Responsibilities

• Build and execute a proactive external communications and PR strategy that establishes Flock as the undisputed leader in public safety technology.
• Own crisis communications and issues management, proactively mitigating narrative risks and protecting company reputation across all public platforms.
• Partner with executive leadership to elevate founder and executive thought leadership, securing high-impact keynotes and top-tier media placements.
• Establish clear, measurable metrics for brand sentiment, media reach, and narrative control across key growth markets.
• You will report into the VP of Communications and also manage + grow a small but high performing team of media relations experts. You will also help manage external agency support.

Requirements

• Must-Have: 8-10 years of communications, media relations, or PR leadership experience, ideally within tech, public policy, or high-growth environments.
• Must-Have: Proven track record of managing crisis communications, high-stakes public safety or policy narratives, and top-tier national media relationships.
• Must-Have: Strong executive presence with experience media training and advising C-suite leaders.

Preferred

• Nice-to-Have: Policy comms experience or a desire to learn the function, players, and right strategies.
• Nice-to-Have: Experience working within public sector, law enforcement, or civic technology landscapes.