Senior Communication Specialist

Summary

Join Turing, a leading AI-powered tech services company, as a Communications professional. You will be responsible for managing media relations, securing top-tier press coverage, and overseeing award submissions. The role also involves supporting executive positioning through media opportunities and managing the company's reputation. You will collaborate with internal teams and external PR agencies to ensure consistent messaging and track performance. This is a full-time, remote position offering flexible working hours and a competitive compensation package. Turing values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in the technology sector in a startup environment
• Strong working knowledge of AI and the AI industry landscape
• End-to-end media management experience, including journalist outreach and press engagement
• Experience collaborating with and managing external PR agencies and holding them accountable for results
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling messaging
• Proven ability to work in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, especially in a remote setting
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships across remote teams

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing media engagement to secure top-tier press coverage
• Draft and refine press materials, media pitches, and company statements
• Track journalist interactions and ensure timely follow-ups to maximize media opportunities
• Monitor industry news and competitive coverage to identify media opportunities
• Research and identify relevant industry awards and recognitions that align with Turing’s positioning
• Manage the end-to-end application process, including drafting award submissions and coordinating supporting materials
• Work cross-functionally with leadership and marketing to ensure timely and compelling submissions
• Maintain a calendar of award deadlines and track wins and nominations for internal reporting
• Support media opportunities for CEO and other executives by coordinating interviews and preparing briefing materials
• Work with the agency to draft bylined articles and op-eds, ensuring alignment with company messaging
• Prepare talking points, Q&A materials, and key messaging for media engagements
• Coordinate with the Head of Communications to swiftly address emerging risks
• Monitor public sentiment and flag any reputational risks to leadership
• Manage day-to-day collaboration with the public relations agency partner, ensuring deliverables align with business goals
• Review and refine news releases, media pitches, and campaign strategies proposed by the agency
• Hold the agency accountable for results, tracking performance and media impact
• Provide internal updates on communications efforts, summarizing coverage, trends, and upcoming opportunities
• Work cross-functionally with marketing counterparts, sales and product teams to ensure messaging consistency
• Track media coverage and agency performance, compiling reports to assess impact

Benefits

• Amazing work culture (Super collaborative & supportive work environment; 5 days a week)
• Awesome colleagues (Surround yourself with top talent from Meta, Google, LinkedIn etc. as well as people with deep startup experience)
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible working hours
• Full-time remote opportunity