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Full-Time

Global B2B Communications Specialist

Posted on 7/9/2024

Pinterest

Pinterest

5,001-10,000 employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
AI & Machine Learning
Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Senior, Expert

London, UK

Category
PR & Communications
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Sales
Management
Public Speaking
Requirements
  • 6+ years of experience in corporate, advertising or B2B communications or project management.
  • Experience executing proactive PR launches including excellent project management skills.
  • Experience delivering results with outstanding verbal, written and storytelling skills.
  • Exceptional writing and communication skills to craft compelling materials including media pitches, communication strategies, talking points and much more in alignment with brand voice and objectives.
  • A self-starter who is proactive, can work across teams, and under tight deadlines.
  • Comfort working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Service and relationship-driven mindset.
Responsibilities
  • Support Pinterest’s global product launches and campaigns with strong project management and attention to detail.
  • Execute the comms tactics focusing on ways to secure these stories in top-tier consumer, business, technology and industry trade press globally.
  • Craft compelling blog posts, press releases, pitches, and other materials to amplify newsworthy announcements and ad initiatives globally.
  • Create briefs and prepare spokespersons for media interviews, and public speaking engagements.
  • Work with cross functional partners (i.e. sales) on brand campaigns, including developing campaign communications go to market plans, drafting key messages and pitches, getting alignment and approvals from brand partners, conducting press outreach and reporting on results.
  • Manage and evolve the communications roadmap across announcements and launches.
  • Develop operational best practices to enable the communications team to work with efficiency and with a global mindset.
  • Monitor and analyze press coverage to help shape our future strategy and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with global comms peers on ads initiatives across different regions, including product launches, campaigns, research and thought leadership.
  • Maintain relationships with top tier press through regular desksides, roundtable events and media interviews.
  • Help manage inbound inquiries relating to Pinterest’s ads business from B2B, ad and tech press.

Pinterest is a social media platform designed for users to discover and save ideas across various interests, such as recipes, home decor, and fashion. Users can create collections of visual bookmarks, called "pins," which are organized into themed boards. The platform primarily generates revenue through advertising, offering promoted pins that appear in users' feeds and search results, targeted based on user interests and behaviors. Additionally, Pinterest earns income through affiliate marketing by driving traffic to retailers' websites. What sets Pinterest apart from its competitors is its unique visual discovery engine, which helps advertisers connect with consumers actively seeking inspiration. The goal of Pinterest is to connect users with ideas and products that inspire them.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.9B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

32%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Pinterest's commitment to ESG initiatives, as highlighted in its 2024 Impact Report, enhances its brand reputation and appeal to socially conscious users and investors.
  • Collaborations with brands like Pacsun and the introduction of new features like video-sharing for boards indicate strong growth potential and increased user engagement.
  • The development of AI-powered advertising tools, such as personalized background generation, positions Pinterest as a leader in innovative ad solutions.

What critics are saying

  • The recent data leak incident could undermine user trust and lead to potential legal and financial repercussions.
  • The competitive landscape of social media is intense, with platforms like Instagram and TikTok potentially overshadowing Pinterest's unique offerings.

What makes Pinterest unique

  • Pinterest's visual discovery engine uniquely positions it as a platform where users actively seek inspiration, unlike other social media platforms that focus on passive content consumption.
  • The platform's targeted advertising model leverages user interests and behaviors, providing highly relevant ads that enhance user engagement and advertiser ROI.
  • Pinterest's integration of AI for background generation and video-sharing features demonstrates its commitment to innovation and staying ahead of social media trends.

Benefits

Flexible and generous vacation and holidays

Global year-end paid company holiday closure

Comprehensive mental and physical health benefits for you and your family

Retirement plans that allow for tax savings

Fitness offerings

Personal and professional development resources

Adoption support, paid parental leave, egg freezing (in the US) and other family building benefits

Discounts and perks

Meals and snacks in the office

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