Senior Manager, PR & Communications

San Francisco, CA (On-site)

$120K/yr – $145K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own external comms and thought leadership, turning complex global trade stories into clear narratives and executive-ready platforms.

  • Lead PR strategy and rapid response to secure top-tier coverage.
  • Define and scale the narrative that links Flexport products to macro trade trends and differentiates from legacy freight forwarders.
  • Build a high visibility thought leadership program around the CEO and senior leaders for AI in logistics.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support Flexport's PR strategy end-to-end: proactive media pitching, inbound media management, press releases, and rapid response.
  • Help define and evolve Flexport's narrative — how we talk about ourselves, how we connect our platform and products to the macro stories reshaping global trade, and how we differentiate from legacy freight forwarders.
  • Influence Flexport's content strategy and content development across blog, social media, website, webinars, and other owned channels.
  • Build and deepen relationships with key reporters and outlets covering logistics, trade, technology, and business.
  • Develop and execute a thought leadership program that positions Flexport's CEO & Founder and other senior leaders as go-to voices on global trade, supply chain innovation, and AI in logistics.
  • Staff and prep spokespeople for interviews, panels, and media appearances — including media training, message development, and briefing documents.
  • Monitor the news cycle for opportunities to insert Flexport into breaking stories and larger industry narratives.
  • Partner with Product Marketing, Growth Marketing, and Content Marketing to ensure content supports campaigns, product launches, and pipeline objectives.
  • Own the voice and cadence of how Flexport communicates with customers outside of product and transactional workflows — service updates, policy changes, product announcements, and other moments that require clear, trustworthy messaging.
  • Develop frameworks and templates that ensure customer-facing communications are timely, accurate, and on-brand, especially during high-stakes moments like trade policy shifts or service disruptions.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience spanning PR and communications. A mix of agency and in-house experience is ideal.
  • Proven media relationships and a track record of landing meaningful coverage in top-tier business, trade, and technology outlets. You know how to pitch, and reporters know your name.
  • Experience as a communications partner to senior executives — you've prepped leaders for interviews, developed thought leadership platforms, and know how to translate a leader's vision into a public narrative.
  • Strong editorial instincts and the ability to build a content program from strategy through execution. You can write, and you can also build systems that scale content without sacrificing quality.
  • Experience owning customer communications in a B2B environment, particularly during complex or sensitive moments like service changes, pricing updates, or industry disruptions.
  • The ability to move fast, manage multiple workstreams at once, and exercise excellent judgment about what to say, when to say it, and how.
  • Familiarity with the logistics, supply chain, or trade industry is a strong plus — but a fast learner with deep B2B or tech experience can thrive here too.
  • You actively use AI tools to drive efficiencies across content production, media monitoring, research, and workflow automation. This isn\'t a nice-to-have — we want someone who is already using AI to make a small team move like a big one

Benefits

  • bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefit offerings such as medical, dental, and flexible time off.
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Flexport

3.1 Glassdoor

The technology platform for global logistics.

Founded in 2013
San Francisco, California, USA
2.7K employees (53 in marketing)
44% recommend to a friend
62% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
960.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.2%
Direct
63.5%
Referral
7.7%
Social
0.8%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.7K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
38 (1% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
3.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$2.7B
Last Raise
$260M
Convertible Note, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Jan 2024
    Convertible Note • $260M
  • Aug 2023
    Series Unknown
  • Jul 2023
    Secondary Market

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