
Precise, empathetic communication skills in both 1:1 and company-level settings
Strong cross-functional relationships with product and business development teams in past roles
Experience using research and data to draw consumer insights, track campaign performance, and iterate on our pr strategy
Excellent communications skills and the ability to speak in public
Experience building out in-house communications operations is a plus
Experience working in a startup is a plus
Experience running pr/communications in multiple regions/countries/for a global organization is a plus
Edtech experience a plus
B2b, saas, or e-commerce experience a plus
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high growth environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Have a passion for education
High attention to detail
Fluent in english
Ability to work east coast and uk hours
Benefits
Health insurance incl vision and dental
401k
Stock options
Education benefit to study whatever course you want online
Unlimited pto
Working with, and growing with an amazing team, in a high growth startup to transform online education
Esme learning is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
