Communications Associate

About Foursquare 

Foursquare is the leading independent location technology and data cloud platform dedicated to building meaningful bridges between digital spaces and physical places. Our proprietary technology unlocks the most accurate, trustworthy location data in the world, empowering businesses to answer key questions, uncover hidden insights, improve customer experiences, and achieve better business outcomes. A pioneer of the geo-location space, Foursquare’s location tech stack is being utilized by the world’s largest enterprises and most recognizable brands.

About the Position: 

Foursquare is seeking a Communications Associate to join the communications team. Communications at Foursquare drives the company’s story in a compelling and differentiated way to create market-leading brand perception as the #1 trusted, independent location tech platform. 

We are looking for an individual who is highly organized and can be agile in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you’ll support the comms team with day-to-day admin duties to keep the infrastructure of our team strong. You’ll have a sharp eye for detail, internal comms capabilities, a pulse on the latest news happenings and a strong writer's ability. This role is for someone looking to grow in their communications career, and the ideal candidate is a dynamic self-starter with an unquenchable thirst to learn. 

In this role, you’ll: 

• Provide administrative support and assist day-to-day operations of the team, such as keeping Asana tickets and cross-company calendars up-to-date 
• Assist with press relations and maximize media opportunities by vetting earned opportunities, creating media lists, and developing first drafts of pitches & briefing materials for Foursquare spokespeople 
• Oversee the team’s quarterly PR reporting for internal and external comms
• Project manage the content creation and population for Foursquare’s blog, coordinating an editorial calendar cross-teams
• Assist with light research for blog posts, e-books, external op-eds, and bylines 
• In partnership with PR agency, maintain speaking engagement, awards and editorial calendars, and competitor intelligencer tracking
• Collaborate with PMMs to understand and amplify latest updates across the business 
• Support internal comms activities, such as Fireside Chats, Intranet management, promoting awards and other company wins, as well as project managing the creation/deployment of internal comms emails 

What you’ll need: 

• 1+ years of experience in communications, ideally for or at an enterprise technology company or PR agency focused on tech clients 
• A self-starter attitude with strong time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines 
• A desire to cultivate strong relationships with journalist and publication representatives
• Experience writing business communications (e.g., executive emails, blog posts, press releases) 
• Understanding of how to work cross-functionally on logistics, content, and strategy for internal or external audiences of various sizes 
• Knowledge of PR reporting (quarterly readouts), tracking coverage trends, milestones and opportunities 
• Professionalism owning multiple deliverables and working in a deadline-driven environment 
• You seek feedback as opportunities for growth and development
• Your own unique talents! If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications outlined above, we encourage and welcome you to still apply! 

At Foursquare, we are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits that are in line with industry and market standards.  Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, and specific office location.

The annual total cash compensation range is $50,000-$70,000 however actual salaries can vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills and competencies, as well as location. 

Salary is just one component of Foursquare’s total compensation package, which includes restricted stock units, multiple health insurance options, and a wide range of benefits!

Benefits and Perks

• Fully Flexible Workplace - work from home, one of our offices or a combination of the two!
• Unlimited PTO - rest and recharge when you need it!
• Industry Leading Healthcare - comprehensive and competitive health, vision, dental, life insurance
• Savings and Investments - 401(k) with company match
• Home Office Setup - you get all necessary hardware and internet reimbursement 
• Family Planning and Fertility Programs - programs via Carrot and Maven
• Employee Resource Groups - to help you stay connected

Things to know…

Foursquare is proud to foster an inclusive environment that is free from discrimination. We strongly believe in order to build the best products, we need a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds. This leads to a more delightful experience for our users and team members. We value listening to every voice and we encourage everyone to come be a part of building a company and products we love.

Foursquare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.