Senior Communications Manager, Sponsorships

Location: Hybrid; based in New York City (preferred) or San Francisco

Salary: $150,000–$180,000 per year, plus equity and benefits

Company

hirify.global provides an independent publishing platform where writers, artists, videographers, podcasters, and other creators can publish, build audiences, and earn through subscriptions and optional sponsorships.

What you will do

• Develop and execute B2B communications strategies that strengthen hirify.global's visibility in the advertising industry through earned media, editorial storytelling, executive visibility, speaking opportunities, and other channels.
• Partner with product and sponsorships teams to create narratives for sponsorship features, product launches, and successful brand-creator partnerships.
• Build relationships with advertising and marketing trade press; lead reporter outreach, briefings, interview preparation, pitches, and press engagement.
• Secure podcasts, interviews, panels, and speaking opportunities for sponsorship leaders; prepare messaging, talking points, and briefing materials.
• Track competitors, trends, and industry conversations, and identify communications opportunities for sponsorships and product teams.
• Lead communications for major events including Cannes Lions, Advertising Week, CES, and Davos, with travel and on-site execution as needed.

Requirements

• 8+ years of communications experience, including leading B2B communications strategies in advertising, technology, media, or the creator economy.
• Strong track record in media relations and executive communications.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to identify stories, develop angles, and create press materials, media pitches, executive talking points, and briefing materials.
• Deep understanding of the advertising ecosystem, including brands, agencies, publishers, and major industry gatherings.
• Established relationships with advertising and marketing journalists, editors, brands, agencies, and industry leaders.
• Ability to independently develop communications plans, prioritize workstreams, and execute both strategy and details.
• Familiarity with hirify.global and enthusiasm for helping creators build sustainable businesses through subscriptions and optional sponsorships.
• Willingness to collaborate with any writer or creator on the platform regardless of their views.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on the Brand & Communications team and report to the Communications Lead.
• Competitive compensation package including salary, equity, and exceptional benefits.
• Hybrid work arrangement with the role based in New York City or San Francisco.
• Travel to key industry gatherings and on-site communications execution as needed.
• Equal opportunity employment and a mission focused on independent expression and sustainable creator businesses.