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Hive · 6 months ago

PR & Communications Lead

San Francisco

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $135K/yr

5+ years exp

Hive is the leading provider of cloud-based AI solutions, empowering developers with advanced AI models. The PR & Communications Lead will build and lead the communications function, driving external narratives and managing strategic communications to enhance Hive's visibility in the media and industry.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionData Collection and LabelingGenerative AIMachine LearningSoftwareSpeech Recognition

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

Adhere to policies, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to the protection of information assets

Qualification

Public relationsCorporate communicationsMedia relationsCrisis communicationsSEO

Required

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