# Senior PR & Communications Manager

**Company:** [Mixpanel](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/mixpanel)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, New York, NY
**Role:** Communications
**Salary:** $175k – $236k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Media Relations, public relations, corporate communications, Executive Communication, crisis communications, Content Strategy, Storytelling, journalism, B2B SaaS, Analytics, artificial intelligence, agency management, Product Marketing, LinkedIn
**Posted:** 2026-08-04

> Leads Mixpanel’s PR and communications function across media relations, product launches, executive thought leadership, internal communications, and crisis issues. The role requires 7+ years of communications experience, strong technical storytelling and writing skills, and experience managing agencies and senior stakeholders.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

### Media Relations
- Cultivate relationships with journalists, editors, and producers covering enterprise technology, analytics, AI, data, and SaaS.
- Drive earned media coverage in top-tier business and trade outlets.
- Develop story angles, press materials, pitches, and messaging frameworks.
- Serve as a primary media contact and prepare spokespeople for interviews and public presentations.
- Establish and track metrics monitoring the health of media coverage.

### Product Launches and Company News
- Partner with Product Marketing to develop and execute PR strategies for major product announcements.
- Manage PR and communications activities for company news and announcements.
- Ensure messaging is consistent, differentiated, and resonant with technical and business audiences.

### Agency and Partner Management
- Manage agency relationships in the US, EMEA, and APAC, setting priorities, KPIs, and workflows.
- Serve as the internal contact and day-to-day liaison, ensuring agency output aligns with the company’s voice and goals.

### Internal Communications
- Partner with the People team and leadership to craft internal announcements and messaging.
- Support internal communication programs that keep employees informed and connected to the company narrative.

### Crisis and Issues Management
- Monitor the media and competitive landscape for potential reputational issues.
- Support crisis communications protocols and provide strategic guidance in sensitive situations.

### Executive Communications
- Identify, pursue, and manage award submissions, podcast appearances, and speaking opportunities at industry conferences and events.
- Develop and maintain LinkedIn content strategies for executives.
- Collaborate with executives on bylines and contributed articles from ideation through final draft.
- Develop and execute thought leadership narratives and plans for executives and the company.

## Requirements
- 7+ years of communications experience, preferably including both in-house experience at a B2B technology company and PR agency experience.
- Experience in analytics, data, AI, engineering, or product development.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills across press releases, media pitches, executive messaging, bylines, internal announcements, and social content.
- Strong verbal communication skills and confidence presenting to and advising senior stakeholders.
- Strong storytelling skills and news judgment.
- Track record of securing meaningful coverage in top-tier and technology outlets.
- Experience managing external agencies and partners and working cross-functionally.
- Ability to work independently in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.
- Experience working with PR agencies or teams outside the United States.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Journalism training or prior experience as a reporter or editor.
- Familiarity with analyst relations, including Gartner, Forrester, or IDC, in a B2B SaaS context.
- Experience supporting a company through a major growth phase, rebrand, or category-creation moment.
- Experience working as a PR team of one.
- Existing relationships with reporters covering enterprise software, product management, data infrastructure, analytics, or AI.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Total target cash compensation range: **$174,500–$236,000 USD**, including base and variable compensation.
- Eligible for equity consideration.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- Mental wellness benefit.
- Generous vacation policy and additional company holidays.
- Enhanced parental leave.
- Volunteer time off.
- US pre-tax benefits, including 401(k), wellness benefit, and holiday break.

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