Communications Manager
About The Position
Tala is an AI-native credit infrastructure company focused on the global majority. With over $500 million in funding, Tala has provided over $7 billion in capital to more than 13 million customers across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. The company is building a robust dataset on thin-file borrowers and aims to unleash the economic power of the global majority. Tala is recognized by CNBC and Forbes for its work in fintech and has a remote-first approach with office hubs in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India. The company seeks daring, data-driven leaders passionate about building trust and credit infrastructure. The Communications Manager role requires a blend of external and internal communications expertise, including managing corporate social content, public relations/media relations, and employee engagement. This is a highly visible position that will involve reporting to c-suite executives.
Requirements
- 5+ years experience in communications in-house or agency
- Strong communicator that can implement strategies across different channels
- Strong understanding of crypto and AI
- Strong relationships with key media, reporters, and stakeholders
- Excellent knowledge of corporate communications strategies including PR & owned content (e.g., blog, social media)
- Strong analytical skills to measure and optimize content performance
- Creative problem solver and fast learner
- Ability to work cross functionally with different teams and handle sensitive information
- Detail-oriented approach with ability to work under pressure to meet deadline
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Leverage AI to create efficiencies
- Highly organized and strong project management skills
Responsibilities
- Ideate and execute thought-leadership programs for CEO and CPO, including proactive media relations, podcasts & events
- Create and foster media relationships to drive company coverage
- Analyze and track global coverage and develop and execute newsjacking ideas
- Assist in drafting/editing briefing docs, pitch notes, and press releases
- Own Tala’s corporate content: website, blog, and social, awards submissions
- End-to-end ownership of employer engagement initiatives: social amplification, slack channels, internal meetings and other internal communications efforts
- Collaborate with the People team to assist in initiative roll-outs (e.g., working norms, pulse surveys)
Benefits
- Remote-first approach
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
