Public Relations Manager
iRhythm TechnologiesSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Non-profit, Biotechnology, AdvocacyIndustries
Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years of communications and media relations experience and be able to work UTC-4 hours daily, specifically between 1:00 pm and 9:00 pm UTC. Experience in leading high-profile media and communications campaigns, particularly in fast-moving crisis communications, is essential.
Responsibilities
The Communications Manager will oversee proactive communications and media relations for legal, advocacy, and public policy initiatives, developing innovative media and storytelling approaches. This role involves managing press interactions, cultivating journalist relationships, pitching stories, and leading reputation management efforts, including crisis response and developing reactive communications plans. The manager will also guide the creation of various communications materials, ensure consistent messaging, build stakeholder relationships, and manage people and external vendors.
Skills
Communications Strategy
Media Relations
Crisis Communications
Public Policy
Advocacy
Storytelling
Messaging Development
Reputation Management
Journalist Relations
Content Creation
Wikimedia Foundation
Operates Wikipedia and free knowledge projects
About Wikimedia Foundation
The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, aiming to create a world where everyone can freely access and share knowledge. It provides a platform for users to read, contribute, and share content, while also supporting the volunteer communities that help maintain these projects. The foundation is funded by donations from individuals and institutions, emphasizing its nonprofit status. Unlike many other organizations, it focuses on making knowledge accessible to all without charge, advocating for policies that support free knowledge initiatives. Its goal is to empower individuals to contribute to and benefit from a collective pool of knowledge.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2003Year Founded
$145.9MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Social Impact, EducationIndustries
501-1,000Employees
Benefits
Remote Work Options
Risks
Reliance on Nvidia's AI tech may affect Wikimedia's data processing autonomy.
DSA audit could reveal vulnerabilities requiring significant resources to address.
Decentralized platforms like Mastodon may divert users from Wikipedia.
Differentiation
Wikimedia Foundation operates the world's largest free online encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
It supports a diverse range of projects like Wiktionary and Wikisource.
The Foundation is a non-profit, relying on global donations for funding.
Upsides
Nvidia's NeMo Retriever tech reduced Wikipedia processing time from 30 days to 3 days.
Holistic AI's audit under the DSA enhances Wikimedia's platform safety and accountability.
Collaboration with Open Foundation West Africa combats misinformation during Ghana's elections.
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