Senior Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Manager
United States
Full Time
2 hours ago
$105,000 - $115,000 USD
Key skills
GoAILeadership
About this role
Role Overview
Lead integrated PR and media strategy to drive earned media coverage and brand visibility across Tier 1 and Tier 2 business and technology outlets.
Mature Transcend’s analyst relations program, building and maintaining relationships with Tier 1 industry analysts (e.g., Gartner, Forrester, IDC) to strengthen Transcend’s positioning in key industry reports and evaluations.
Own and iterate Transcend's corporate narrative, crafting compelling, category-defining stories that resonate across media, analysts, policymakers, employees, and executive audiences, and ensure it is consistently reflected across all communications channels and touchpoints.
Lead internal communications program to align Transcend’s remote workforce, drive cultural cohesion, and ensure consistent executive messaging.
Mature and manage Transcend’s public policy function, engaging on regulatory issues and opportunities in data privacy, AI governance, and related domains.
Drive communications-led product and company launches, partnering with Product, Marketing, and Executive Leadership to amplify milestones through media, analysts, and owned channels.
Develop and execute executive thought leadership programs, including speaking engagements, bylined articles, and executive social media presence.
Manage relationships with external agencies and consultants, ensuring alignment with company objectives and ROI on spend.
Monitor and report on share of voice, media coverage quality, and analyst engagement metrics to continuously refine strategy.
Collaborate cross-functionally with cross-functional teams to ensure messaging cohesion across all go-to-market initiatives.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
6-8 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, public affairs, or analyst relations.
Demonstrated track record of securing earned media coverage in Tier 1 business and technology publications.
Experience managing analyst relations programs and maintaining relationships with firms such as Gartner, Forrester, or IDC.
Exceptional writing and storytelling ability; capable of crafting compelling narratives for media, analysts, executives, and employees.
Experience managing external PR agencies or communications consultants.
Highly cross-functional and collaborative; able to lead without authority in a remote environment.
Strong strategic thinking with the ability to connect communications programs to measurable business outcomes.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shaping clarity around emerging categories and regulatory landscapes.