Manager, Strategic Communications (Technology)

Location: New York, United States; hybrid schedule requiring work from the office at least four days per week

Salary: $90,000–$110,000 yearly, bonus eligible

Company

hirify.global is a media and entertainment company producing and distributing film, television and streaming content across brands including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, Bravo and Peacock, with additional theme park and consumer product businesses.

What you will do

• Develop and execute external communications strategies for Product, Technology, Growth and Decision Sciences organizations.
• Write and edit press releases, communications plans, messaging frameworks, FAQs, executive talking points, speeches and presentations.
• Work with subject matter experts and senior leaders to identify stories, sharpen messages and prepare for external opportunities.
• Support executive thought leadership, speaking engagements, conferences and awards.
• Manage press inquiries, build reporter relationships and identify opportunities to communicate technology, data, innovation and entertainment stories.
• Coordinate multiple communications workstreams, deadlines and processes while tracking developments in consumer technology, enterprise technology, data, AI, streaming and digital experiences.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in communications, product communications, technology communications, strategic storytelling or a related field, ideally involving consumer technology, enterprise technology, digital products, data or innovation.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, including the ability to explain complex, technical or data-heavy subjects to broad audiences.
• Ability to create press releases, executive messaging, longer-form narratives and strategic communications plans.
• Strong understanding of technology and its business impact, with the ability to engage with technical experts and quickly understand products, platforms and technologies.
• Experience working with senior executives and cross-functional teams on high-visibility initiatives.
• Understanding of earned media, newsworthy stories, compelling angles and audience-specific messaging; direct reporter experience is valuable.
• Excellent judgment, organization and project management skills, including the ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities in a fast-moving, matrixed environment.
• Collaborative, proactive approach and interest in learning, asking questions and building cross-disciplinary relationships.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, business, technology or a related field.

Nice to have

• Experience in media, entertainment or streaming.
• Experience from the broader technology ecosystem and interest in applying it at the intersection of technology, media and entertainment.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work currently requires contributing from the office at least four days per week; in-office requirements may change.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave and tuition reimbursement.
• Additional discounts and perks are available.
• The role is a hands-on, high-visibility position with collaboration across Product, Technology, Growth and Decision Sciences.

Hiring process

• External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an hirify.global employee at one of the company's locations before a hiring decision.
• Reasonable accommodation support is available during the application and recruitment process when requested.