# PR & Communications Lead

**Company:** [Hive](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/hive)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Communications
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Media Relations, Press Releases, Thought Leadership, Corporate Messaging, Earned Media, Content Writing, Ai Communication, Crisis Communications, SEO, Social Media Strategy
**Posted:** 2025-07-23

> Leads PR and communications function, defining strategic roadmap, securing media coverage, crafting content, and managing relationships to boost company visibility. Requires 5+ years experience in tech/AI PR with strong writing and strategic skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Define and execute Hive’s strategic communications roadmap, owning all external PR and communications efforts across media relations, press releases, thought leadership, and corporate messaging
- Proactively identify and secure earned media opportunities to elevate Hive’s brand, technology, and leadership team in top-tier publications and industry outlets
- Write and edit high-quality content across formats—including press releases, media statements, blog posts, and executive bylines—that clearly communicate Hive’s story and point of view
- Develop and maintain key media relationships across business, tech, and AI-focused outlets; serve as the primary point of contact for all media inquiries
- Collaborate closely with internal teams (product, legal, engineering, HR) to surface compelling stories and ensure accurate and consistent messaging
- Act as a strategic communications partner to internal stakeholders, advising on messaging and positioning for product launches, partnerships, events, and issues management
- Manage external communications around major company milestones such as product launches, partnerships, and funding announcements
- Monitor press coverage, industry trends, and competitor narratives to identify opportunities or risks, and share relevant insights with internal teams
- Support internal communications as needed, including executive messaging and all-hands updates
- Own communications reporting, including press activity tracking, share of voice, and impact metrics

## Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or a related field, with a preference for candidates who have worked in fast-paced tech or AI-driven environments
- Proven track record of securing high-quality media coverage and managing end-to-end communications efforts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, engaging narratives
- Strong news judgment and a keen understanding of media cycles, journalist priorities, and industry dynamics
- Able to operate independently and strategically in a fast-moving startup environment; experience building functions from the ground up is a plus
- Comfortable collaborating with executive stakeholders and representing the company externally with credibility and confidence
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities, adapt quickly to changing circumstances, and deliver high-quality work on deadline
- Strong attention to detail and a high editorial standard

## Nice to Have
- Experience working with or managing PR agencies or freelancers
- Familiarity with AI, machine learning, or other emerging technologies
- Background in crisis communications or issues management
- Understanding of SEO, social media strategy, or content marketing
- Media training experience for executives or spokespeople

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