Job description

Who are we? MATTE is a 360° full-service creative studio at the convergence of hype, storytelling and design. We bring people together to inspire new ways of engaging, to provoke long term progress, and to entertain audiences around the world, while helping forward-thinking brands and institutions nimbly and truly do the same. Our studio capabilities range from strategic ideation and insights, creative development, branding and identity, experiential, web design and development, campaigns and content creation, all the way through full-scale production and execution. About this role: The Senior Director, Marketing & Communications controls the flow of information between the MATTE agency and the public. Reporting to the agency’s Managing Director, the role will be responsible for overseeing the agency’s marketing strategies, public relations campaigns, internal communications, and is the company’s face at media events. The Senior Director, Marketing & Communications will be responsible for: Marketing Manage media relations and develop contacts with media members (most importantly trade and fashion), influencers, and community leaders Proactively pitch Matte to the press on an ongoing basis Help land leadership engagements at industry events, judging opportunities, panels and conferences Conceptualize and oversee GTM strategy for Matte brand in partnership with strategy team Create and launch press releases in conjunction with client PR teams and help pitch to press Handle award submissions for client work Communications Develop a cohesive communications strategy and thought leadership calendar in conjunction with strategy team Own the planning, content calendar, and publishing strategy for MATTE’s presence across all channels, determine what content should be shared, when and where it should be published, and ensure consistent execution across channels Manage editorial calendar for brand presence across all channels, including linkedin, instagram and website Track engagement across various platforms and make data-driven decisions Help to manage any internal comms needs as appropriate Brand Partner with the brand and events team to create thoughtful reportage around Matte Brand events and IP Help integrate business goals into Matte brand events and manage related outcomes What you will bring: Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or a related discipline 7-plus years of communications, marketing or public relations or related experience Experience managing digital content Proficiency with Google Suite Microsoft Office experience (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Established media relationships Compensation : $120,000-$150,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include: Medical, Dental and Vision coverage 401(k) with a 4% company contribution max match, eligible after 6 months of employment Fully covered yearly Citi Bike membership Talkspace membership Competitive PTO package End of Year Recharge paid time off Sabbatical Program option after three years of employment Parental Leave for all new parents Everyone is welcome at MATTE - we’re passionate about building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and creating an environment where our differences are celebrated. MATTE provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MATTE will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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Manage media relations and develop contacts with media members (most importantly trade and fashion), influencers, and community leaders
Proactively pitch Matte to the press on an ongoing basis
Help land leadership engagements at industry events, judging opportunities, panels and conferences
Conceptualize and oversee GTM strategy for Matte brand in partnership with strategy team
Create and launch press releases in conjunction with client PR teams and help pitch to press
Handle award submissions for client work
Communications
Develop a cohesive communications strategy and thought leadership calendar in conjunction with strategy team
Manage editorial calendar for brand presence across all channels, including linkedin, instagram and website
Track engagement across various platforms and make data-driven decisions
Help to manage any internal comms needs as appropriate
Partner with the brand and events team to create thoughtful reportage around Matte Brand events and IP
Help integrate business goals into Matte brand events and manage related outcomes
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or a related discipline
7-plus years of communications, marketing or public relations or related experience
Experience managing digital content
Proficiency with Google Suite
Microsoft Office experience (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Established media relationships
Compensation : $120,000-$150,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Fully covered yearly Citi Bike membership
Talkspace membership
Competitive PTO package
Sabbatical Program option after three years of employment

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401(K)

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Parental Leave