LEAD MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. We’re invested in providing the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Apply now to continue digitally connecting the world and shaping the future.

The Role

The Main Responsibilities

Media & Public Relations

• Create and execute the media & PR strategy for APAC markets in coordination with regional sales, product & marketing teams.
• Engage and secure media opportunities to increase Lumen’s share of voice in the market.
• Formulate key media messages for media engagements and one-on-one interview sessions.
• Coordinate media relations activities, track media coverage and successes.
• Own and manage day-to-day PR agency with a hub-and-spoke model covering Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and Japan.
• Execute the region’s PR strategy using tactics such as media releases, customer stories, trends, and news hooks.
• Elevate key business leaders through the building of their profile and creating unique narratives.

Social Media Marketing

• Manage Lumen Technologies social media channels and maintain content calendar.
• Create social media friendly content by leveraging existing long-form content.
• Manage social media presence and develop thought leadership profile for key business leaders.

Communications

• Provide strategic communications counsel to business leaders.
• Support internal communications initiatives including internal announcements, executive communications, quarterly All-Hands, and Employee Resource Groups.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• 3+ years’ experience in communications, media, and analyst relations in relevant fields.
• 3-5 years of digital marketing experience including budgets and digital strategies.
• Enterprise B2B experience preferred.
• Experience working in a marketing agency will be an advantage.
• Experience working with Marketo, Salesforce, and Adobe tools preferred.
• Good writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with senior leadership to develop stories and content.
• Education background in communications, marketing, media, or PR.

Other qualities:

• Strong interest in technology and B2B stories with the ability to simplify technical information.
• A self-starter who is ambitious and able to work well independently and effectively with other comms/marketing colleagues.
• Prior PR agency experience or management experience with knowledge in B2B tech PR approach.

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Compensation

What to Expect Next

Requisition #: 336135

Background Screening

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.