Director PR Events

OverviewHEYDUDE is hiring a Director of Global Consumer Public Relations, Events & Influencer to lead global marketing efforts. The role focuses on building a premier strategy to grow brand and product awareness through media and consumer-focused outreach and events. You will partner with the brand marketing team, the collaborations team, product, and ecommerce channels to deliver magnificent storytelling and drive impactful media results.We are excited to bring this new position to life with someone who can bring our fast growing brand to new heightsWhat You'll DoStrategically build and coordinate global consumer PR and Influencer strategies and activations that will have a significant impact on brand perception and product desirabilityDevelop detailed annual planning for brand and product support and storytellingDrive communication strategies for coordinated marketing campaigns, product launches, and collabsIdentify real-time quick-strike opportunities while leading strategy and activationPlan and complete in-market activations and product showcasing events for consumers and media to increase awareness, trial, and affinityCraft strategies, tools, and templates to scale PR-focused marketing and influencer activations globallyCoordinate with the PR agency to facilitate progress updates and project tracking, support budget management, prioritize tasks, and effectively communicate status and plans to internal collaborators, as neededBuild detailed PR activation plans for Global Marketing, including media materials, messages, andtimelinesCoordinate with regional teams for local implementationContinuously measure and analyze the value of PR, including return on investment, to guide the delivery of actionable optimization recommendations for improved performance and growthAct as the primary point of contact for Product, Program, or Coordinated Marketing-specific media inquiries and interview requestsOffer strategic advice, input, and suggestions to the coordinated marketing group and cross-functionalcollaborators in relation to PR assistance, event and influencer activations for brand/productCollaborate with teams from various departments to establish objectives, establish budgets, and identify meaningful measures of ROI for media and customer-focused eventsActively monitor HEYDUDE and broader media trends in footwear and related categories, working closely with cross-functional teams to swiftly activate as applicableWhat You'll Bring to the TableBS or BA or equivalent experience in public relations, mass communications, journalism, or are related field10+ years of PR agency or brand experience with a consistent record in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentExperience in the footwear industry and globally scaled experience are not required, but a bug plusProficient in project management and skilled in leading cross-functional teams. You effectively plan projects, manage timelines, achieve results, and cultivate positive relationships.Ability to lead regional teams in the development and execution of global strategies; international media experience is desiredDetailed understanding of general PR and marketing principlesAbility to effectively  prioritize duties, understanding the important nature of the workAdvanced analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data and trends into actionable strategyA strong consumer focus and passion for product and brand building#LI-MK1The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We accept applications on an ongoing basis.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.Title: Director PR Events & Influencer Salary or Pay Range: $170,000 - $180,000  Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits. The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration.  The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.Job Category: Corporate