Directive

PR & Communications Manager (Remote US)

Atlanta, GA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 18 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own and run strategic B2B PR programs from planning to reporting, driving media coverage, executive thought leadership, influencer briefings, and cross-functional collaboration across Directive clients.

  • Own integrated PR strategies and KPI tracking
  • Lead media relations and executive positioning programs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tie PR to business outcomes

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop, refine, and present strategic communications plans aligned with business objectives
  • Execute integrated PR strategies for B2B clients across earned and owned channels, from media outreach and press releases to bylines, analyst briefings, and award submissions
  • Build and maintain strong media relationships across trade, business, and tech press relevant to our clients' ICPs
  • Craft compelling narratives and pitches that earn meaningful coverage in the publications that matter to B2B buyers
  • Support executive positioning programs including media training, thought leadership content, podcast placements, speaking opportunities, and bylined articles
  • Assist in influencer and practitioner briefing programs, including analyst relations and ICP-aligned creator partnerships
  • Contribute to organic social strategy and content as an extension of integrated communications programs, where relevant
  • Utilize media and social monitoring tools to track trends, identify emerging issues, and uncover opportunities
  • Track, measure, and report on program performance against defined KPIs, tying PR activity to real business outcomes like share of voice and pipeline influence
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with other Directive service lines to ensure communications programs connect to broader client strategy

Requirements

  • 4–7 years of experience in PR and communications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a flair for creativity
  • Agency experience required; B2B or B2B tech experience strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated track record of earning meaningful media coverage
  • Strong media relationships and the ability to build new ones quickly
  • Hands-on experience with executive thought leadership programs: bylines, podcasts, speaking, contributed content
  • Ability to translate complex B2B narratives into sharp, compelling pitches and stories
  • On the pulse of industry news and trends across media and social media
  • Comfort using AI tools to sharpen research, targeting, and workflows
  • Willingness to travel to visit clients on an as-needed basis

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in public relations or communications preferred

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family that fit your lifestyle
  • Including a 100% employer-paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for your dependents (US, CAD, MX)
  • Mental - Access to certified therapists through Spring Health, membership to Headspace
  • Physical - Physical therapy through Omada, thousands of Aaptiv virtual workouts, complimentary One Medical membership for primary and virtual care
  • Time Off - Unlimited PTO (2-week minimum), Paid Company Holidays, Your Birthday Off, End of Year Recharge (Closed December 24 - January 1), Paid Parental Leave
  • Financial - Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match
  • Bonus - Annual bonus based on tenure, which scales in total amount over time
  • Annual Company-wide Retreat