Responsibilities

• Own the operational infrastructure for PR and communications — media strategy, content calendar, approval workflows, messaging framework, and performance measurement.
• Work collaboratively with product leaders to optimize the cadence and impact of external messaging.
• Own the press release calendar, translating the product roadmap into a structured release cadence — and reinvent Remitly's press release voice from boilerplate to a distinctive, creative style that earns attention on its own.
• Respond to media inquiries and shape the company's public-facing messaging.
• Secure media profiles, speaking engagements, and award recognition that build executive credibility.
• Partner with Investor Relations and Finance to align earnings communications and investor narratives with broader company messaging.
• Serve as editor of the company's newsroom or, owning the publishing calendar and content decisions.
• Plan and execute major campaign moments — product launches, events, — coordinating with internal teams and agencies against budget.
• Source and create data-driven stories that will land coverage and position Remitly as a category and thought leader.
• Work with Legal, Finance, Policy and Brand to manage and execute a crisis communications plan of action when needed.

Requirements

• 12+ years in public relations or corporate communications, with direct ownership of a communications function at a public company or in a highly regulated industry.
• Experience building or overhauling communications operations — editorial calendars, approval workflows, and messaging frameworks that drive consistent output.
• Track record of securing executive visibility through top-tier media placements, speaking engagements, and industry recognition.
• Working knowledge of earnings cycles, investor expectations, and disclosure requirements, with experience aligning messaging with Finance and Investor Relations.
• Experience owning a corporate newsroom, blog, or similar owned-media channel as a primary storytelling platform, not just a press-release archive.
• Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs — product launches, flagship events, integrated campaigns — on budget and with outside agencies.
• Crisis communications experience, including developing and executing response plans under pressure.
• Strong news judgment and storytelling skills, translating data and business developments into compelling narratives.
• Demonstrated use of AI tools to improve communications workflows and team efficiency.
• Willingness to execute hands-on, not just direct, with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching
• Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Continuing education