Senior Manager, Strategic PR & Analyst Relations

isolved; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

isolved is seeking a strategic Senior Manager, Communications & PR to lead our PR and Analyst Relations programs. Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications, this role will shape isolved's brand narrative across media, industry analysts, customers, partners and owned content channels.

This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who thrives in fast-growing technology environments and is energized by telling stories that drive awareness, credibility and business

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or analyst relations within B2B technology companies.
• Experience supporting both PR and AR programs in fast-growing or emerging technology environments.
• Combination of agency and in-house communications experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop strategic communications plans that align to business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic PR programs to elevate isolved's brand awareness, thought leadership, and market positioning.
• Identify and drive proactive storytelling opportunities around company news, product innovation, customers, partners and industry trends.
• Partner cross-functionally with executives, marketing, product marketing, customer advocacy and partner teams to develop compelling narratives and media opportunities.
• Manage media strategy and outreach efforts in partnership with isolved's external PR agency.
• Support media engagement opportunities including interview preparation, speaking opportunities, award submissions, and press materials.
• Leverage existing media relationships where applicable while helping expand isolved's visibility and credibility within key industry conversations.
• Track, analyze, and report on PR program performance and share insights and recommendations with leadership.
• Lead isolved's analyst relations strategy and engagement program.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry analysts and firms covering HCM, HR technology, payroll, workforce management, and adjacent markets.
• Coordinate analyst briefings, inquiries, and strategic engagements to strengthen isolved's market presence and positioning.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop differentiated messaging and materials for analyst audiences.
• Monitor analyst research, market trends and competitive insights to inform communications and business strategies.
• Partner closely with the content, social media, demand generation and digital marketing teams to extend and amplify external messaging across owned and earned channels.
• Identify opportunities to repurpose and integrate earned media coverage, analyst insights, customer stories and thought leadership into blogs, social content, webinars, campaigns and other go-to-market initiatives.
• Help ensure consistent, compelling storytelling across PR, analyst relations, content marketing and broader brand communications efforts.
• Collaborate with Product Marketing and partner teams to strengthen and elevate isolved's platform story through media, analysts, customers and partner ecosystems.
• Support communications strategies that highlight the value of isolved's partnerships, integrations and broader ecosystem across external channels.
• Manage external PR agency relationships, ensuring alignment to strategic priorities, messaging and business goals.
• Provide clear direction, feedback, and accountability to agency partners while maximizing program effectiveness and ROI.
• Oversee communications calendars, campaign planning, and integrated execution across PR and AR initiatives.
• Ensure consistent messaging and brand voice across all external communications.

Skills

Public relations

Corporate communications

Analyst relations

Storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Media relations

Agency management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

isolved is seeking a strategic Senior Manager, Communications & PR to lead our PR and Analyst Relations programs. Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications, this role will shape isolved's brand narrative across media, industry analysts, customers, partners and owned content channels.

This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who thrives in fast-growing technology environments and is energized by telling stories that drive awareness, credibility and business