WHAT IS BOX? 

Box is the world’s leader in Intelligent Content Management. We are trusted by more than 115K organizations around the world today, including nearly 70% of the Fortune 500 and leaders across deeply regulated industries (such as AstraZeneca, JLL, and Nationwide), to protect their data, fuel collaboration, and power critical workflows with secure, enterprise AI.

By joining Box, you will have the unique opportunity to continue driving our platform forward. Content powers how we work. It’s the billions of files and information flowing across teams, departments, and key business processes every single day: contracts, invoices, employee records, financials, product specs, marketing assets, and more. Our mission is to bring intelligence to the world of content management and empower our customers to completely transform workflows across their organizations. With the combination of AI and enterprise content, the opportunity has never been greater to transform how the world works together and at Box you will be on the front lines of this massive shift.

Founded in 2005, Box is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, and we have offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

WHY BOX NEEDS YOU

Box is looking for a seasoned professional to join the Communications team as a senior media strategist and driver of executive communications projects to help us expand beyond traditional media and PR strategies. You will partner closely with the senior leadership team to develop strategic content, manage and build relationships with new media — including podcasters, bloggers, B2B influencers, and more — to tell trend and feature stories about Box’s AI initiatives. If you’re the right candidate, you’re comfortable working with senior executives, have your finger on the pulse of modern media trends, and have deep interest in AI and its transformative impact on every business on the planet.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Foster relationships with media and influencers. Craft, pitch, and drive high-impact feature stories, respond to comments and queries, manage relationships with industry influencers, and encourage discussions that align with trends and topics relevant to Box’s business objectives (AI, content, etc.).

Partner with the Social, Brand, Product, and Product Marketing teams to develop media strategies to advance Box’s positions on industry issues (such as the future of AI), and craft messaging and positioning around key company priorities (such as building awareness of the Intelligent Content management Category).

Provide strategic communications counsel to c-level executives and leaders, including coaching, speaking and media training to Box leaders and spokespeople.

Develop strategic content — including keynote presentations, Op-Eds, storylines, digital and social content, FAQs, talking points, videos, and more.

Drive positioning and messaging for responses to key issues and industry developments that align to business initiatives.

WHO YOU ARE

Deeply connected within the AI and tech communities, with a strong pulse on on key events, influencers, and trends that Box should participate in and engage with (particularly within Silicon Valley but nationally as well)

Excellent media relations background and strong relationships with key B2B and AI influencers; successful history working on feature stories, profiles, executive Q&As and contributed content

Experience implementing & managing earned and paid influencer strategies in the B2B space

Experience working closely with senior executive leaders and partners to develop messaging and positioning, craft storylines, talking points and content across owned, earned and social channels

Experience managing executive engagements at conferences and events

Able to think strategically, execute tactically, and measure the impact of your results

Strong business acumen, analytical ability and outstanding written and oral communications skills

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that requires effective time management and managing multiple projects simultaneously

Sharp eye for detail, great writer and proven project management skills

You’ll have a sense of humor, and be comfortable with ambiguity

 REQUIRED SKILLS

BA/BS degree or equivalent

7+ years experience in Communications, Influencer Marketing, Public Relations (B2B a plus)

Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills

PREFERRED SKILLS

B2B/Enterprise software experience

Integrated marketing/PR agency experience

Experience working on AI products or at AI company

Box lives its values, with community and in-person collaboration being a core part of our culture. Boxers are expected to work from their assigned office a minimum of 2 days per week, with a focus on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Your Recruiter will share more about how we work and company culture during the hiring process.

Head-over-heels about this role — but not sure you meet all the requirements? Apply anyway! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Box, we take a big-picture approach to hiring that fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. If you're passionate about this opportunity, chances are, you shine pretty bright.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, and any other protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation. Box strives to respect the dignity and ‎‎independence of people with disabilities and is committed to giving them the same ‎‎opportunity to succeed as all other employees. Inclusiveness is core to our culture at Box, and we strive to ensure you get the most from your interview experience.

Box makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please complete this form. Reasonable accommodations may include scheduling adjustments, document dictation and beyond.

Notice to applicants in San Francisco:  Box, Inc and its related branches will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chair Ordinance.  The Fair Chance Ordinance is provided here. 

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