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Yext · 1 month ago

Senior Thought Leadership Distribution Manager

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$125K/yr - $208K/yr
date8+ years exp

Yext is the leading brand visibility platform, built for a world where discovery and engagement happen everywhere. As the Senior Manager of Thought Leadership Distribution, you’ll lead the global PR strategy, executive communications, and influencer programs to build authority and thought leadership for the Yext brand.

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Responsibilities

Define and execute Yext’s global PR strategy, ensuring alignment with company positioning and product narratives
Manage multiple regional PR agencies (North America, EMEA) to deliver coordinated storytelling and media coverage
Develop compelling storylines, thought leadership campaigns, and announcements that elevate Yext’s brand in key markets
Work with agencies and contractors to track media sentiment, coverage quality, and message pull-through to measure impact
Partner directly with Yext’s executive team to craft and amplify their thought leadership platforms
Drive a proactive program of bylines, speaking engagements, podcast appearances, and media opportunities, in partnership with agencies
Develop messaging frameworks and content that position Yext leaders as industry innovators and trusted voices
Manage the planning and content calendar for executive communications, in partnership with agencies and internal teams
Own Yext’s global influencer strategy — identifying, engaging, and managing relationships with key thought leaders and industry creators
Partner with the Brand Awareness lead to align influencer contracts and spend within the global awareness budget
Integrate influencer content into major campaigns, events, and social activations
Track influencer engagement metrics to measure reach, resonance, and credibility gains
Define KPIs and reporting frameworks for earned media, executive visibility, and influencer marketing
Deliver quarterly reports and insights to Marketing leadership, connecting earned impact to brand perception and business outcomes

Qualification

Global PR strategyExecutive communicationsInfluencer relationsB2B tech experienceMedia ecosystem knowledgeAIMedia relationshipsWriting skillsStorytelling skillsRelationship-building skillsStrategic mindsetCollaboration skills

Required

8–10 years of experience in PR, communications, or thought leadership roles in B2B tech or SaaS
Proven success managing global PR programs and multi-agency networks
Experience partnering with executives on high-impact communications and media visibility
Strong understanding of media and influencer ecosystems, including creators and trade publications
Excellent writing, storytelling, and relationship-building skills
Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term narrative development and near-term execution
Comfort collaborating across product, marketing, and leadership teams in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Familiarity with AI, martech, or multi-location enterprise marketing technologies
Strong relationships with media covering marketing, technology, or digital transformation

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits
Life insurance
Short term and long-term disability
401(k) retirement plan
Vacation and sick leave
Equity (stock) based compensation
Variable pay programs based on performance relative to goals and targets

Company

Yext

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Yext is a leading digital presence platform for multi-location brands.
dateFounded in 2006
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.yext.com

H1B Sponsorship

Yext has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (13)
2022 (17)
2021 (16)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$317.82M
Key Investors
BlackRockInsight PartnersMarker
2025-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2017-04-13IPO
2015-08-11Secondary Market

Leadership Team

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Jason LaFollette
Chief Technology Officer
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Brian Schipper
EVP & Chief People Officer
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Recent News

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Yext reports Q3 adjusted EPS 14c vs 12c last year
2025-12-09
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Yext Fiscal Q3 Adjusted Earnings Rise, Revenue Falls
2025-12-08
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Earnings Flash (YEXT) Yext, Inc. Reports Q3 Revenue $112.0M, vs. FactSet Est of $112.7M
2025-12-08
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