Director of Public Relations

Rumble - Career Page•Washington, DC

1d•$172,000 - $194,000

About The Position

Rumble is seeking a Director of Public Relations to establish and lead the company's PR function. This role involves shaping narratives for consumer products, cloud and AI infrastructure, and the company as a whole. The Director will operate within a complex communications ecosystem, integrating B2C product storytelling, B2B positioning, and investor-facing narratives. This position starts as a hands-on individual contributor with a path to team leadership, managing external agencies, building media relationships, and playing a key role in launching the AI business narrative. It offers an opportunity to build, influence, and leave a lasting mark on a high-growth company's public presence.

Requirements

8–10 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or related fields, ideally within high-growth, later-stage companies.
Proven experience developing and executing integrated PR strategies that elevate brand awareness and manage corporate reputation.
Strong media relationships across both B2B and consumer press, with a track record of securing meaningful coverage.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with experience crafting executive and media-facing communications.
Experience managing external agencies and cross-functional stakeholders in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.
Ability to operate as a hands-on leader, balancing strategy and execution in an evolving environment.
Strong judgment and composure in handling sensitive issues, including crisis communications.
Familiarity with the modern media ecosystem, including the impact of AI and evolving digital distribution channels.
Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a publicly traded or high-visibility company with exposure to investor relations and shareholder communications.
Background in technology, media, or other reputation-sensitive industries.
Experience supporting executive media training and spokesperson development.
Familiarity with digital communications, social media strategy, and performance analytics tools.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead Rumble’s public relations strategy across corporate, B2B, and B2C narratives, aligning with brand, reputation, and business objectives.
Define and tell the story of Rumble’s evolving ecosystem, including the launch of Quake AI and how it integrates with Rumble’s broader platform and products.
Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and industry influencers across both B2B and consumer media landscapes.
Own media outreach and external communications, including press releases, pitches, talking points, FAQs, and executive messaging.
Partner closely with Investor Relations and external IR agencies to ensure alignment between public narratives and shareholder communications.
Advise senior leadership on messaging, media strategy, and reputation risk related to major company initiatives and announcements.
Lead crisis communications planning and execution, ensuring rapid, thoughtful responses to emerging issues.
Oversee and manage external PR agencies and vendors, ensuring high-quality execution and strong return on investment.
Drive executive visibility and thought leadership, including media opportunities, speaking engagements, and contributed content.
Track and analyze PR performance, including media coverage, sentiment, and message pull-through, using insights to refine strategy.
Build and scale the PR function over time, including hiring and developing internal team members.