Senior Marketing Specialist - Public Relations

We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished Senior Manager - Public Relations & External Communications to lead and scale our external visibility across the US and India. This role is ideal for a seasoned communications professional with deep relationships in top-tier media, sharp storytelling instincts, and a track record of securing consistent high-impact coverage in globally respected publications. The ideal candidate will be both a strategist and an operator -- someone who can shape narratives, build media trust, and elevate our brand with influential audiences across regions. Key Responsibilities: - Media Relations: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key journalists and editors in the US and India, especially in business, tech, and enterprise media. - Strategic Storytelling: Craft compelling narratives aligned with our brand vision, product innovation, leadership agenda, and market momentum. - Press Coverage: Secure high-impact coverage in tier-1 publications including: WSJ, CNBC, Forbes, Reuters, Bloomberg, Fortune, Business Insider, TechCrunch, VentureBeat, Wired, The Information, Financial Times, Fast Company, Inc., Harvard Business Review, MIT Technology Review, Axios, The Economist, The Verge, Entrepreneur, and Quartz. - Executive Positioning: Drive visibility and credibility for senior leaders through interviews, authored articles, speaker opportunities, and media commentary. - PR Campaigns: Design and execute proactive and reactive media campaigns around major milestones, product launches, and relevant market moments. - Content Creation: Write and edit high-quality press releases, media pitches, briefing documents, op-eds, and executive messaging. - Agency Management: Manage and collaborate with PR agencies across the US and India to deliver measurable impact. - Media Monitoring & Insights: Track media coverage, competitive narratives, and PR performance to guide future strategies. Requirements: - 15+ years of proven experience in public relations or corporate communications, preferably with a B2B technology or consulting brand. - Demonstrated success in placing stories in top-tier media across business and tech domains. - Strong and active relationships with key US-based journalists and editors. - Outstanding writing and editing skills -- clear, concise, and compelling. - Deep understanding of media dynamics in both US and India. - Experience managing global communications across time zones and markets. - Self-starter with strong organizational and strategic thinking skills. - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field. Nice to Have: - Experience in AI, data science, or enterprise technology domains. - Familiarity with analyst relations and integrated comms (PR, AR, social, content). - Combination of in-house and agency experience