Communications Manager

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Communications Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Key communications role for one of Australia's most exciting companies
• Myriota has just raised $20m from investors such as Boeing and Singtel
• Category education and evangelism to grow demand for IoT Carrier services

Background

Myriota is a satellite communications company specialising in ultra low cost remote Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. Recognised as a global leader in satellite IoT, Myriota recently closed a $20m Series A funding round with investors including Boeing HorizonX Ventures, Singtel Innov8 and Main Sequence Ventures. The company is entering an exciting phase of rapid global growth and expects to triple in size in the coming months.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Communications Manager to develop, implement and maintain a communications plan to support a PR/organic-based marketing strategy for Myriota, operating in national and international markets. 

The Communications Manager’s main duties include developing proactive - and occasionally reactive - communications strategies, drafting written materials, preparing presentations and communications, and developing materials for other platforms as necessary for Myriota. To be successful in this role, you should be highly strategic, well networked, proactive, able to meet deadlines and communicate effectively. 

Our ideal candidate has previous experience in journalism, writing, podcasting and other forms of PR-driven content creation for internationally recognised brands or publications, and is familiar with a high growth technology company environment.

Myriota is based in Adelaide, South Australia, and ideally you will be available to work from the office here. For exceptional candidates, remote work may be possible (although you must still be based within Australia). The role will require both national and overseas travel. 

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Chief Customer Officer, you will manage external communications for Myriota

• Develop, implement and maintain a communications plan to position Myriota as the authoritative voice in the IoT industry  

• Category education and evangelism to grow demand for IoT Carrier services

• Content development and maintenance - including articles/industry white papers/podcasts, social media strategy and implementation, hygiene of company online presence including website and external sites (eg linkedin, glassdoor) 

• Map out key influencers, publications, and events in the global IoT space, and develop strong relationships with key influencers and stakeholders 

• Monitor metrics, analyse and report on performance of each activity 

• Bring new audiences, educate the broader business community on why they need an IoT strategy

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in producing high-quality content, such as technology journalism, podcasting or other form/s of content creation for internationally recognised brands or publications

• Demonstrated experience in audience building (case studies supplied with application will be favoured)

• Previous experience developing technical content

• Strong communication and networking skills

• Familiar with growth hacking concepts 

• Exposure to technology enabled, high growth, SaaS, B2B and multi-channel customer businesses is preferred 

Applications

If you are a passionate about space and high tech industries and are looking to join one of Australia’s most exciting new companies please forward your resume and cover note using the apply button above. For confidential enquiries please send an email to [email protected].

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