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PetScreening · 1 month ago

Marketing Communications & PR Manager

PetScreening is a fast-growing pet-property tech SaaS company that aims to be the global leader for pet screening and animal validation. The Marketing Communications & PR Manager will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies to enhance the company's brand narrative and public reputation, while also managing media relations and content creation.

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Responsibilities

Uphold a consistent brand story and messaging architecture across external and internal materials to reinforce Petscreening’s brand and credibility
Oversee customer and prospect messaging frameworks that drive strong CTAs and ensure all teams are trained on and consistently apply approved messaging standards
Develop clear, compelling value proposition statements that communicate PetScreening’s unique market position
Create and refine customer personas and develop audience-specific messaging tailored to distinct industry verticals, needs, and pain points
Lead the messaging strategy for product announcements, ensuring consistent and impactful communications with value-driven narratives that resonate with property managers, housing providers, and industry partners
Collaborate closely with the sales team to develop outreach templates, prospecting scripts, and campaign messaging that strengthen lead engagement and support revenue growth
Serve as the primary owner of PetScreening’s communications calendar, including press releases, announcements, and company updates
Partner with legal, product, and executive teams to ensure alignment in sensitive or regulated communication areas
Develop and execute a holistic PR strategy to increase brand awareness and position PetScreening as the category leader
Cultivate strong relationships with national, local, and industry-specific media outlets (real estate, property management, multifamily, pet industry, compliance/legal)
Secure earned media coverage, including press mentions, contributed articles, interviews, and thought-leadership features
Manage proactive and reactive media communications, ensuring timely, accurate, and brand-aligned messaging
Prepare executives and subject-matter experts for media opportunities, including briefing documents and talking points
Monitor share of voice, media, reputation, and issues related to Fair Housing, pets in housing, regulatory changes, and industry trends
Lead the creation of strategic content including articles, reports, case studies, speeches, op-eds, and leadership messaging
Position PetScreening executives as industry thought leaders through conferences, speaking panels, and published content
Collaborate with the marketing team to integrate PR messaging into campaigns, social media, and digital channels
Assist in developing and implementing SEO best practices and LLM-based content optimization tactics to improve discoverability and visibility
Track PR metrics, share regular performance reports, and adjust strategies to maximize impact
Manage PR budget and agency relationships (if applicable)

Qualification

Public RelationsMedia RelationsContent CreationStrategic CommunicationSEO KnowledgeCrisis ManagementLeadership ExperienceStorytelling SkillsCollaborationAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
7+ years of experience in public relations or corporate communications, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Proven track record securing media coverage and managing high-visibility PR initiatives
Experience in content planning/writing and foundational knowledge of SEO tactics
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
Strong understanding of media landscape and PR best practices
Experience working with cross-functional teams, including legal and executive leadership
Ability to handle sensitive and complex subject matter, including regulatory or compliance topics

Preferred

Experience in the property management, real estate, pet industry, technology, or SaaS sectors
Prior involvement with crisis communication and reputation management
Relationships with journalists covering housing, multifamily, real estate, policy, or pet-related industries

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA benefits offered after 30 days of employment.
Company sponsored Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.
Optional Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Plans.
401(k) with 3% match regardless of employee contribution. Quarterly open enrollment.
Paid time off accrual beginning first day of employment
Paid holidays
Optional remote work days
Paid Family/Military/Bereavement leave
Pet friendly office

Company

PetScreening

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Pet Screening provides compliance and policy management software that helps housing providers manage residents' pets and assistance animals.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$84.5M
Key Investors
Grotech Ventures
2025-03-06Series B· $80M
2021-06-10Series A· $3M
2019-04-01Seed· $1.5M

Leadership Team

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John Bradford
CEO & Founder, PetScreening.com
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Arlene Mayfield
Senior VP of Multifamily
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