Senior Director, Developer & Tech Communications

Redis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Redis in San Francisco seeks a senior communications leader to shape how the company is perceived by customers, media, and the broader technology industry. As part of the Brand team, you’ll craft strategies for PR, influencer and developer marketing, and social media to strengthen Redis’ reputation and position the company at the center of important conversations.

You will partner with executives and cross-functional teams to tell compelling stories through media relations, thought leadership,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or integrated communications within B2B technology
• Experience developing communications strategies for high-growth SaaS, cloud infrastructure, AI, developer tools, or enterprise software companies
• Proven success securing meaningful earned media coverage and building long-term relationships with top-tier business and technology journalists
• Experience creating executive thought leadership programs, including media interviews, speaking opportunities, and executive social media strategy
• A strong point of view about implementing agentic solutions to work more effectively and efficiently
• Strong understanding of today's media landscape, including traditional media, newsletters, podcasts, influencers, and technical/practitioner creator communities
• Outstanding writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Redis' corporate communications strategy to increase awareness, strengthen brand reputation, and support product launches and company growth
• Drive proactive media relations by building strong relationships with technology, business, AI, cloud, and developer press while managing inbound opportunities
• Partner with executives to develop thought leadership pieces, speaking opportunities, and executive visibility programs
• Lead communications strategy around major corporate milestones, partnerships, customer stories, company research, and industry trends
• Serve as the communications partner to Developer Marketing, aligning on cadence and channel ownership, so technical storytelling and press/creator amplification reinforce each other
• Build and manage integrated communications campaigns across earned media, executive social media, influencers, and owned channels
• Build and own an influencer program that identifies and develops relationships with independent engineers, OSS maintainers, technical YouTubers/newsletter writers
• Own the social media function to amplify company news and executive perspectives across LinkedIn, X, and emerging platforms
• Manage PR agency relationships, establish measurable goals, and evaluate program performance through media quality, share of voice, executive visibility, and business impact
• Collaborate across marketing, developer relations, customer marketing, and executive leadership to ensure consistent messaging and a unified external narrative
• Monitor industry trends, competitive narratives, and emerging issues to proactively position Redis within key market conversations
• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to executives, preparing messaging for media interviews, conferences, customer events, and strategic communications

Skills

Corporate communications

Public relations

Media relations

Executive communications

Strategic storytelling

SaaS/Tech communications

Influencer programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Job description

Redis in San Francisco seeks a senior communications leader to shape how the company is perceived by customers, media, and the broader technology industry. As part of the Brand team, you’ll craft strategies for PR, influencer and developer marketing, and social media to strengthen Redis’ reputation and position the company at the center of important conversations.

You will partner with executives and cross-functional teams to tell compelling stories through media relations, thought leadership,