Marketing Communications Specialist

Marketing Communications Specialist page is loaded## Marketing Communications Specialist locations:
Austin, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ-12163#
** As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.
** Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology—and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers.

Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our “Circle of Awesomeness” award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun.

We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.
** SUMMARY
* * Q2 is a mission-driven company focused on building strong and diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions. To help fulfill this mission and commitment to the community, we seek an energetic, talented, experienced and passionate communications team member who will help execute against our external communications strategy. This person will help manage our public relations deliverables – create and own PR planning for one or more key business areas - writing and distributing press releases, supporting award applications, supporting Q2 thought leadership plans, building relationships with the media and others in support of Q2's brand reputation.

This position will be based in Austin and reports to Sr. Manager, Marketing Communications.
** RESPONSIBILITIES*
* • Works closely with the Senior Manager, Marketing Communications to determine PR needs across assigned lines of business (LOBs) - announcements, product announcements, PR campaigns, etc.
• Manages a comprehensive PR calendar to ensure appropriate coordination with stakeholders, important deadlines are met, and the entire team is taking advantage of critical PR opportunities
• Assists in writing, editing, and distributing press releases
• Collaborates with Q2 Leaders to determine stories and speaking topics to be brought to the market via thoughtful PR campaigns
• Writes press releases for awards and speaking announcements
• Executes social media strategy by drafting and assisting the social media lead with posting for assigned PR areas/LOBs every week
• Writes engaging social media copy that elevates Q2's voice within the market
• Reviews monthly reporting of social media metrics and provides recommendations for improvement for assigned PR areas/LOBs
• Engages with industry thought leaders and influencers on social media
• Submits applications for awards and speaking opportunities
• Develops communications plans for designated PR areas/LOBs for award and speaking announcements
** EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE*
* • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, English or a related degree and a minimum of 5+ years of related experience
• Experienced communications professional that is passionate with a high degree of empathy. Someone who cares about and values the role of communications to win the hearts and minds of our people
• Eagerness to learn and develop new PR and social media skills
• Ability to take what has been learned and apply it daily
• Strong interpersonal skillsare needed, and one must be comfortable in front of C-level executives
• An exceptional writer with the ability to create compelling messages that effectively and clearly communicate to target audiences
• Deep understanding of social media platforms and their ever-changing features and functionalities
• Keenly aware of the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion as an essential element of…