Corporate Communications Lead, US

The Corporate PR Lead US will play a pivotal role in further shaping Wises US reputation as the global technology company that is building the best way to move and manage money around the world. 

This is a unique opportunity for someone that is passionate about corporate and financial communications as you will help strengthen Wises brand engagement among key business finance and tech audiences. To craft compelling narratives youll have the chance to work across various business functions to unlock  the business stories that instill confidence in our US strategy our customer-centricity and our culture..

Overview:
The Corporate PR Lead is an experienced communications professional that is eager to develop high-quality storylines that elevate Wise and the work were doing to build the network for the worlds money.

This role will be focused on managing Wises reputation in the US particularly across key national and financial press. Youll be comfortable handling complicated and tricky issues when they come up and working with internal teams and journalists to ensure that Wises reputation is upheld. Youre familiar with industry jargon and know how to dive into the product or a topic to understand the details and then simplify them for your audiences.

Your primary focus will be on the US while also working with members of the global PR team to deliver projects and brand engagement narratives globally. You have strong press contacts in national and financial media. Youre proactive creative and enjoy working in a fast-paced global team and organization.

Whats in it for you:

We offer you a position in the driving seat at one of the worlds foremost tech companies and a chance to truly be a part of something great. It goes without saying that youll be a part of a fun friendly atmosphere with plenty of opportunities to grow personally and professionally. Youll get a competitive salary flexible work hours and the opportunity for international travel. Everyone gets shares in the company too because we believe that what were building belongs to each of us.

What youll do:

• Content development and execution: Support the creation of high-quality financial communications materials from the conception stage including scripts press releases presentations messaging and Q&A documents to support financial results and other corporate announcements. Youll ensure all materials are accurate easy to understand and aligned with broader company messaging.

• Drive media engagement: Execute press relations by building and maintaining relationships with financial and business media owning these connections and prepping our executives for secured meetings and speaking opportunities. Youll lead on the development of briefing materials drafting responses to reporter inquiries and contributing to communications plans that enhance the companys reputation with key business and financial media.

• Award submissions and speaker support: Run point on the development of award submissions and speaking opportunities that propel our corporate priorities.   

• Handle crisis and issues management: Lead rapid response communications during sensitive situations coordinating with global teams and providing steady leadership under pressure.

• Partner cross-functionally: Develop relationships with stakeholders across IR Legal Marketing Product and Regional Global Leadership teams to ensure communications efforts are aligned and reflect consistent brand voice. Provide communications counsel and deliver feedback that will shape our strategy. 

• Develop smooth processes: Assist in creating a planning process that allows global workstreams to bring corporate moments to US audiences with ease. Youll offer guidance based on your experience implementing best practices for repeatable reporting.  

Qualifications :

What youll bring:

• Leadership experience: Youve spent 8 years building your career in public relations with a proven track record leading communications strategy. 

• Financial communications: At least 3-4 years in the financial communications space supporting PR efforts for a publicly traded company in the US.

• Strategic execution: Deep experience independently developing comprehensive strategies and creative storytelling that builds brand engagement and trust among key audiences. Youre not too senior to write a press release or brief an agency but youre strategic enough to shape direction.

• Influencing Leadership: You have experience with C-suite and regional leadership providing counsel that influences business decisions.

• Media relationships: Familiarity with the financial and business press landscape including existing connections and the ability to further build quality relationships. 

• Partner solutions: Have demonstrated the ability to work comfortably across a fast-paced organization to deliver quality materials that align stakeholder goals and meet audience expectations. 

• Crisis management experience: You can handle sensitive situations with composure having experience managing issues in regulated or complex environments. You know how to protect brand integrity while navigating challenging situations.

• Strong writing and communication skills: Crafting creative concepts strategic briefs press releases and leadership communications is second nature to you. You can distill complex information into compelling narratives and adapt tone for different audiences.

• Tech/fintech sector expertise: Youve worked in-house in this space so you understand product launches and their technical nuances regulatory complexity fast-paced environments and how to communicate these concepts to everyday people. 

Additional Information :

For everyone everywhere. Were people building money without borders  without judgement or prejudice too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse equitable and inclusive.

Were proud to have a truly international team and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time