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PR & Communications Lead

Hive· Hive – Business & Operations
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San Francisco, CA$100k - $135kFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Hive is seeking an experienced communications professional to build and lead the Public Relations and Communications function, reporting to the CEO. The role starts as an individual contributor with potential to grow the function and manage agency relationships or internal team members over time.

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

Qualifications

  • 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

Skills

Required:Public relationsStrategic communicationsContent creationMedia relations

Benefits

  • Base salary is disclosed (base salary range $100,000 - $135,000) and stock options may be offered
  • Opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing AI start-up in San Francisco
Last updated Jul 29, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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