Remote | Head of Communications — $250,000–$400,000/year

24-Mag•New York, NY

1d•Remote

About The Position

We are sharing a full-time opportunity for an experienced communications leader with deep expertise in public relations, media strategy, executive communications, thought leadership, partnerships, and external communications to lead how a high-growth technology organisation is represented across media, customers, and the broader technology ecosystem. Selected professionals will own external communications strategy, develop company and executive messaging, build relationships with journalists and industry stakeholders, manage communications partners, and lead response strategies around major announcements and time-sensitive issues.

Requirements

Significant experience leading communications or public relations for high-growth technology companies
Strong strategic communications and media-relations background
Proven record of securing high-quality media coverage
Established relationships with journalists and relevant industry stakeholders
Experience leading communications for product launches and major company announcements
Exceptional writing, storytelling, and verbal communication skills
Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible narratives
Experience developing executive thought-leadership programmes
Comfortable preparing executives for interviews, speaking engagements, and media interactions
Experience managing PR agencies, vendors, or communications partners
Strong strategic judgement and ability to manage competing priorities
Experience working effectively in fast-paced remote environments
Work must be completed without using confidential or proprietary information belonging to any employer, client, agency, partner, institution, or other third party

Nice To Haves

Background in AI, developer tools, enterprise software, or B2B SaaS is advantageous
Familiarity with emerging technologies is beneficial
Crisis-communications experience is highly valuable
Experience collaborating with distributed teams is advantageous
Prior experience in AI or emerging technology is advantageous but not required

Responsibilities

Own and execute the organisation's external communications strategy
Develop communications plans aligned with company priorities and growth objectives
Shape messaging across product, corporate, and ecosystem initiatives
Coordinate communications around major launches and announcements
Build consistent positioning across external channels
Build relationships with journalists, analysts, creators, and industry influencers
Secure earned media across digital, print, broadcast, podcast, and social channels
Identify relevant media opportunities and develop targeted outreach
Maintain strong long-term relationships with press and industry contacts
Support proactive and reactive media engagement
Develop messaging for executives and senior company leaders
Position leaders through interviews, speaking engagements, bylines, and media opportunities
Prepare briefing documents, talking points, and executive communications materials
Provide media coaching and preparation for high-profile engagements
Strengthen executive visibility and credibility across relevant audiences
Develop communications for product launches, partnerships, and company announcements
Translate complex technical topics into clear and compelling narratives
Adapt messaging for customers, media, partners, and industry audiences
Maintain consistency across corporate and product communications
Support strategic storytelling around emerging technology initiatives
Manage external PR agencies and communications partners
Coordinate vendors and specialist communications resources where required
Lead crisis and rapid-response communications
Balance multiple communications priorities in fast-moving situations
Collaborate across internal teams to ensure accurate and timely external messaging