Senior PR Manager

Perk•Chicago, IL

18h•$123,500 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is seeking a seasoned Senior PR Manager to lead its US and UK media presence. This is a high-impact role focused on establishing Perk as a leading voice in major business and financial press. The ideal candidate will have deep journalist relationships, a sharp corporate narrative, and the ability to work at the pace of a major news cycle. This role is for a natural communicator who understands financial and business media, can translate complex tech and AI narratives into compelling stories, and can prepare C-suite executives for interviews on short notice.

Requirements

Extensive experience in PR or corporate communications with a clear focus on the US and UK market.
Deep, existing relationships with Tier 1 US and UK financial and business press.
Proven track record securing earned coverage (digital and broadcast).
Financial communications background, experienced in handling funding rounds, M&A, and business performance narratives.
Experience building compelling corporate narratives, translating complex positioning into differentiated stories for business press.
Demonstrated experience working directly with senior leadership teams to craft commentary and prepare C-suite spokespeople.
Strong agency management background, comfortable briefing, managing, and holding agencies accountable.
Strong background in B2B technology, fintech, or SaaS.
Sharp editorial judgment.
Strong writing skills for press releases, bylines, executive commentary, and media briefings.
Confident media trainer and spokesperson coach for C-suite executives.
Comfortable working with data (survey results, product analytics, market research) and shaping it into a clear, pitchable narrative.
Commercially minded, understanding how PR contributes to pipeline, brand salience, and competitive positioning.
Comfortable building AI into day-to-day PR workflows (drafting, research, monitoring, reporting) to work faster without sacrificing judgment or quality.
Self-starter who can own a US and UK PR program independently and support the Director of Communications on corporate and financial priorities, while collaborating closely with a global team.
Comfortable working across time zones and managing multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
Data-driven approach, using coverage data, share of voice, and inbound metrics to inform strategy and demonstrate ROI.
Thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment where priorities shift quickly.
Intellectually curious, reads widely, spots trends early, and brings proactive story ideas.

Responsibilities

Own the US and UK media strategy, including proactive pitching, newsjacking, reactive press office, and crisis communications.
Serve as the primary point of contact for US and UK journalists and the internal expert on those media landscapes.
Build and deepen relationships with journalists at top-tier publications like WSJ, Bloomberg, the FT, CNBC, and Forbes.
Cultivate genuine relationships for background briefings and exclusives that build long-term credibility.
Work with senior leadership to develop and maintain Perk's corporate narrative, ensuring consistent and compelling messaging on growth, financial performance, AI innovation, and platform positioning.
Partner closely with the C-suite to build their media profiles, craft commentary, prepare spokespeople for interviews, and develop a proactive profiling strategy.
Translate Perk's AI and technology innovation into media-ready stories, making complex product developments accessible and newsworthy for mainstream business press.
Brief, manage, and hold US and UK PR agencies accountable to clear KPIs, while building in-house capability.
Integrate AI tools into day-to-day PR operations for media monitoring, drafting, research, and reporting to enhance speed and sharpness.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and equity ownership
20 vacation days and 12 public holidays
Three medical plans with company contributions and HSA option
Comprehensive benefit plans covering dental, vision, and Wellhub’s gym subscription from start date
Life and disability policies from start date, with options for voluntary buy-up plans
401(k) plan with company matching contributions
Partner discounts on pet insurance
Unforgettable Perk events, including annual summer party
Spring Health wellbeing support (12x therapy and 12x coaching sessions for you and loved ones)
12-16 weeks paid parental leave
16 paid hours per year for volunteering
Up to 20 'Work from Anywhere' days per year
Four-week fully paid sabbatical after 5 years
Relocation support