Applico | Director of Communications | NYC | ONSITE
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Applico is the world's first Platform Innovation company. In this role, you’ll work with our CEO and Marketing Coordinator to execute our company’s marketing strategy and initiatives.
You’ll have the opportunity to work with a team of business model designers, product managers, designers and engineers to help our clients launch &amp; scale cutting-edge platforms for both new companies &amp; successful startups, as well as Fortune 100 companies looking to embrace business model innovation.
You’ll be working with the people who wrote the book on platforms &amp; help grow Applico into a world-renowned platform innovation firm. You’ll pick up platform expertise along the way and be in a position to advise our clients on growth hacking initiatives.
Role: 
Conduct PR outreach for the company, aiming to feature Applico in media outlets 
Write press releases highlighting company viewpoints and developments 
Obtain press coverage for company initiatives, such as events or publications 
Execute outreach to conferences in pursuit of speaking slots 
Support marketing team on content and event production and social media strategies
Skills/Experience: 
2-5 years in the PR world, preferably in an agency setting or at a tech company 
Must be passionate about tech/startups, staying updated, and commenting on the latest tech trends 
Ideally, a network of industry contacts in the tech world available on Day 1 
Unafraid to experiment with tactics 
Strong work ethic, willing to put in a late night here and there 
Sharp writing skills preferred
Compensation
$50K – $90K
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