Senior Communications Manager

We are seeking a Senior Communications Manager to join our team. As a critical individual contributor, you will report to the Head of Communications and play a key role in telling our story, building relationships with top business and tech journalists, podcasters, and conference organisers, and driving earned media coverage.

Responsibilities:

• Build and deepen relationships with top-tier business and tech journalists, editors, and podcasters
• Drive earned media strategy for major announcements, including corporate news, partnerships, product milestones, and industry leadership moments
• Prepare executives and subject matter experts for media and speaking engagements
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Legal, HR, Product, and more to align communications with business objectives
• Drive thought leadership that elevates Cresta
• Spot emerging narratives in AI/CX/enterprise tech early and identify thought leadership and commentary opportunities
• Draft communications materials, including press releases, presentations, blog posts, and social copy
• Identify and secure meaningful industry awards and speaking opportunities

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of progressive communications experience, with significant time in corporate communications roles at high-growth B2B AI/technology companies
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
• Sharp instincts for messaging and narrative
• Established relationships with journalists, editors, and podcasters covering enterprise tech and AI
• Outstanding media skills
• Strong project management skills
• Track record of partnering effectively with leaders across departments on high-priority initiatives

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible vacation time
• Paid parental leave
• Monthly gym and phone allowance
• Work from home office stipend
• Lunches and dinners included for in-office employees via DoorDash

Salary Range: $150K to $190K + equity