Managing Director, Research & Media Engagement

About the Company

Innovative search engine analyzing companies' financial insights

Industry
Computer Software

Type
Privately Held, VC-backed

Founded
2008

Employees
1001-5000

Funding
$76-$100 million

Categories

• Search Engine
• Finance
• FinTech
• Internet
• Technology
• Investment Banking
• Media & Internet
• Search Engines & Internet Portals
• Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• SaaS

Specialties

• semantic search
• investment research
• company research
• competitive intelligence
• market intelligence
• sentiment analysis
• equity research
• market research
• and corporate strategy

Business Classifications

• SAAS
• B2B

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Managing Director for Research & Media Engagement to lead a strategic program focused on thought leadership, proprietary research, and media relations. The successful candidate will be responsible for scaling and managing the Media Access Program, cultivating relationships with the press, industry analysts, and influencers, and proactively pitching platform insights and research. This role demands a creative and strategic thinker with a proven track record in editorial or journalist roles, a strong understanding of media relations, and the ability to develop a thought leadership program that leverages the company's robust data and insights. The role also involves serving as the platform and data expert, collaborating with internal teams to package content for external distribution, and becoming a subject matter expert in the company's products.Applicants for this role should have a passion for technology, generative AI, and search, and be enthusiastic about becoming an expert in the company's platform, content sets, and customer verticals. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to engage in creative storytelling and spin complex questions from the media. An analytical mindset and the ability to translate stories into compelling narratives are also required. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of financial services and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership. The role is suited to a candidate who is adept at building relationships and is committed to supporting the company's growth through their work in research and media engagement.

Hiring Manager Title
Sr. Director of Corporate and Brand Marketing

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Business Development
• Strategy
• Advertising/Media Planning