Funko Careers

Description

• Serves as a strategic, innovative and agile member of the leadership team accountable for achieving enterprise communications goals, increasing brand awareness and engagement through earned media opportunities, and leading as a key voice of the organization, our mission, and our culture, both internally and externally
• Anticipate challenges and emerging issues. Develop proactive strategies and protocols for managing and mitigating potential reputation risks and crisis situations. Serve as the primary spokesperson and media liaison during crisis events, ensuring timely and transparent communication with partners. 
• Develops and implements impactful consumer  strategies across the Funko portfolio that drive brand awareness, brand connection and product demand.  Builds channel-specific strategies as well as integrated strategies that support our larger campaigns and initiatives
• Oversees agency partnerships and finds synergies across our global agency network to drive consistency, cohesive narratives and scaling of our approach as we grow the business around the world
• Creates and fosters strategic relationships with key media, directly and through agency partners
• Oversees the development and continuous improvement of internal communications.  Creates employee-based strategies that inform and reinforce our culture, mission and goals across all internal touch points
• Builds strategic global communications organizational structure and oversees the hiring, retaining, and development of top talent in functional areas
• Develop a comprehensive employer branding strategy aligned with the talent acquisition and retention goals. Develop internal communication programs to engage and align employees with the brand's mission, values, and strategic objectives. Craft compelling narratives that effectively communicate Funko's culture, values, mission, and spotlight the employee experience. Ensure consistency of brand messaging across all employer branding channels, including career websites, owned and operated channels social media, and employee communications. 

• 12-15 years experience in senior level communications positions.
• Have a Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in journalism, communication or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven executive level experience in an enterprise consumer products company. 
• Experience in successfully building, mentoring, coaching and leading a team of communications professionals. Proven ability to develop staff by identifying areas of opportunity and providing ongoing feedback, training and guidance.
• Demonstrated experience and success in leading comprehensive organizational communications and community engagement plans including in crisis scenarios.
• Experience working in a global, high profile company or with global, high profile clients, preferably for consumer brands in the pop culture space.  Combined brand and agency-side experience preferred
• Demonstrated track record of leading an organization in a period of growth and global scaling; has crafted and delivered strategic roadmaps, set KPIs and delivered upon expectations while collaborating cross-functionally
• Excellent and persuasive communicator. Exceptional written and oral communications skills with emphasis on simplicity, clarity and audience-appropriateness
• Outstanding interpersonal and presentation skill; owns the ability to effectively and efficiently collaborate with and/or influence senior executives and internal/external stakeholders
• High degree of emotional intelligence, situational judgement and the ability to provide strategic recommendations in times of stress and ambiguity.  Continuously serves as a model representative of the company culture and brand ethos

What Funko Offers
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!

Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.