Senior PR & Communications Manager

We're looking for a Senior PR & Communications Manager to lead the PR function at Mixpanel. As the first in-house comms hire, you'll report directly to the Head of Communications & Content and shape how the company is perceived by the press and public.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate relationships with journalists, editors, and producers covering enterprise tech, analytics, AI, data, and SaaS
• Drive earned media coverage in top-tier business and trade outlets
• Develop compelling story angles, press materials, pitches, and messaging frameworks
• Serve as a primary media contact and help prepare spokespeople for interviews and public presentations
• Establish and track metrics to monitor the health of Mixpanel's coverage
• Partner closely with Product Marketing to develop and execute PR strategies for major product announcements
• Manage PR and comms activities for company news and announcements
• Ensure messaging is consistent, differentiated, and resonant with technical and business audiences
• Manage agency relationships in the US, EMEA, and APAC, setting clear priorities, KPIs, and workflows
• Serve as the internal contact and day-to-day liaison, ensuring agency output aligns with Mixpanel's voice and goals
• Partner with the People team and leadership to craft internal announcements and other types of internal messaging
• Support the development of internal communication programs that keep employees informed and connected to the company's narrative
• Monitor the media and competitive landscape for potential reputational issues
• Support the development of crisis communications protocols and serve as a strategic voice in sensitive situations
• Identify, pursue, and manage award submissions, podcast appearances, and speaking opportunities at key industry conferences and events
• Develop and maintain LinkedIn content strategies for executives, helping amplify their voice and build their professional presence
• Collaborate with executives on bylines and contributed articles, from ideation through to final draft
• Develop and execute broader thought leadership narratives and plans for executives and the company

Requirements:

• 7+ years of communications experience, preferably in-house at a B2B tech company and at a PR agency
• Experience in analytics, data, AI, engineering, product development, or related fields
• Exceptional writing and editing skills across formats
• Strong verbal communication skills and confidence presenting to senior stakeholders
• Strong storytelling skills and news judgment
• A track record of securing meaningful coverage in top-tier and tech outlets
• Experience managing external agencies and partners and working cross-functionally with various internal partners

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with analyst relations (Gartner, Forrester, IDC) in a B2B SaaS context
• Experience supporting a company through a major growth phase, rebrand, or category creation moment
• Experience working as a PR team of one
• Existing relationships with reporters covering enterprise software, product management, data infrastructure, analytics, and/or AI