Communications Specialist (Emphasis on PR) - Remote
Salt Lake City, UT
Be a part of the future for local music. We are seeking a Communications Specialist who loves pop culture and music apps, and who has strategic, visionary and leadership skills. This is a remote opportunity for maximum flexibility.
As the Communications specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of both internal and external communication strategies for our new location based, local music streaming app, www.mixloapp.com. As the Communication Specialist you will utilize your innovative and leadership skills to create and manage external communication channels, such as social media platforms, company websites, media relations, and advertisers. In addition, you will write copy for Saylo Innovations’ newsletters or memos and adhere to our company’s brand by publishing content and marketing materials.
Saylo Innovations, a local SLC startup, is preparing to release their MVP- minimum viable product, www.mixloapp.com. This is their first location-based music streaming app platform. Mixlo’s music charts are based on a local artist’s live music and location. The app helps local artists “be found” by connecting music communities socially, as well as financially by utilizing unique artist payment methods that reward local musicians by as much as 90x more payment than current popular streaming platforms. We are looking for someone who wants meaningful work and the ability to shine. Join our fun team in making our product and company your own, as well as grow your communications skills across all platforms. Help our team to create the buzz that elevates local artist/musicians to potentially global status. Responsibilities & Requirements
Bachelors or equivalent experience preferred.
Excellent visionary, strategic, analytical, and leadership skills with a pulse on pop culture and marketing trends. Bonus if you have experience marketing with TicTok, Instagram, Facebook or similar.
Experience in marketing or content strategy for pop culture audiences, and other music audiences. Assist in marketing research to better understand our users and help translate those learnings into brand strategy
Ability to work effectively with executive management and team to develop effective communication procedures and policies for various situations, target markets, or crises.
Ability to perform communications research and monitor the progress of various communications strategies.
Experience with creating style guides and brand voice outlines for all public relations, marketing, advertising, and other vital departments.
Draft press releases and speeches following company/organization news.
Write letters, interdepartmental memos and other business correspondence as needed.
Ability to communicate with media outlets and journalists and create press kits.
Write creative briefs and to develop campaigns and marketing assets
Develop materials and presentations to educate staff on communication practices.
Work with our partners at Google Play and the Apple App Store to execute exciting promotions in the app ecosystems.
Develop copy that goes directly into our product and marketing materials
Easy to apply, just upload your resume. We read every resume and will call you, asap, if management feels your qualifications are on target. Thank you in advance!