Lead Communications Manager

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead PR and executive communications, translating strategy into multi-channel programs, data-driven thought leadership, and research-backed narratives that build Daxko’s authority and measurable media impact.

  • Public Relations Strategy: oversee strategy, calendar, media relationships, and earned media to boost brand visibility.
  • Executive Communications: craft and place bylines, keynote messaging, social presence, and interview preparation for the ELT.
  • Research-led Authority: develop benchmark reports and data stories to position Daxko as an industry leader and improve SEO signals.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own Daxko’s overall public relations and media relations strategy — including the annual PR plan, editorial calendar, agency oversight, media list development, and the strategic relationships with tier-one journalists, trade press editors, industry analysts, and influencers across health, fitness, wellness, and SaaS technology beats
  • Build and execute the executive communications strategy for the full Executive Leadership Team — translating the PR strategy and calendar into individual exec platforms, including thought leadership themes, ghostwritten bylines, keynote messaging, executive social presence, podcast and speaking placements, and interview preparation
  • Lead public relations strategy and execution for all product launches and milestone company moments — including narrative development, embargoed press outreach, customer spokesperson coordination, and post-launch coverage and ensure earned media narratives, research storylines, and executive messaging are reinforced across owned channels (blog, social, email, sales enablement
  • Lead Daxko’s industry thought leadership and brand-building program through original research and customer insights content — producing benchmark reports, data studies, and trend analyses that position Daxko as an authoritative voice
  • Drive measurable SEO authority and inbound link growth through a global digital PR program — placing data-driven stories, expert commentary, and research findings in tier-one trade and business publications across key markets
  • Monitor and report on communications performance — including share of voice, media sentiment, message pull-through, executive visibility, and PR-driven SEO impact (referral traffic, backlinks, domain authority) — with monthly and quarterly reporting to the ELT

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
  • Six (6) to eight (8) years of progressive experience in Communications, Public Relations, or a similar role, with at least three (3) years owning PR or executive communications programs
  • Demonstrated success placing earned media in tier-one trade and business publications and securing measurable share of voice growth
  • Hands-on experience leading product launch PR and producing research- or data-driven content (benchmark reports, surveys, industry studies)
  • Exceptional writing skills with a proven ability to translate complex business and product topics into compelling press materials, executive bylines, research narratives, and customer stories
  • Confident operating with C-suite executives — comfortable advising on messaging, interview prep, crisis response, and personal brand strategy
  • Strong program ownership instincts — able to run multiple concurrent workstreams (launches, research reports, executive platforms, agency relationships) without dropping quality
  • Data-fluent — able to spot a story in a dataset, partner with research and analytics teams, and measure PR impact in terms of share of voice, sentiment, and SEO-driven referral traffic and backlinks
  • Proficiency in modern PR and communications tools (e.g., Muck Rack, Cision, Meltwater, Prowly, HARO/Qwoted, Google Workspace, social platforms, AI writing tools) and a track record of using them to drive measurable outcomes

Nice to Have

  • Master’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
  • Six (6) to eight (8) years of experience in Communications or PR for a B2B SaaS company, ideally serving the health, fitness, wellness, or nonprofit/membership-organization industry; agency-side experience at a PR or digital PR firm is a strong plus

Benefits

  • 🏝 Flexible paid time off
  • ⚕️ Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • 💪 Monthly fitness reimbursement
  • 🤑 401(k) matching
  • 🍼 New-Parent Paid Leave
  • 👖 Casual work environments
  • 🏡 Flexible work - remote & hybrid

Daxko

3.5 Glassdoor

Whether you’re managing a fitness club, leading a community center, or running a local boutique fitness studio, Daxko is there, powering 40% of fitness and wellness facilities nationwide. We're more than just technology; we're your partner in enhancing wellness experiences and operational efficiency wherever you lead. At Daxko, we believe in the transformative power of wellness and fitness to enrich lives and strengthen communities. Our mission is to empower fitness entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community champions by delivering seamless member experiences. Our purpose is your success. Together, we strive to power wellness worldwide, enabling health and wellness providers to enhance member journeys, achieve fitness goals, and foster healthier communities. - 19,000 fitness and wellness centers worldwide trust Daxko’s software solutions to optimize operations and elevate member experiences. - 25 million+ members globally are served by Daxko's technology and support solutions. - 55 countries benefit from Daxko's software and services, promoting wellness globally and fostering healthier communities.

Founded in 1998
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
872 employees (70 in marketing)
64% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.6M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$23.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
15.3%
Direct
78.3%
Referral
5%
Social
0.7%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~872

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
45 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
14 years
Median Tenure
3.4 years

Funding

Total Funding
$8.3M
Last Raise
Private Equity, 4 years ago