Position Title: Corporate Communications Specialist
Department: Marketing
Reports to: Editorial Manager
Apply to: careers.marketing@riptown.com.

Company Information: Please see our website, riptown.com

Riptown.com Media (riptown.com) is an industry leader in the fields of marketing, advertising and software development. As the exclusive agency for our billion-dollar digital entertainment client, Riptown.com is responsible for producing everything from TV programs to music to online software applications. Simply put, Riptown.com operates in the fast lane of popular culture. As such, we are experts in all the latest technologies used to distribute today’s hottest content. TV, music, online gaming - name a form of entertainment and you could be involved in producing and marketing it. If it sounds like a great place to work - that’s because it is.

Do you understand professional sports, poker, mixed martial arts and entertainment? Are you a strong writer with web savvy who can reach global target audiences by combining direct marketing, public relations, and editorial content? If so, maybe you’ve got what it takes to join the Riptown.com Editorial team.

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Communications Specialist with 3+ years of direct email, public relations, and copywriting experience to work closely with the Email Marketing and Editorial teams on writing, editing and production of campaigns for our global online entertainment client.
The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of copy creation for email, direct marketing, public relations and web that support highly visible online marketing programs addressing brand and target audiences.

The Ideal Candidate...
* Excellent written, editing and verbal communication skills in English.
* Background in direct marketing/web copywriting (electronic and/or print) essential, including promotional, editorial and one-to-one writing styles.
* Proven ability to produce response-driven communications across all media.
* A professional portfolio of writing samples that demonstrate depth of direct marketing, public relations, editorial and strategic communications experience.
* Ability to work under deadline pressure, manage multiple projects and handle constant change.
* Demonstrated understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
* Demonstrated ability to convert marketing strategies into effective, results-oriented campaigns.
* Ability to implement programs and processes to optimize response, a/b test copy, click thru and conversion rates.
* Minimum 3 years of experience in a busy, marketing-led communications environment (corporate, editorial or agency).
* Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Advertising or other related field.

Preference given for:
* Understanding of the email industry including spam barriers.
* Knowledge of poker, casino, sports, mixed martial arts and entertainment.
* An understanding of AP Style.
* Experience in the European market.
* Multi-lingual; Spanish/German preferred.
* Experience with multiple CMS platforms.
* Knowledge of email distribution and CRM systems preferred.
* Experience with HTML and CSS.
* Understanding of mass email platforms / email service provider platforms.