Corporate Communications Specialist / Taleo / Dublin, CA

Taleo/Dublin, CA (CA)

Description:
At Taleo, we deliver on-demand Talent Management software solutions that empower organizations of all sizes to find, engage and retain the best people for their businesses. To realize our vision of making our innovative and comprehensive solutions synonymous with talent leadership, we look to attract, hire, and retain the best talent in the industry. 

Today, Taleo leads the global Talent Management solutions market with more than 4,800 customers ranging from half of the Fortune 100 to more than 3,800 small and medium businesses.  To support our continued growth and extend our company brand and value proposition, we are looking for a Corporate Communications Specialist to implement and support strategic brand-building programs and positioning across media, speaking and emerging social media venues and influencers.  The scope of this position, which reports to the Vice President of Corporate Communications, covers Public Relations press release, media and social media program coordination including:

â?¢ Work closely with Taleo marketing, product management, global and partner alliance managers to write, ensure approvals and distribute Taleo's news.

â?¢ Support news distribution and execution for all significant company and product announcements (e.g., new product launches, acquisitions, etc.).

â?¢ Support public relations engagement and communications with the key stakeholders across trade and social media.

â?¢ Own media and social media tracking and daily reporting as well as relevant follow up and engagement.

�  Develop social media content and/or collaborate with key Taleo subject matter experts to ensure Taleo perspective is well represented in relevant social media discussions.

â?¢ Develop excellent relationships with media professionals and commentators in targeted publications, as well as key industry influencers covering the company's markets.

â?¢ Own awards program management and applications.

â?¢ Support speaking program management and applications.

â?¢ Collaborate with a growing team of corporate communications professionals, including the company's external PR agency team and other outside vendors to achieve maximum success on time and on strategy.

Qualifications:
This exciting opportunity requires exceptional communications and writing skills and the ability to develop and deliver compelling messages and evocative stories through the appropriate communications vehicles.  Specific qualifications include:

â?¢ 2-5 years of corporate communications experience, preferably at a software company and/or agency

â?¢ Excellent writing skills, with ability to understand and translate technology offerings into compelling, crisp messages

â?¢ Exceptional verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across marketing, sales, development, engineering and executive teams.

â?¢ Successful track record with trade and social media

â?¢ Knowledge of human resources/recruiting software is a plus

â?¢ Excellent organization and time management skills

â?¢ High level of energy an enthusiastic team player and dedication to excellence

â?¢ BA degree.

Come join our team and experience the Taleo difference!  We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefits.  To apply, visit the careers section of our website at www.taleo.com.

Job: Marketing
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Individual Contributor

Shift: Day Job
Scedule: Full-time

Travel: No

Primary Location: US-CA-Dublin
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Source: Venture Beat