Head of PR & Media Strategy for Tech Growth

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a seasoned PR leader to drive global external communications for a rapidly growing technology company. You will own the PR strategy, craft executive messaging, and shape product launch narratives.

You will build and sustain relationships with top-tier media, analysts, and influencers, guiding crisis responses and high-visibility campaigns from concept to execution. This role supports a remote-friendly, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading communications or PR for high-growth technology companies.
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven success securing top-tier media coverage and building lasting press relationships.
• Experience leading communications for product launches and major company announcements.
• Strong strategic judgment with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear narratives.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the company's external communications and PR strategy.
• Build relationships with journalists, creators, analysts, and industry influencers.
• Secure earned media across digital, print, broadcast, podcasts, and social channels.
• Develop messaging for product launches, partnerships, company announcements, and executive communications.
• Position company leaders through interviews, speaking engagements, bylines, and media opportunities.
• Prepare executives with messaging, briefing materials, and media coaching.
• Manage external PR agencies and communications partners.
• Lead crisis and rapid-response communications when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Written storytelling

Media relations

Product launch comms

Crisis communications

Remote collaboration

Job description

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a seasoned PR leader to drive global external communications for a rapidly growing technology company. You will own the PR strategy, craft executive messaging, and shape product launch narratives.

You will build and sustain relationships with top-tier media, analysts, and influencers, guiding crisis responses and high-visibility campaigns from concept to execution. This role supports a remote-friendly, fast-paced environment.