Principal Communications Manager

TL;DR

Principal Communications Manager: Leading proactive earned media workstreams for hirify.global’s reputation and policy initiatives with an accent on high-visibility media engagements and securing top-tier coverage. Focus on defining hirify.global’s narrative among global business and policy audiences and serving as a senior advisor to C-Suite executives.

Location: Washington, District of Columbia; Mountain View, California; San Diego, California

Salary: $168,500 - $259,000

Company

hirify.global is the global financial technology platform that powers prosperity for the people and communities we serve.

What you will do

• Architect and execute high-visibility earned media campaigns for hirify.global’s Global Business Solutions Group (QuickBooks and Mailchimp).
• Partner with Public Policy and Public Affairs teams to secure impactful coverage on small business empowerment and AI adoption.
• Serve as a direct point of contact for major business and policy press, providing strategic counsel on issues related to various stakeholders.
• Drive the narrative for hirify.global’s global Small Business Councils (US & UK), supporting bi-partisan advocacy and policy shifts.
• Develop high-level materials, including op-eds, blog posts, press releases, media pitches, and briefing documents for the C-Suite and senior leaders.
• Partner closely with Legal, Privacy, Workplace, Brand/Social and Security teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of direct experience in Media Relations or Corporate Communications, with emphasis on securing high-visibility earned media and leading public affairs campaigns.
• Experience in-house external policy communications at a major technology company or a public company in a regulated industry.
• Proven track record of placing stories in top-tier global business and policy outlets.
• Established relationships with editorial staff at policy, beltway and business publications such as WSJ, NYT, Politico, Axios, and The Hill.
• Ability to quickly grasp technical protocols and financial market dynamics to translate them into clear, accessible messaging.
• Exceptional ability to draft executive facing materials that captures strategy and execution under tight deadlines.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach.
• Eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs.
• Regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender to drive ongoing fair pay for employees.