Does your daily reading include the International Herald Tribune, TechRadar UK, Le Monde and PC Welt? Do you speak multiple languages and get your kicks traveling around the world promoting your clients to reporters and bloggers? Do you know who your clients are and love to see them shine in the warm glow of the publicity spotlight? If so, DivX would like to hear from you as it sounds like you should be our PR Manager, EMEA.
This isn’t just any PR position. It’s one with a digital entertainment focus for a growing San Diego-based company on the leading edge of video compression technology. We’re building a better media future where everyone can create, share and enjoy high-quality digital media on any device and in any location. And we need someone who can tell our story to the European media.
The PR Manager, EMEA should be based in Aachen, Germany and be responsible for directing all public relations activity for DivX in Europe as well as for MainConcept, a wholly owned subsidiary of DivX, located in Aachen. Key markets include France, Germany, and the UK. This position will work closely with DivX headquarters and field sales teams to create and implement PR plans for each market, in some cases managing agencies and working directly with field personnel. In addition, this position will work very closely with the Company’s partners in the consumer electronics industry in order to build strong relationships and leverage co-marketing opportunities.
THE EVERYDAY VIEW
* Build thought leadership for DivX in Europe
* Manage international PR agencies as needed
* Build relationships and execute on partner publicity activities in Europe
* Create and implement public relations plans for target markets
* Coordinate international speaking engagements and PR activities at relevant tradeshows and events and act as a spokesperson for the Company
* Manage localization and translation of relevant written materials and presentations
* Work closely with the DivX PR team to ensure a consistent message is communicated across all regions and channels
* Manage PR activities for MainConcept
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* At least 6-8 years PR experience in technology or entertainment fields (ideally both)
* A mix of agency and in-house experience is preferred
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Please submit writing sample or provide link to view your work.
* Direct experience managing public relations activities in Europe
* High-level strategic experience creating and implementing international public relations plans
* Fluency in one or more of the following languages in addition to English: German, French, Spanish
* Experience implementing international press tours and events
* Management experience
* Familiar with digital media technologies
* Experience with DivX and familiarity with the DivX brand is preferred
* Bachelor's degree
ABOUT DIVX
DivX is a community rich with culture and informed by creativity, intelligence and passion for all that is possible with digital media. DivX is an open space, figuratively and literally. We encourage honest communication and constructive dissent. We believe that this open environment builds a better workplace and brand by challenging and engaging everyone who works here.
We share a belief in the positive power of media, as well as a sense of humor. We work and play together, doing serious business without taking ourselves too seriously. When you’re a part of the DivX team, you’ll find it’s not about the nine-to-five grind or whiling away the better part of the day in the tiny confines of a cubicle. Dare to peek over the edge.
