Yelp is looking for a creative and results-oriented media specialist who can help us scale our local communications efforts throughout the U.S. All domestic media relations are handled in-house and the right candidate will be someone who embraces the challenge of managing projects from concept to completion. If you are someone who desires to be a part of the Yelp team and is wholly dedicated to advancing the Yelp story as we expand at a rapid clip, then this is the job for you!

About you:
Public Relations. Agency or in-house – at least 3-5 years
Experienced. Previous work in consumer product PR preferably tech
Above normal writing ability. Whip out a corporate press release, then digest it down to 140 characters with Yelp charisma
Innovator. Proven success in creating and executing local publicity/PR campaigns in social media
Interpersonal savvy. Ability to work effectively work with numerous remote colleagues
Tactical. Create and archive local media lists
Event planner. Conceptualize, negotiate, wrangle, plan and execute cool, fun and buzz-worthy media tours/events

About the job:
Develop creative local consumer campaigns that build awareness and drive interest in Yelp!
Publicize marketing campaigns and support media outreach at the local level
Provide support to our community management team on corporate communications initiatives
Mastermind effective social media strategies
Manage the master media list for the U.S.
Research and develop a master media archive
Travel 40% (read: see the best in the greatest cities in the U.S.!)

Other necessary requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or liberal arts
Skill with MS Word, PowerPoint and MS Excel
Interviewees will be expected to complete a writing assignment

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