Senior Manager of Public Relations, Guidewire
EMEA
Back-end software for P&C insurance
Open for applications
Back-end software for P&C insurance
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To constantly improve, so insurance companies can successfully respond to customer needs in a world where technology and risk are changing dramatically.
Role
Who you are
- The preferred candidate is a talented and compelling writer with a deep understanding of the products and trends shaping the insurance industry
- Bachelor's degree preferred in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, international relations, or related fields
- 5-7 years experience working as part of a global PR team ideally in a non-HQ location, with direct responsibility for PR agency management
- Deep knowledge of insurance industry preferred
- Fluency in English and German or French required, including speaking, reading, and writing
- Exceptional, demonstrated writing and copy editing skills - samples required
- Strong, clear communication skills and ability to work across teams, disciplines, cultures, countries, and time zones
- Superior attention to detail and ability to manage projects to completion with a high level of autonomy
- Willingness to travel (domestic and international) occasionally and work after hours during emergency responses are required in the role
- Positive, solutions-oriented approach to work
- Passion for collaboration and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Fluency in Google Suite
What the job involves
- Guidewire is seeking an experienced, multilingual PR professional with deep knowledge of the insurance sector to join the Communications team to support operations and agency partners in the U.K., France, and Germany
- This role reports to the Head of Communications
- Working alongside a world-class Communications team and regional subject matter experts, this role will:
- Develop and distribute EMEA-related press releases, from draft through approvals, translations, distribution, and promotion
- Manage the strategic direction and day-to-day activities of PR agency partners in the U.K., France, and Germany, and provide ad hoc PR support for initiatives across EMEA
- Manage the PR budget for the U.K., French, and German PR programs
- Serve as primary owner of EMEA PR content (press releases, news articles, and blogs) on guidewire.com and make regular updates
- Lead the four-country Guidewire consumer research study in cooperation with regional PR agency partners
- Serve as a thought partner and Communications team liaison to regional teams including Sales, Alliances, Product Marketing, and Demand Generation
- Provide writing and copyediting support as needed in English and French or German, including bylines, media alerts, blogs, messaging, talking points, and narrative storytelling
- Edit and develop social media post content to ensure relevant and timely topics are promoted in Guidewire’s voice
- Provide support for staffing and/or sourcing spokespeople to support analyst and consultancy briefings
- Support attending media and analysts onsite at Guidewire events, as needed
- With Sr. Director of Communications and VP Corporate Marketing, serve as regional lead during cyber or other crises, ensuring that cross-functional response and executive teams have support and training and that urgent media/social media opportunities are professionally handled
Our take
Insurance is an age-old industry rooted in ancient technology. Despite the substantial power and revenue of these companies, their backend systems have become outdated, leading to rising relative costs. The challenge of modernizing such entrenched systems has been a significant hurdle for many insurers.
Guidewire is at the forefront of transforming Property and Casualty insurance by offering cutting-edge software solutions delivered via the cloud. The company is dedicated to evolving its offerings through close collaboration with its extensive customer base. This intimate engagement helps Guideire refine and enhance its cloud solutions to better meet the needs of it sclients.
Despite its successes in facilitating the cloud transition, the future may see the emergence of insurance providers built on entirely different infrastructures. Guidewire's ability to adapt and leverage its expertise and adapt will be crucial for maintaining its role as a leading technology provider.
Steph
Company Specialist
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Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Mar 2008
$0.8m
SERIES C
Sep 2007
$24m
SERIES C
Total funding: $24.8m
Company values
- Integrity: We build and maintain honest, candid, and caring relationships with clients, potential customers, partners, investors, and of course, each other!
- Rationality: All we do is supported by factual evidence—whether it’s building awesome products, making decisions, or communicating with each other
- Collegiality: We’re in it together—so we’re all equal. We work in professional harmony, with respect, without arrogance, and as part of a structure where responsibility is shared and owned by all of us
Company HQ
South San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Articles
Leadership
Mike Rosenbaum
(CEO, not founder)Prior to Guidewire, they led Product Management and Go-To-Market Strategy for core CRM products at Salesforce and served in the US Navy as a Submarine Officer.
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