Communications Specialist, Apj

Elastic is an open source search company that powers enterprise search, observability, and security solutions built on one technology stack that can be deployed anywhere. From finding documents to monitoring infrastructure to hunting for threats, Elastic makes data usable in real time and at scale. Thousands of organizations worldwide, including Barclays, Cisco, eBay, Fairfax, ING, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, The Mayo Clinic, NASA, The New York Times, Wikipedia, and Verizon, use Elastic to power mission-critical systems. Founded in 2012, Elastic is a distributed company with Elasticians around the globe. Learn more at elastic.co

Are you passionate about the ever-evolving world of technology and eager to help a dynamic technology company share its story with the world? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Communications Specialist

As the Communications Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in amplifying our voice and crafting our communication strategies across the APJ region. Working jointly across different functions and teams, you will ensure that our messaging aligns with our company's values and resonates with a diverse audience.

**What You Will Be Doing**:

- Support the APJ Communications Director in developing and implementing communication plans aligning with our APAC region's business objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all communication channels, including social media.
- Coordinate with local and global PR agencies to support media relations efforts, ensuring effective communication and outreach to the APJ target audience
- Assist in creating and reviewing content, including press releases, articles, blog posts, social media updates, customer success stories, and other materials to elevate Elastic's and our thought leaders' visibility.
- Monitor and analyse industry trends and competitor activities, staying ahead of developments in generative AI, cloud technologies, and related fields.
- Assist in measuring the effectiveness of our communication programs and efforts through data analysis and reporting.

**What You Bring Along**:

- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Highly organized and with an eye for detail. Things move quickly here but there are always notes, spreadsheets, and lists
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Great teammate with the ability to work independently and autonomously
- Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a high-growth company and willing to do more than expected
- You have a 'let's-do-this' demeanor and are driven to see projects to completion
- Minimum 6-8 years of proven track record in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field

**Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People**:
As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you're looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn't matter if you're just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.
- Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
- Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
- Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
- Generous number of vacation days each year
- Double your charitable giving - We match up to $1500 (or local currency equivalent)
- Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
- Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

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