Remote Senior Public Relations and Communications Manager

Summary

Join Alethea as Senior Public Relations and Communications Manager to shape and communicate our message, leveraging your expertise in disinformation and misinformation space.

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
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and other media participants, collaborating with external partners to amplify the company's message and initiatives
• Lead the creation of compelling and impactful content, including press releases, blog posts, reports, whitepapers, and social media content, working closely with the CEO
• Oversee the company's social media presence, including Linkedin, ensuring a consistent brand voice and engaging content
• Develop and implement crisis communication plans to address potential challenges both internal and externally focused
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of communication efforts

Benefits

• Salary
• 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
• Employer provided life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible vacation, sick leave, including office closure between Christmas and New Year’s, and extended holidays at Thanksgiving and the 4th of July
• Employees may also participate in an Employer sponsored 401k, after their 6-month anniversary, with a 3% match. Health Savings (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are also offered
• Hybrid work environment, with 3 days per week required in office in Washington, D.C or New York