Reddit is a network of more than 100,000 communities where people can dive into anything through experiences built around their interests, hobbies and passions. Reddit users submit, vote and comment on content, stories and discussions about the topics they care about the most. From pets to parenting, there’s a community for everybody on Reddit and with more than 50 million daily active people, it is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. For more information We are looking for an enthusiastic and thoughtful International Communications Manager to join our growing Communications team! Reddit Comms works cross-functionally with executives and leadership across the company to launch new products, develop narratives, mine for stories and build up our thought leaders in an effort to shape the public’s perception of our brand, products and business in the U.S. and globally.
Location:
Any of Reddit’s U.S. offices (SF, LA, Chicago, NYC) or remotely from within the U.S. About the Role:
Reddit has grown exponentially in the past few years and has expanded to key markets outside of the U.S. including the UK, Canada, Australia and Germany, where we now have dedicated teams and offices on the ground, a growing number of local communities and moderators, and thriving local Advertising businesses. Our International Communications Manager will be a crucial part of the Communications team — reporting to our Head of Trade Communications and driving the wider team’s international communications strategies. This will include community spotlights and consumer storytelling, media relations plans, local and global thought leadership, product launches, events and all announcements relating to Reddit’s growth, momentum and trajectory outside of the U.S. You will be responsible for managing our international communications agency teams based in the UK, Canada, Australia and Germany, acting as the day-to-day project manager for each market and main point of contact. You will be responsible for steering all international communications efforts and working closely with our Trade/Business, Corporate, Safety and Policy and Consumer/Product portfolio teams in the U.S. to ensure they are getting what they need from their international activities and our agency partners. It’s an exciting time to join Reddit.
We’re expanding our business, and are testing and innovating daily in an effort to tackle our mission of bringing community and belonging to everyone in the world — our internationalization efforts are key to delivering on this mission. This is the first internationally-focused role on Reddit’s Comms team, and thus comes with significant opportunity for focus and professional growth. The position is available remotely, and thanks to Reddit’s recent workplace policy, your location will not affect your pay.
This is a deeply cross-functional role. What You’ll Do Work closely with the Head of Global Trade Communications in building, executing, and measuring strategic communications related to Reddit’s business in markets outside of the U.S., across all Communications portfolios Regularly refine, finesse and evaluate international market communications strategies to ensure maximum effectiveness Lead our international communications agency relationships as the main point of contact across all activity, including account management, contract renewals and review cycles Work closely with all Reddit Communications portfolios to understand international priorities and ensure agency success Work closely with Country/General Managers in each international market, and our Global Head of International to ensure alignment in local communications approach Regularly identify proactive storytelling opportunities that showcase Reddit’s corporate thought leadership, spotlight our local communities and demonstrate the success of our local advertising partners to showcase market momentum and growth Partner with cross functional business teams to stay in-the-know regarding product plans, creative strategy priorities, community highlights, and large brand activations at the global and market-specific level Manage proactive thought leadership pipeline and identify new opportunities for global executives, as well as Country/General Managers to speak in-market on a regular basis Work with global and locally-based executives on their public speaking including training, messaging and events Lead regular reporting and team updates to demonstrate results and impact on Reddit’s business Quickly and successfully address media requests in a tactful, pleasant and professional manner, in collaboration with agency teams as required Develop press-related materials like media alerts, pitches, media lists, executive press briefing documents, press kits, and internal emails Stay up-to-date on priority press to identify storytelling opportunities, inform outreach strategies and build proactive relationships in each international market
What We Can Expect From You:
Bachelor’s degree in PR/Communications or a related field 6 – 8 years of experience in communications — preferably having worked with local/market companies/teams to execute global strategies (some agency experience is preferred) Creative, proactive storyteller who is constantly looking for storylines and isn’t afraid to dig in and immerse themselves in content Enthusiastic, thoughtful, self-starter with the desire to learn quickly and ability to go above and beyond, who seeks opportunities to contribute to the team’s broader success, and has an appetite for personal and professional growth Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proven ability to identify trends, willingness to negotiate with journalists and collaborate with colleagues Familiarity with the Reddit platform, our products and business (ads) Strong organizational and analytical skills, detail-oriented Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment A love of the news and a fluency with news organizations, reporters and the various ways they communicate
You Can Expect From Us:
Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package Quarterly Dependent Care or Pet Care Stipend Family Expansion Benefits 4 Months Parental Leave with Flexible Return-To-Work Programming Professional & Personal Development Stipends Unlimited Vacation, Annual Travel Stipend, and 10 Paid Holidays Onsite Wellness Classes and Wellness Stipend 401k Plan with Employer Contributions Monthly Commuter Stipend Monthly Cell Phone Allowance
