Senior Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Manager

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation packages
• Flexible PTO
• Parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Employee equity