Responsibilities

• Support and execute the company’s corporate PR strategy, including executive visibility for CEO and CFO, crisis and reputation communications, and media and investor engagement.
• Draft and own press releases, media statements, executive quotes, investor and shareholder messaging, and other external materials.
• Develop and execute strategies to raise visibility through earned media, owned channels, awards, speaking opportunities, and more.
• Advise internal and external stakeholders on communication strategy and positioning.
• Coordinate messaging and plans across teams, including Finance, Investor Relations, Legal, Marketing, International teams, executive team, and more.
• Serve as a strategic liaison and manage day-to-day coordination with PR agencies.
• Partner closely with Finance, Investor Relations, and Legal teams to lead communications strategies for major financial announcements and corporate milestones.
• Draft and refine internal and external financial materials, shareholder messaging, FAQs, and internal briefing docs.
• Ensure financial messaging is accurate, consistent, and aligned with broader corporate communications.
• Monitor and assess crises and issues that may impact corporate reputation, providing real-time counsel and communication plans.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in corporate communications and public relations with a specific focus on corporate, financial communications and issues and reputation management. B2B and public company experience required.
• Proven experience supporting high-growth technology companies through major funding, scale, or pre-IPO phases.
• Experience turning complex financial strategy into clear messaging for internal and external audiences.
• Demonstrated strength in media relations, with experience building and maintaining relationships with business and financial journalists.
• Proven experience working in both in-house and PR agency environments.
• Familiarity with M&A communications and corporate transaction-related work.
• Strong crisis communications and issues management experience.
• Track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional partners and agency teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, credible messaging for diverse audiences.
• Strong critical thinking skills and comfort operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Preferred

• Advanced degree is a plus

Benefits

• health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Learn more about our benefits by visiting Motive Perks & Benefits .
• Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.