Alethea AI is hiring a
Senior Public Relations and Communications Manager

Summary

The Senior Public Relations and Communications Manager will shape and communicate the message of Alethea, a tech company that combats disinformation and social media manipulation. Responsibilities include strategic communication planning, media relations, content creation, social media management, crisis management, and measurement and analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in PR and communications, with a focus on technology or cybersecurity
• Proven experience in managing communications during sensitive and high-stakes situations
• Strong understanding of misinformation, disinformation, and social media dynamics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists and industry stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align communication efforts with business goals
• Experience in crisis communication and issues management
• Self-motivated and able to handle multiple, competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to enhance Alethea's reputation and effectively convey its mission and values
• Craft messaging that addresses Alethea’s role in combating misinformation, disinformation, and social media manipulation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and other media participants
• Proactively seek opportunities for positive media coverage and respond effectively to media inquiries
• Lead the creation of compelling and impactful content, including press releases, blog posts, reports, whitepapers, and social media content
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align communication efforts with business objectives
• Oversee the company's social media presence, ensuring a consistent brand voice and engaging content
• Monitor social media providing timely responses and interventions
• Develop and implement crisis communication plans to address potential challenges both internal and externally focused
• Act as the primary spokesperson during key events, ensuring consistent and transparent communication
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of communication efforts
• Regularly analyze and report on the impact of PR and communications strategies, making data-driven recommendations for improvement

Benefits

• Salary and stock options are negotiated based on experience
• Healthcare at the gold-tier level, dental, and vision is fully funded by the employer. 50% of dependent coverage is provided by the employer
• Unlimited vacation, sick leave, including office closure between Christmas and New Year’s, and extended holidays at Thanksgiving and the 4th of July
• Employer sponsored 401k with a 3% match
• Hybrid work environment, with 3 days per week required in office in Washington, D.C or New York