Drew B's take on tech PR

One of 'those' jobs... Facebook hiring a UK PR manager in London

Thanks to a couple of friends over on Twitter I saw this evening that Facebook is hiring a UK PR manager to work in London. In the interest of helping them out, and at the risk of losing a member of staff (I hope not!! But most people I know would love a chance to work at Facebook) here is the job ad which can be found in full here:

Manager, Public Relations (London)

London, UK

Description

The Manager of Public Relations will provide creative and strategic communications support for all of Facebook’s efforts in the U.K. The successful candidate will be an excellent writer, with strong experience in developing and executing high-profile national communications efforts, managing press relations and handling corporate issues. The role is hands-on, and will manage proactive and reactive communications, from strategy to messaging to execution. This position is full-time and is located in Facebook’s London office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute UK-specific communications strategies and initiatives to support Facebook’s product, Platform, monetization and policy efforts Interface and consult regularly with cross-functional teams across the company, many of whom are based in California
• Drive positive coverage across a broad range of media, including consumer, business and advertising trade outlets
• Protect and enhance the reputation of Facebook and its products
• Support and manage the creation of press materials and customer/partner reference programs
• Respond to and route incoming media requests from U.K. media
• Manage agency support
• Organize press briefings, media sessions, and events
• Prepare briefing materials and manage executive spokespeople

Requirements

• Minimum bachelors degree, post-graduate or professional degrees preferred
• 8-10 years professional experience, both agency and in-house preferred, UK experience required
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of AP style writing preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Ability to think, plan, and execute resourcefully
• Experience in the Internet technology industry a plus Passion for Facebook essential

 

How I used the social web to get into work today

Had I relied on the information the train and tube firms published I'd have stayed at home today. National Rail's site was down, Transport for London's site was far too vague, and mainstream media's announcements and updates were full of melodrama. Instead I used Twitter searches for the places I was hoping to travel through and found a route in and out of work today. Searching for terms such as Paddington, Circle Line and Barbican showed me that there was a route into the office when other information I was being fed elsewhere was suggesting otherwise.

It did take me an hour longer than usual, but I finished my assignment, and have everything I need were I to be snowed in for another week :)

Wifi in the underground

I just saw this story on Techmeme that the BART, San Francisco and Silicon Valley's underground system, has agreed to install wifi. Now all those information addicted commuters needn't worry that they're suffering down time as they can continue surfing while they whizz around under the city.

I wonder if London Underground would ever consider something like that?