Public Relations / Communications Specialist - AI Native Tech

Eightfold • Santa Clara, CA

40d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the PR/Communications Specialist at Eightfold.ai, you will act as the architect of Eightfold’s media engine. Develop compelling stores that showcase Eightfold.ai software and models across the AI and HR Technology sectors. Pitch stories and collaborate with reporters to secure impactful press coverage.
You will lead the PR and media relations function by blending traditional PR grit with AI-augmented workflows to make sure Eightfold gets heard.
AI-Powered Media Relations: Act as the primary practitioner, using AI tools to identify hyper-relevant journalists and predict trending narratives before they peak.
AI-powered Press releases: Leverage generative tools to write and execute press releases that go beyond the standard fare and go to the top of a reporter’s stack.
Precision Storytelling: Secure impactful coverage by using LLMs to draft, iterate, and A/B test pitch angles, ensuring every outreach is personalized and data-backed.
Narrative Synthesis: Translate complex AI and HR tech concepts into compelling thought leadership. You’ll partner with executives to refine AI-generated drafts into high-signal, human-centric points of view.
Intelligent News Direction: Monitor the global media landscape using sentiment analysis and AI-driven monitoring tools to pivot strategies in real-time.
Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate with digital and social teams to ensure a unified brand voice across all automated and manual channels.
Partnerships: Orchestrate key partnerships and media opportunities for Eightfold execs and thought leaders.
Awards: Audit the ecosystem of awards to pursue the awards that position Eightfold as the AI leader of the talent/HR world. Set up exec interviews and chase awards to cement Eightfold as the AI leader in HR.
Communications: You'll translate complex AI stuff into thought leadership, working closely with execs. You'll coordinate with the digital and social media teams for a unified brand voice.
Campaign Activation: Help launch campaigns for Eightfold's new Agentic AI products. Positioning it as the enterprise standard for AI-led hiring.
Social & Growth Hacking: Use content to drive follower growth—call out those outdated "Legacy Traps."
Visual Direction: Work with AI tools to create high-impact visuals.
Market Disruption: Draft press releases and media pitches that position Eightfold as "Talent System of Action."
In this role, you will be a "Digital Worker" collaborator, partnering with our Agentic tools to scale our messaging globally.
Orchestrate the Narrative: You're shifting from just doing the work to orchestrating it, leveraging AI to create bold, visionary content.
AI is your Co-Pilot:
Finding the perfect journalists.
Writing press releases that actually get read.
Testing pitch angles (A/B testing for comms!).
Monitoring the news in real-time to pivot your strategy.

Requirements

• You are a Modern Communicator, meaning: You don’t just see the headlines; you understand the algorithmic shifts that drive them.
• You know the PR fundamentals but are ready to level up with new generative AI tools.
• You are super driven, detail-oriented.
• You're a true AI-Native—you are an early adopter of generative tools that augment your creativity.
• You know Agents eliminate tasks, not just speed them up.
• You thrive in a culture of "Human-in-the-Loop" excellence—where you embrace the use AI to scale your "hustle" and free up your mind for the creative risks that a machine can’t take.
• Your writing is sharp and future-focused.
• You're not afraid to tell the "uncomfortable truth" about outdated systems.
• You have the ability to turn technical stuff into compelling stories.
• No jargon fog. Your writing is sharp, ethically authoritative, and speaks of the future in the present tense.
• You are comfortable telling the "uncomfortable truth" that legacy systems are a thing of the past.
• Min 4+ years of PR/Communications experience at solid tech companies and/or agencies.
• Mastered the fundamentals of media engagement and writing pitch content, press releases and thought leadership articles. You are now ready to evolve…. using modern technology.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Super detail-oriented, especially for fact-checking AI outputs.
• Ability to uplevel technical messages into compelling narratives.
• Eagerness to seek out challenges and anticipate needs.
• Highly diligent with outstanding project-management skills.
• Think outside of launches to advance narratives through proactive opportunities
• Proven track record of generating impactful media coverage for technology.
• Executive-level confidence—you can advise VPs and CXOs on the public relations craft and best practices.
• Confidence working VPs and CXOs, setting expectations and providing them with data-driven counsel on how to navigate an AI-driven media cycle.
• Hybrid Mindset. Work out of the the Santa Clara HQ office 3 days a week to build human connections.
• Strategic Grit: Sharp attention to detail with the ability to "fact-check" AI outputs to ensure technical accuracy and brand safety.
• You have a voracious appetite for AI. Fluent in AI tools for writing, research, and productivity.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors or Masters degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling stores that showcase Eightfold.ai software and models across the AI and HR Technology sectors.
• Pitch stories and collaborate with reporters to secure impactful press coverage.
• Lead the PR and media relations function by blending traditional PR grit with AI-augmented workflows to make sure Eightfold gets heard.
• Act as the primary practitioner, using AI tools to identify hyper-relevant journalists and predict trending narratives before they peak.
• Leverage generative tools to write and execute press releases that go beyond the standard fare and go to the top of a reporter’s stack.
• Secure impactful coverage by using LLMs to draft, iterate, and A/B test pitch angles, ensuring every outreach is personalized and data-backed.
• Translate complex AI and HR tech concepts into compelling thought leadership.
• Partner with executives to refine AI-generated drafts into high-signal, human-centric points of view.
• Monitor the global media landscape using sentiment analysis and AI-driven monitoring tools to pivot strategies in real-time.
• Collaborate with digital and social teams to ensure a unified brand voice across all automated and manual channels.
• Orchestrate key partnerships and media opportunities for Eightfold execs and thought leaders.
• Audit the ecosystem of awards to pursue the awards that position Eightfold as the AI leader of the talent/HR world.
• Set up exec interviews and chase awards to cement Eightfold as the AI leader in HR.
• Translate complex AI stuff into thought leadership, working closely with execs.
• Coordinate with the digital and social media teams for a unified brand voice.
• Help launch campaigns for Eightfold's new Agentic AI products.
• Positioning it as the enterprise standard for AI-led hiring.
• Use content to drive follower growth—call out those outdated "Legacy Traps."
• Work with AI tools to create high-impact visuals.
• Draft press releases and media pitches that position Eightfold as "Talent System of Action."
• Orchestrate the Narrative: You're shifting from just doing the work to orchestrating it, leveraging AI to create bold, visionary content.
• Finding the perfect journalists.
• Writing press releases that actually get read.
• Testing pitch angles (A/B testing for comms!).
• Monitoring the news in real-time to pivot your strategy.

Benefits

• equity awards
• Hybrid Work @ Eightfold: We embrace a hybrid work model that aims to boost collaboration, enhance our culture, and drive innovation through a blend of remote and in-person work. We are committed to creating a dynamic and flexible work environment that nurtures the collaborative spirit of our team.
• Eightfold.ai provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level