Director of Communications & Brand

Agora is a leading SaaS and FinTech platform transforming how real estate investment firms manage their capital investors and operations. Trusted by 1200 GPs owners/operators and investment firms globally we help teams streamline the full lifecycle of investment management from fundraising and onboarding to reporting distributions tax and back-office automation.

But were more than software. Were a team of bold thinkers innovators and real estate enthusiasts who believe complex processes should feel simple. Our platform combines modern technology with expert services helping customers raise more capital deliver a better investor experience and scale their businesses smarter.

Backed by leading VCs including Insight Partners and Qumra Capital Agora is growing rapidly and has been recognized as one of Globes Most Promising Startups a Best Start-Up Company to Work For by Duns 100 and one of Business Insiders Hottest PropTech Startups.

About the Role

Were looking for an exceptional Director of Communications & Brand to define and amplify Agoras voice reputation and market presence.

Reporting to the CMO youll own our communications strategy narrative and external presence while leading the PR Content Social and Communications functions. Youll help shape how Agora is perceived by customers investors partners employees media and the broader real estate and technology ecosystem.

This is a strategic leadership role that goes beyond traditional PR. Youll help position Agora as a trusted established and differentiated category leader while ensuring our brand and story are compelling and consistent across every touchpoint.

What Youll Do

• Own Agoras communications and narrative strategy defining our positioning messaging voice and differentiation in the market.
• Lead PR and media relations hands-on and in-house without relying on an external agency: building relationships with journalists analysts and industry voices directly and driving high-impact earned media yourself.
• Build and lead Agoras influencer program: identify recruit and manage relationships with relevant real estate fintech and proptech influencers and creators to expand Agoras reach and credibility.
• Lead Content and Social creating thought leadership executive content research customer stories and narratives that strengthen our position in the market.
• Drive brand perception developing campaigns and communications initiatives designed to increase awareness trust and market leadership.
• Partner with Creative and Design to ensure Agora consistently looks as strong as it sounds across campaigns content events and external communications.
• Build executive visibility working with the CEO CMO and leadership team on speaking opportunities thought leadership media awards and executive communications.
• Own Agoras external voice across the company partnering with Product Sales Customer Success People and other teams to ensure a consistent and differentiated brand experience.
• Build and lead a high-performing team across Communications PR Content Social and Influencer partnerships.
• Define and measure communications and brand KPIs including awareness trust share of voice media impact influencer program performance social engagement and market perception.

Agora is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with our mission of serving a diverse and global audience we value a diverse workforce and inclusive culture which reflects that. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin marital status disability and veteran status.

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Requirements:

• 7-10 years of experience in communications PR brand content or marketing leadership ideally in B2B SaaS FinTech PropTech or another complex technology category.
• Proven hands-on PR experience: pitching writing and securing coverage directly without depending on an external agency to execute.
• Experience building or running an influencer program from the ground up: sourcing partners managing relationships and measuring impact.
• Proven experience building or evolving a brand and shifting market perception.
• Deep expertise in communications storytelling positioning media relations and brand strategy.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and working closely with C-level executives.
• Exceptional writing editorial and storytelling skills.
• A strong understanding of how PR content social influencer creative and brand work together to build market leadership.
• A data-driven entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to move seamlessly between big-picture strategy and hands-on execution.
• Native-level English and excellent communication skills.

What Sets You Apart

Youve helped turn a company into a recognized category leader not simply by generating attention but by building credibility shaping perception and creating a distinctive point of view and youve done it with your own hands on the keyboard and the phone not just by directing an agency. You know how to make complex products and ideas simple compelling and relevant and you see communications and brand as a growth driver not simply a marketing function.