Job Description
THE CHALLENGE
Eventbrite is looking for an experienced PR professional who loves media relations and storytelling to join our growing global communications team. In 2020, Eventbrite went from ticketing music venues to COVID-19 vaccinations. The global pandemic impacted the in-person events industry in big ways, but we met the challenges head on. We rolled up our sleeves and got to work to help event organizers navigate one of the most disruptive years of our lives and bring people together in new and different ways. As a result, we hosted more than four million events on Eventbrite in 2020, a third of which were virtual. We’re a stronger, more focused company than ever before and if there’s one thing we’ve learned through this past year, it’s that our mission of bringing the world together through live experiences remains invaluable to consumers and event creators alike. We’re ready and eager to help people around the world start to gather in-person again, and we’re looking for someone who’s just as excited as we are to help Eventbrite lead the comeback of the events industry.
THE ROLE
You will get in on the ground floor of a growing global communications team, and focus on media relations. You’ll expand and manage our U.S. data PR program, scouring the Eventbrite database to identify unique event trends and insights, craft messaging that underscores the value of Eventbrite, and find creative and fun ways to tell the stories of the hundreds of thousands of event organizers who turn to Eventbrite each year to run and grow their businesses.
YOU WILL
Manage and execute media relations programs that drive coverage in consumer, business, trade and tech outlets, including product launches, data and customer storytelling. Leverage internal data to produce and pitch regular data-driven stories, and author posts for our press room, collaborate with regional partners for ideation and amplification. Work with Eventbrite creators to share their stories through relevant media opportunities. Lead executive speaking and awards program, monitoring and submitting for relevant opportunities that map to business goal. Develop messaging and materials, including press room posts, press releases, Q&As, company statements, media lists, etc. Arrange, facilitate and manage media briefings, including spokesperson prep and materials development. Manage inbound media requests and speaking inquires. Help track and measure team results. Collaborate closely with marketing, data, legal and other internal departments on story development and amplification; liaise with U.S. PR agency partner and work with global PR teammates, growing your knowledge of international PR.
The Skill Set
WHAT WE OFFER
At Eventbrite, we strive to support our Britelings and their loved ones through different stages of life with robust and attractive benefits, financial and physical wellness options, and great perks.
In addition to offering a competitive salary and company stock, we have other great benefits available. In the Briteland, you’ll find great medical plans, fertility and adoption benefits, wellness reimbursement, generous parental leave, on-site services, and much more.
WE CARE ABOUT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Our employees enjoy free coaching sessions with Modern Health. We also offer free therapy sessions with a psychologist. You’ll also have access to private medical insurance for you and your family, that includes dental care. And if you like sports, we have our wellness program to pay for your gym expenses.
ONGOING TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR CULTURE
We offer unlimited access to courses in Udemy, language exchange programs, internal training, Briteling talks, workshops and weekly sessions with our CEO
WORK-LIFE BALANCE IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO US
Our employees can choose what works best for them: work in one of our offices, be fully remote or the best of both worlds! We believe in a flexible working environment to allow Britelings to perform at their best ensuring a healthy work-life balance. We have recently implemented Britebreak Fridays: all Britelings turn off their computers and take the first Friday of every month off to focus on their wellbeing.
ABOUT EVENTBRITE
Eventbrite is a global self-service ticketing and experience technology platform that serves a community of nearly one million event creators in over 180 countries. Since inception, Eventbrite has been at the center of the experience economy, transforming the way people organize and attend events. The Eventbrite platform provides an intuitive, secure, and reliable service that enables creators to plan and execute their live and online events, whether it's an annual culinary festival attracting thousands of foodies, a professional webinar, a weekly yoga workshop or a youth dance class. With over 300 million tickets distributed to more than 4 million experiences in 2019, Eventbrite is where people all over the world discover new things to do or new ways to do more of what they love.
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