Strategic Communications and Analyst Relations Lead

isolved; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

isolved is seeking a Senior Manager, Communications & PR to lead strategic PR and Analyst Relations programs. The role partners with executives across marketing, product, and services to craft narratives that drive awareness and credibility in a fast-growing tech environment.

The ideal candidate blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, shaping integrated communications that support company growth and market leadership.

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 - not just execute tactical programs.
• Strong storytelling instincts with the ability to uncover and shape compelling narratives.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with content, product marketing, social and demand generation teams to create integrated communications strategies.
• Understanding of how earned, owned, and shared media channels work together to drive brand visibility and engagement.
• Experience managing external agencies and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Existing media relationships are a plus, but success in this role will primarily come from the ability to drive strategy and effectively partner with external agency resources.
• Experience supporting communications programs involving technology partners, channel partners, reseller ecosystems, or referral partner networks is a strong plus.
• Ability to identify strategic storytelling opportunities that extend beyond traditional PR tactics and contribute to broader business and go-to-market objectives.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong executive presence and confidence interacting with senior leaders, media, analysts, customers, and partners.
• Experience in HCM, HR technology, SaaS, or related technology industries is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic PR programs that 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

Executive presence

Cross-functional collaboration

Media relations

Strategic communications

Leadership

Job description

isolved is seeking a Senior Manager, Communications & PR to lead strategic PR and Analyst Relations programs. The role partners with executives across marketing, product, and services to craft narratives that drive awareness and credibility in a fast-growing tech environment.

The ideal candidate blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, shaping integrated communications that support company growth and market leadership.