PR and Communications Manager
Description
At Veson Nautical, we are transforming the way the world’s shipowners, operators, tonnage charterers, and commodity traders work and make decisions. With that, we are committed to being a trusted partner across the maritime ecosystem and bringing valuable, actionable information and insights to the industry.
As Veson’s PR & Communications Manager, you would play a vital role in representing our brand, voice, and key messages on a global scale. Working across multiple solutions, you will collaborate with C-suite and business leaders to set the communications strategy and lead on execution.
This is a unique opportunity to join one of the fastest growing tech companies in the maritime industry, with access to expert internal stakeholders who will support you as you craft compelling messaging around decarbonization, digitalization, AI, and market data and intelligence. Veson has an aggressive global growth strategy and is looking for a dynamic and tactical PR &Communications Manager to help achieve our goals.
Core Responsibilities
- Oversee public relations initiatives across all Veson product lines and brands, collaborating with industry media and internal teams.
- Work closely with business leaders and SMEs to design the PR & Communication strategy, plans, and messaging.
- Manage inbound inquiries for comments, data, and insights from the media, and work with internal resources to coordinate and timely and accurate responses.
- Manage Veson’s press release calendar, ensuring a consistent cadence of content representing new client business, partnerships, product updates, and company news.
- Oversee and execute our editorial content, developing relationships with industry media outlets, and helping establish Veson as a go-to source for relevant commentary.
- Manage and monitor social channels, primarily LinkedIn and Twitter, for Veson and its owned brands, collaborating with the content, creative, and demand generation teams to align on strategy and messaging.
- Establish KPIs and benchmarks for our brand reach and engagement, and continuously track and measure program effectiveness to refine strategy and drive results.
- Stay current on the latest applied strategies and technology for driving awareness and engagement across all types of media platforms.
Qualifications
- 5+ years in a communications or PR focused role within the maritime shipping industry
- Experience operating on a global scale, representing multiple lines of business
- Innate professionalism, interpersonal skills, and good instincts when operating in high-pressure situations
- Outstanding writing and communication skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
- Positive, collaborative mindset
About Veson Nautical
We are a team of multi-cultural, multi-disciplined professionals that are dedicated to making our clients successful and charting a new, innovative course for the commercial maritime industry. Veson Nautical employs a staff of extremely capable creators and innovators all focused on meeting the goals of our clients. We invest extensively in employee development and experience to maintain focus and enthusiasm. The Veson Nautical team is made up of a dynamic blend of engineers, artists, sailors, teachers, brokers, bankers, traders, consultants, and customer service experts.
Veson Nautical is a successful, rapidly growing global software company. Our clients are the world’s leading commercial maritime owners, operators, and commodity trading companies. Veson’s solutions enable our clients to identify new opportunities and proactively manage their business to make more profitable decisions. With offices in Singapore, Tokyo, London, Houston and headquarters in Boston, USA, Veson Nautical is a dynamic organization with a committed team of professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the highest levels of client satisfaction, Veson Nautical brings decades of experience, technical knowledge, enthusiasm, and commitment to clients around the world. The combination of exceptional market growth and leading market position make this a superb opportunity for the right candidate.