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Brand and Purpose Communications Associate

Square

Brand and Purpose Communications Associate

San Francisco, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    You will:

    • Develop press strategies that speak to Square’s purpose of economic empowerment and raise brand awareness, and provide strategic guidance for how data is used to inform external narratives
    • Seek and unearth macro- and microeconomic trends related to our industry and sellers, informing external-facing projects
    • Identify and get to know our seller community to help further develop content and media angles
    • Partner with Government Relations and Policy, Marketing, and Creative teams across Square
    • Prepare and execute press briefings with Square spokespeople, third-party experts, and our sellers
    • Create media lists including national business, vertical trades, local, and lifestyle outlets
    • Create written materials, including press releases, data reports, white papers, briefing docs, communications plans, FAQs, blog posts, and other collateral
    • Work with our design, social, comms, and data teammates to promote creative data journalism projects that highlight Square’s sellers
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    You have:

    • 5+ years in media relations and pitching that has driven national news cycles
    • 5+ years of relevant work experience (experience working with consumer brands either in house or at an agency preferred.) 
    • Experience with trendspotting and storytelling
    • Writing and editing skills with experience with the Oxford comma.

     

    Additional Information At Square, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us by sending an email to assistance(at)squareup.com. We will treat your request as confidentially as possible. In your email, please include your name and preferred method of contact, and we will respond as soon as possible. PERKS At Square, we want you to be well and thrive. Our global benefits package includes:

    • Healthcare coverage
    • Retirement Plans
    • Employee Stock Purchase Program
    • Wellness perks
    • Paid parental leave
    • Flexible time off
    • Learning and Development resources
  • Industry
    Financial Services