PR Manager (Americas)

Who are we?

WorldRemit is changing the way people send money internationally. We’ve taken something complicated and made it as simple as sending a text. And we’re growing. Fast.

To do this, we need to hire bright people who can work autonomously and make the right decisions.

 

Who we’re searching for...?

• This is a role for a can-do, proactive PR manager and strategic communicator who can build cross-functional relationships with Commercial, Product, HR and Customer Service teams to identify compelling content to build and support the company narrative.
• You'll play a key role in building awareness of the WorldRemit brand by developing and implementing a consumer-focused communications strategy that creates visibility for WorldRemit as a leader in the digital money transfer business, with multiple goals;
• Communicating the WorldRemit’s service to diaspora communities in the U.S. and Canada.
• Communicating WorldRemit’s growth and innovation story to US and Canadian mainstream media to help us grow our reputation as a trusted company with the business community and regulators
• Positioning WorldRemit as a successful and attractive employer to work for;
• Work with colleagues around the globe to target media in key receive markets across Latin America & the Caribbean with WorldRemit’s money transfer proposition.

 

 

As a PR Manager, Americas, you’ll:

• Proactive public relations programs (e.g. campaigns, speaking opportunities and thought leadership opportunities) that deliver high impact earned, owned and paid moments that tell the company's story in the right way, to the right audience, at the right moment.
• Project manage priority communications campaigns and events while identifying opportunities for amplification and cross-promotion across organic social media as well as other internal/external channels.
• Proactive pitching, reactive handling, thought leadership and active media monitoring across multiple markets, with a particular focus on diaspora media in the US/Canada, and mainstream/fintech media across Latin America & the Caribbean.
• Devise and implement communications goals, strategies, tactical PR campaigns, stakeholder engagement programmes that increase awareness of our company, and build a positive reputation within US, Canada and key markets in Latin America.
• Coordinate PR programs with PR counterparts in Africa and Asia
• Develop and manage communication programs that position WorldRemit to current and prospective employees
• Support the Managing Director, Americas and various team members with media interviews, briefing documents and selective speaking opportunities
• Manage PR agencies as required

 

 

Have you got what it takes?

 

• Bi-lingual Spanish/English is mandatory
• Communications savvy - you must have strong media relations skills, a deep network, solid copywriting and editing skills
• Social media savvy- with experience of repackaging messaging across different platforms.
• Adept at translating complex commercial and technical ideas for the general public
• Familiar with culture and business in emerging markets, specifically Latin America.
• Detail-oriented with an innate ability to stay on top of multiple projects at once.
• Knowledgeable about key media tools and database for research and dissemination.

 

 

You have:

• Strong experience working in a PR role at a consumer-facing tech firm, and preferable in an agency where you've led accounts and been instrumental in the client's success.
• Strong media relationships with top tier consumer, business, technology, vertical, and general press as well as demonstrated ability to hustle to build new contacts.
• Budget and agency management experience
• Experience of securing coverage in key emerging markets In Latin America.
• Superior presentation / advisory skills - clear, concise thinking and sufficient gravitas to deliver meaningful advice to senior leaders on communications strategy
• Team player who is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done

 

 

And finally,...

Changing the world isn’t easy – so we only hire the most talented people. You need to think differently, believe in new solutions to old problems, and have the drive to make them happen.

We want to talk to you if you can bring to life our values:

• Aim high - We dream big, think bold and go the extra mile
• Embrace challenge - We ask questions, start conversations, and always love to learn
• Do what’s right - We act with integrity, building trust in ourselves and in our business