Principal Manager, Communications & Developer Influence

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Redis' corporate communications strategy to increase awareness, strengthen brand reputation, and support product launches and company growth
• Drive proactive media relations by building strong relationships with technology, business, AI, cloud, and developer press while managing inbound opportunities
• Partner with executives to develop thought leadership pieces, speaking opportunities, and executive visibility programs
• Lead communications strategy around major corporate milestones, partnerships, customer stories, company research, and industry trends
• Serve as the communications partner to Developer Marketing, aligning on cadence and channel ownership, so technical storytelling and press/creator amplification reinforce each other rather than compete for the same moments
• Build and manage integrated communications campaigns across earned media, executive social media, influencers, and owned channels
• Build and own an influencer program that identifies and develops relationships with independent engineers, OSS maintainers, technical YouTubers/newsletter writers, and voices who carry credibility with developer and infrastructure audiences
• Own and manage Redis' influencer marketing strategy, bringing a strong point of view on the creators, channels, and communities that shape enterprise technology conversations
• Own the social media function to amplify company news and executive perspectives across LinkedIn, X, and emerging platforms—and own the decision on whether we use a vendor to support this.
• Manage PR agency relationships, establish measurable goals, and evaluate program performance through media quality, share of voice, executive visibility, and business impact

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or integrated communications within B2B technology
• Experience developing communications strategies for high-growth SaaS, cloud infrastructure, AI, developer tools, or enterprise software companies
• Proven success securing meaningful earned media coverage and building long-term relationships with top-tier business and technology journalists
• Experience creating executive thought leadership programs, including media interviews, speaking opportunities, and executive social media strategy
• A strong point of view about implementing agentic solutions to work more effectively and efficiently
• Strong understanding of today's media landscape, including traditional media, newsletters, podcasts, influencers, and and technical/practitioner creator communities
• Outstanding writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling narratives
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and navigate cross-functional organizations with confidence and credibility
• Experience managing PR agencies and integrated communications programs with measurable business outcomes
• Experience partnering with a developer advocacy or DevRel function, with a clear sense of where communications ends and technical community-building begins

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and equity grants
• Unlimited time off to promote a healthy work-life balance
• H/D/V coverage along with 401K, FSA, and commuter benefits
• Frequent team celebrations and recreation events
• Home internet & phone stipend
• Learning and development opportunities
• Ability to influence a high-performance company on its way to IPO