Senior Manager, Public Relations & Thought Leadership

Kiva.org; Louisiana; Remote; USD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiva is a global nonprofit expanding financial access. The Senior Manager, Public Relations leads PR and media strategy, partner campaigns, and thought leadership amplification, with a focus on data-driven impact storytelling. This role coordinates with Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, and hubs to grow Kiva’s external presence.

We value flexible leadership, collaboration across teams, and a commitment to inclusion. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this US-based role.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in public relations and media relations with direct media pitching and journalist relationships.
• Agency experience and experience managing multi-partner campaigns preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and execute thought leadership strategy and activate narratives across channels.
• Experience coordinating campaigns across internal teams and external partners while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Public relations and media – drive PR goals, support day-to-day PR firm relationships, and develop media lists for pitching.
• Identify, shape, and execute end-to-end campaigns with Strategic Partners, Lending Partners, hubs, and granting organizations.
• Own Kiva's LinkedIn strategy and amplification of thought leadership content across channels and events.
• Lead analytics and insights, share results across teams, and maintain team resources and reporting.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Strategic communications

Thought leadership

Data & analytics

Project management

Storytelling/writing

LinkedIn channel management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

Sprout

Looker

Salesforce

Dovetail

Job description

Kiva is a global nonprofit expanding financial access. The Senior Manager, Public Relations leads PR and media strategy, partner campaigns, and thought leadership amplification, with a focus on data-driven impact storytelling. This role coordinates with Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, and hubs to grow Kiva’s external presence.

We value flexible leadership, collaboration across teams, and a commitment to inclusion. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this US-based role.