Senior PR & Communications Manager
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior PR & Communications Manager (Build-from-Scratch Role)
Location: Hybrid San Francisco CA (2 days onsite; MondayThursday in-office collaboration rhythm)
Compensation: $145000 $167000 base salary
Additional Compensation: Equity
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. no visa sponsorship
Benefits & Perks
The company offers a highly competitive and thoughtful benefits package:
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Stock options 401(k) with 4% employer match
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Medical dental and vision coverage FSA options
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Unlimited PTO (salaried) company holidays
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Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave (after 6 months)
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Life insurance short- and long-term disability coverage
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Work From Anywhere Month annual meeting-free weeks
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Meals provided commuter benefits team offsites and Customer Days
Hybrid Rhythm: Collaboration drives impact. MondayThursday are intentional in-office days for faster execution deeper connection and better decision-making.
The Opportunity
HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for a fast-growing software development company seeking a Senior PR & Communications Manager to build and lead its PR function from the ground up.
This is a highly visible high-ownership role for a proactive storyteller who can define communications strategy shape differentiated narratives and consistently secure top-tier media coverage. Initially operating as a team of one you will establish the internal foundation and external credibility that will scale long-term.
This role is best suited for PR leaders who have built in-house communications at high-growth startupsnot candidates coming exclusively from agency environments.
Key Responsibilities
Candidates will be considered for interview based on demonstrated ability to perform the following responsibilities:
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Develop and execute a proactive PR strategy and roadmap transitioning efforts from reactive to forward-looking
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Build and own the companys narrative across AI innovation SMB impact and major product initiatives
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Secure consistent Tier 1 and Tier 2 media coverage elevating brand credibility and visibility
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Lead data-driven storytelling initiatives using proprietary insights to craft compelling market narratives
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Partner cross-functionally with Data Product and Leadership teams to surface insights and shape differentiated positioning
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Drive communications for key launches industry moments and company milestones
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Establish scalable PR infrastructure including messaging frameworks media processes and internal comms readiness
Only candidates with proven high-impact media wins and in-house startup PR ownership will be considered.
Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)
These qualifications are mandatory. Candidates who do not meet all requirements will not be considered for interview.
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58 years of PR and communications experience including significant in-house startup experience
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Demonstrated track record securing Tier 1/Tier 2 U.S. media coverage (deal breaker)
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Established relationships with U.S.-based business and technology reporters
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Proven experience building narrative using first-party data and insights
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Ability to operate as a team of one in a lean fast-moving environment
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Deep specific PR/communications expertise (not generalist marketing)
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Strong job longevity and sustained impact in prior roles (no freelance/temp/contract-heavy backgrounds)
Preferred Qualifications (Strong Differentiators)
Candidates with the following background will be viewed as standout applicants:
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Experience building PR functions from scratch at high-growth startups
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Track record positioning AI-driven products and modern SMB technology narratives
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Background at data-driven SMB SaaS companies with strong internal storytelling cultures
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Comfort partnering directly with product and analytics teams to develop differentiated insights
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Proven ability to move quickly with limited resources while maintaining high editorial quality
Who Thrives in This Role
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PR leaders who want full ownership not narrow execution
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Storytellers who can connect data product and market narrative into media-worthy moments
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Operators who thrive in high-growth build-from-zero environments
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Candidates excited to shape how AI and SMB innovation are communicated at scale
HireNow Staffing Disclaimer
HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Press Releases
- Conflict Management
- Social Listening
- Event Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Copywriting
- Writing Skills
