The Head of PR & Media Relations will spearhead our media relations and public relations strategies, focusing on promoting the DFINITY Foundation and the Internet Computer. This role requires a deep understanding of the media landscape, particularly in tech and blockchain, and the ability to develop relationships that enhance DFINITY’s visibility and influence.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a global media relations strategy that aligns with DFINITY’s tech innovations and goals.
- Craft compelling messaging and narratives around the Internet Computer and related initiatives, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with PR agencies, journalists, and media outlets in the tech and business sectors, especially those focusing on AI and blockchain.
- Manage the creation and distribution of press releases, media kits, and other content that effectively communicates DFINITY’s mission and achievements.
- Coordinate with the Founder, the Chief of Staff, and the Leadership team to ensure synchronicity in public messages and strategies.
- Prepare DFINITY’s leadership for interviews, press conferences, and public speaking engagements to enhance their effectiveness in conveying key messages.
- Direct crisis communication planning and response, maintaining DFINITY’s reputation through strategic message management during critical events.
- Build and oversee the day-to-day activities of the PR & Media Relations team, including setting objectives, monitoring performance, and developing talent.
- Analyze media coverage and develop reports on PR campaigns' effectiveness, adjusting strategies as needed to optimize results.
Requirements:
- At least 12 years of experience in PR and media relations, with a significant focus on AI and blockchain.
- Experience in working with Founders in the tech industry, in fast-growing start-up organizations.
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful media relations campaigns in the technology sector.
- Extensive network of media contacts in technology and mainstream press, with specific expertise in blockchain and AI preferred.
- Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills, with the ability to build and manage a media relations team effectively.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to articulate complex technical topics in a clear and engaging manner.
- Experience in crisis management and reactive communications, able to handle high-pressure situations with sound judgment.
- Passionate about the Internet Computer blockchain technology and its potential to transform industries and society.
- Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
* Please note that this role requires in-office work from our amazing office in Zurich 3 days per week
About DFINITY and the Internet Computer:
The Internet Computer is the fastest and only infinitely scalable general-purpose blockchain — incubated and launched by the DFINITY Foundation in May 2021. A team of over 200 world-renowned cryptographers, distributed systems engineers, and programming language experts have taken on the massive technological challenge of building, maintaining, and continuously improving a ‘world computer’ powerful enough to host Web3 dApps, DeFi, games, NFTs, social media, and metaverse projects.DFINITY was founded in 2016 by entrepreneur and crypto theoretician, Dominic Williams, and attracted interest and financial contributions from early members of the Ethereum community.
Later, top-tier institutions such as Andreessen Horowitz, Polychain Capital, and SV Angel backed the Internet Computer in a collective effort to help build out Web3.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
