AI Tech Comms Director | Strategy, Launches, Counsel

We. Communications; United States; On-site; USD 113,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Learning and Development Programs

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

We. Communications is seeking an Account Director to serve as the AI lead for a global technology client.

This role shapes how the company’s AI story appears in the market, owns launches from start to finish, and counsels senior stakeholders within a highly matrixed organization. The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years in integrated communications, deep AI familiarity, and a proven track record with major product launches.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in integrated communications or PR with technology clients
• Experience leading communications for AI, emerging tech, or enterprise tech products
• Proven track record of managing major product launches and flagship events
• Established relationships with top-tier tech and business media
• Global network experience preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel)

Responsibilities

• Lead communications strategy for the client’s AI business and act as the go-to strategic counselor for senior client stakeholders
• Track the AI landscape, including competitors, emerging players, industry shifts, and policy conversations, and turn it into clear recommendations and narrative positioning
• Plan and run product launches from start to finish including messaging, sequencing, media and analyst briefings, embargo management, reviewer programs, and post-launch amplification
• Drive news and storytelling around major industry moments and flagship events, including stories that go beyond the product news
• Build and maintain relationships with senior tech, business and AI-focused reporters, analysts, newsletter writers, and podcast hosts; develop, review and pitch stories
• Gather feedback from media and industry voices on how the client and its competitors are perceived, and use it to sharpen strategy
• Navigate a matrixed client organization, lining up multiple product teams, marketing, corporate comms, and executive stakeholders around a single AI narrative
• Coordinate across agency practices, geographies, and specialty teams to deliver integrated programs
• Prepare executive spokespeople for interviews, briefings, and speaking opportunities, and support their external visibility, including social
• Anticipate issues and reputational risks specific to AI and counsel clients on how to respond
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

AI industry knowledge

Media relations

Strategic communication

Project management

Presentation skills

Client counseling

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We. Communications is seeking an Account Director to serve as the AI lead for a global technology client.

This role shapes how the company’s AI story appears in the market, owns launches from start to finish, and counsels senior stakeholders within a highly matrixed organization. The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years in integrated communications, deep AI familiarity, and a proven track record with major product launches.