External Communications Manager Job Description: About our External Communications Manager role: As our External Communications Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of corporate, product, and customer PR, telling impactful stories every day. In this product-focused role, you’ll represent Sage’s innovative technology in North America. Working with a global team, you’ll create and implement strategic communication campaigns to boost awareness and success of our ground breaking products. What's in it for you: In this role, you’ll have the chance to lead and shape business strategies across North America, working closely with both US and Canadian teams. You’ll enjoy a high level of autonomy, allowing you to carve out your own path and own the product space. This dynamic position lets you drive the narrative of our technological advancements and make a significant impact on our market approach and product experience. The successful candidate will need to work from our offices 3 days a week. #LI-CR1 Key Responsibilities: You’ll have the freedom to develop and manage external communications programs, including: This role involves building and maintaining strong media relations, planning and executing communication strategies for product launches, and collaborating with customer teams to create media stories. It includes developing and distributing press releases, preparing executives for media interactions, and positioning them as thought leaders. Additionally, the role requires tracking and analysing PR campaign metrics to measure effectiveness and provide regular reports. Minimum experience - 6 years of PR experience: Proven ability to handle projects independently and produce celebrated content. - 2-3 years of product/technology experience: Understanding of technology’s impact and how products help customers thrive. - Strong writing skills: Demonstrated success with content samples. Proficiency in AP Style, Microsoft 365, and other platforms. - Storytelling ability: Capable of creating engaging, click-worthy stories and making software appealing. - PR strategy involvement: Active participation and enjoyment in PR strategy development. - Media relations: Knowledge of media appeal, story placement, and creative strategies for securing placements. - PR agency experience: Experience working with or for a PR agency, with strong organisational skills for managing agency operations. Your benefits • Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage • Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year • On-going training and professional development • Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation • Flexible work patterns and hybrid working Function: Corporate Affairs Country: United States Office Location: Atlanta Work Place type: Hybrid Advert Working at Sage means you’re supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions. Our colleagues are the best of the best. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential. Learn more about working at Sage:sage.com/en-us/company/careers/working-at-sage/ Watch a video about our culture:youtube.com/watch?v=h1-vs3zIpnc We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out atcareers@sage.com. Learn more about DEI at Sage:sage.com/en-us/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/