Communications Manager UK

Job Description

About Quizlet: Inspired by our belief that anyone can learn anything and powered by our own curiosity, we build the smartest tools we can imagine to help students learn. Quizlet is the popular, global learning platform and app that millions of students, teachers and everyday people use to study any subject imaginable for school, work or as part of their personal interests. Our learners include about two-thirds of high school students and half of all college students in the US, and we’re very excited to continue to expand globally. Combining cognitive science and machine learning, Quizlet guides students through adaptive study activities to confidently reach their learning goals. We’re on track to become the undisputed leader in user-generated learning content and engagement, at the scale of YouTube. Valued at $1 billion, Quizlet has raised over $60 million in venture capital from investors including Icon Ventures, Union Square Ventures, General Atlantic, Costanoa Ventures, Owl Ventures, and Altos Ventures. To serve our global community of learners, our teams tackle lofty technical challenges and design for use cases across cultures and languages. We work hard, act like owners, and collaborate every chance we get. We’re energised by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools. With offices in major cities around the world and ambitious plans for expansion, we remain grounded in our commitment to our mission of helping people learn. We’re looking for new team members who crave a challenge and want to help us continue amplifying our impact. We have learners across all continents and from our London Office, we serve students across countries in Europe as well as projects in Asia. About the Team: The Quizlet Public Relations team is responsible for driving internal and external communications in service of the Quizlet Brand. This team works closely with our marketing, product and executive teams to drive awareness of our brand and mission: To make students unstoppable by helping them practice and master what they are learning. The team accomplishes this goal through creative storytelling, thought leadership, and communications for our business, consumer and investor communities. About the Role: As our International Communications Manager, you will be responsible for helping expand awareness of Quizlet and the benefits it has for students and teachers in the UK and Germany to start. Based out of London where Quizlet currently has a small but growing team, you will work with our agency partners based in the UK and Germany to develop and execute on compelling and creative strategies, build relationships with key media and influencers and help drive awareness of how students can leverage Quizlet to practice and master whatever they’re learning.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver against the communications strategy for International markets including the UK and DE (with others to follow)
• Create and execute brand-focused PR campaigns in partnership with Quizlet’s international, brand, product and growth marketing teams
• Provide real-time support and guidance for Quizlet’s regional PR agencies
• Build and maintain long term relationships with local media, generating stories, developing pitches and securing coverage that helps further awareness of Quizlet
• Build a sophisticated speaking and awards programme for Quizlet in the UK
• Create excitement around the Quizlet brand through innovative programmes and partnerships connecting Quizlet to students and culture
• Keep your finger on the pulse of news and trends related to education and Gen Z in key markets, share relevant findings or immediate opportunities with extended comms and marketing team and leadership
• Develop press releases, blog posts, messaging and FAQs, create quarterly metrics reports, train spokespeople and support local office communications as needed
• This role will report directly into the head of communications who is based in the U.S.
• This individual needs to be self-motivated and comfortable operating with some level of autonomy
• Staff and/or manage sponsored events, promotional activations and/or speaking engagements as needed

What you bring to the table:

• 5+ years of experience in communications or public relations including agency and/or in-house
• You are a self-motivated individual with the ability to work collaboratively and/or independently as needed
• A love for media relations and a proven record of building relationships within the consumer and business press
• Team player with great people skills
• An ability to connect the dots across teams, agencies and regions
• A passion for education and learning
• Experience in issues response and crisis management
• Experience working with U.S. based companies (across time-zones) is a bonus but is not required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits & Perks:

• Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work-life balance
• We offer 25 days annual leave (and we expect you to take them!); 8 paid public holidays plus additional days off in 2022 due to Covid
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent)
• Pension with employer contribution provided through Aviva
• Professional Development stipend (teach yourself something new)
• Paid Family leave, Wellness benefits
• Employees are eligible to participate in the Quizlet stock option program

We strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome! We work to create a holistic interview process, where both Quizlet and candidates have an opportunity to view what it would be like to work together, in exploring a mutually beneficial partnership. We provide a transparent setting that gives a comprehensive view of who we are! In Closing: We hope you are excited about everything you read so far. We highly encourage you to apply for this position, even if you feel you do not meet all the requirements. Quizlet is always looking for amazing folks that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways - not merely candidates that fit a certain mould. We have a bias for action, take initiative, and hustle to deliver results. We make informed decisions whenever possible but are unafraid to take calculated risks on great ideas to promote learning. We embrace challenges and see effort as the path to mastery. We’re constantly seeking opportunities to learn and we embrace curiosity. Quality matters at Quizlet, and we hold the bar high on everything we do. We treat each other with honesty and respect, encourage vigorous debate, and seek critical feedback. We value diversity, humility, transparency, and collaboration as the best paths to our success — as individuals, as a team, and as a company. Quizlet’s success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are actively working to build a team that is representative of the diverse communities we serve, and an open, inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive. As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women, people of colour, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us! To All Recruiters and Placement Agencies: At this time Quizlet does not accept unsolicited agency CVs and/or profiles. Please do not forward unsolicited agency CVs to our website or to any Quizlet employee. Quizlet will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm nor will it be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited CVs. All unsolicited CVs received will be considered the property of Quizlet. Apply for this job