Lead, Public Relations (AI)

Location: United States; the salary range applies across various U.S. geographic markets. The role may require up to 10% travel for onboarding, client or partner work, team meetings, and industry events.

Company

hirify.global develops marketing technology that makes first-party data accessible and actionable to help create personalized ecommerce experiences.

What you will do

• Run the day-to-day press office with PR agencies, pitch stories, secure high-impact coverage, and build relationships with reporters and influencers.
• Monitor marketing, commerce, and news trends; identify newsjacking opportunities and prepare same-day executive statements and comments.
• Drive thought leadership programs for the CMO and other executives by shaping points of view and expanding their presence in the market.
• Partner with Customer Marketing to identify compelling customer stories for press coverage.
• Own research-led communications, including Black Friday/Cyber Monday storytelling and quarterly reports on marketer trends.
• Support major events by attracting press, organizing panelists, and developing the brand narrative; use AI tools to streamline workflows.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in public relations, communications, media relations, or a related field, in-house and/or at an agency.
• Experience running media relations programs, securing earned media coverage, and developing thought leadership and research-driven communications.
• Deep relationships with reporters covering marketing, retail, and commerce, plus familiarity with emerging channels and influencers.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to turn research and trends into concise narratives and executive talking points.
• Experience partnering with executives on thought leadership and building their market presence.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting marketing, retail, ecommerce, technology, or other consumer-facing industries.
• Comfort using AI tools and applying responsible AI practices, including privacy, security, bias awareness, and human oversight.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, self-starting environment focused on customer impact and creative execution.
• Generous health, welfare, and wellbeing benefits based on eligibility.
• Potential annual cash bonus, equity, and sign-on payments in addition to base salary.
• Advance-coordinated travel of up to 10% for onboarding, meetings, partner work, and industry events.
• Equal-opportunity workplace with accommodations available as needed.

Hiring process

• The interview process includes guidelines for responsible use of AI.
• Recruiters provide location-specific salary details during the hiring process.