Director of Communications
Updated on 11/30/2023
Mothership

51-200 employees

Delivery service
Company Overview
Mothership's mission is to build the future of freight so that businesses like yours can move faster than ever before.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Data & Analytics
B2B

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$76M

Founded

2017

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

41%

1 year growth

26%

2 year growth

33%
Locations
Remote
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Lead Generation
Marketing
Sales
Journalism
Communications
Lever (ATS)
CategoriesNew
Sales & Account Management
Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience in public relations, with a focus on logistics and supply chain management
  • A portfolio of work that has proven results
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively to drive business objectives through logistics-related PR initiatives
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to develop and execute effective logistics-related PR campaigns from start to finish
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple logistics-related PR projects simultaneously
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to communicate persuasively and clearly
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field such as marketing, journalism, communications, or English preferred
  • Accreditation by a professional society such as the Public Relations Society of America is desirable but not required
Responsibilities
  • In partnership with sales teams, you will use PR as a lever to help increase Motherships brand awareness, influence lead generation, and increase sales conversion through external validation
  • Develop a compelling company brand voice, tone, and story that resonates with both customers and carriers, and communicates Mothership’s unique value proposition to the public
  • Devise and implement a comprehensive PR strategy that aligns with Mothership’s business objectives and targets the appropriate media outlets and publications within our target industry verticals
  • Build and cultivate strong relationships with key media contacts in order to secure high-impact press coverage
  • Monitor and analyze trending media topics, news cycles, and social media conversations to stay ahead of the curve and identify opportunities for proactive PR outreach
  • Create compelling case studies, white papers, and thought leadership pieces that showcase Mothership’s expertise and insights in the last-mile space and positions us as a go-to resource for industry stakeholders
Desired Qualifications
  • Accreditation by a professional society such as the Public Relations Society of America