Stamford, CT, USA
37 days ago
Public Relations Specialist

What makes Gartner HR a GREAT fit for you?

When you become a member of Gartner HR, you’ll join a fast-paced, dynamic team. You’ll play a key role in our company’s continued double-digit growth. From talent acquisition and management to compensation, benefits, analytics and operations, finding and keeping the right people is what drives our continued success. Come to work every day excited by smart and creative colleagues and the chance to innovate and grow. If you love working with people and making the connection between great talent and company success, we want to connect with you.

About this role:

The PR Specialist will play a significant role in the development and execution of a holistic PR program for Gartner’s IT practice in the Americas to promote our expertise and thought leadership in the IT space, increasing our brand awareness among key targets (prospects and clients), shortening the sales cycle and contributing to the continued growth of the company worldwide.
 

What You Will do:

Work closely with the Senior PR manager to significantly contribute to the holistic PR program for Gartner’s IT practice in the Americas, focused on promoting our expertise and thought leadership, and generating brand awareness for Gartner in the IT spaceDevelop and maintain relationships with top-tier business and trade media in the technology space – proactively pitch our research and thought leadership, and respond to inbound requestsPartner with the Senior PR manager for the Americas to manage incoming media inquiries by understanding reporter’s deadlines and determining the right Gartner analyst for the topic to secure media coverage for GartnerCreate various written collateral, including media pitches, press releases, byline articles, expert Q&As and news perspectives and social media contentConduct rapid responses with the media when breaking technology news takes placeConduct outreach with the media in relation to external IT eventsProvide support with media outreach for Gartner Conferences – assist in developing holistic PR plans/timelines & deliverables (including PR Tool Kits, press releases/bylines articles/expert Q&As and Daily Highlights from Gartner conferences to secure press coverage in top tier mediaMaintain and refine media lists to ensure they are updated and currentDevelop and maintain IT analyst contact sheet & Market Data BookShare key media coverage via real-time emails to stakeholdersContribute to and update various tracking documents to accurately reflect resultsUtilize Business Wire to distribute media advisories and press releases; Post press releases/media advisories on Gartner NewsroomUnderstand social media best practices and actively participate in the relevant conversations happening on Twitter and LinkedInUtilize monitoring tools to track press coverage and share of voice for Gartner and competitors among a defined set of top tier business and trade reporters       

What You Will Need:

2-4 years’ experience in a public relations, corporate communications or marketing role, preferably in a large organization or PR agencyExperience working with multiple stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior executives in a professional, high-performing, fast-paced environmentMust have strong written / verbal / interpersonal communication skillsMust have experience with collaboration technology tools (ie: Google Drive, Google Docs, etc)Must be a self-starter who demonstrates independence and initiative in taking on and completing deliverables with minimal direction and oversight from supervisor. Experience in developing and executing communication processes utilizing a range of tactics and platformsAttention to detail and ability to juggle multiple tasks at onceExceptional collaboration and problem-solving skillsWillingness to learnSense of urgency when warrantedProcess oriented and foundational knowledge of the IT space is a plus

What We Offer:

Limitless growth and learning opportunitiesA collaborative and positive culture — Your team will be as smart and driven as youOutstanding compensation — Plus competitive benefits and generous time offA chance to make an impact — Your work will contribute directly to our strategy

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Who are we? 

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to more than 20,000 associates globally who support ~15,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work? 

Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

What do we offer? 

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. 

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 56,000 USD - 77,280 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.


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