US PR & Communications Lead — AI, Media & Growth

IRIS Software Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IRIS Software Group is seeking a Communications & PR Manager for the US market. You will own the US PR strategy, build relationships with business, technology and trade media, and drive executive visibility across accounting, payroll and HR software.

You’ll work with a global team and a leading US agency to tell compelling data-led stories. You’ll lead proactive storytelling, manage crisis communications, and ensure consistent messaging aligned to IRIS brand across markets, elevating the

Qualifications

• 5+ years in PR or corporate communications.
• Strong US media relationships with trade, business and tech outlets.
• Ability to translate complex tech/AI topics into credible stories.
• Experience in crisis and issues communications.
• Excellent writing, editing and messaging discipline.
• Familiarity with accounting, payroll or HR sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead US PR programme and build relationships with priority media.
• Align activity with AI visibility and broader corporate strategy.
• Engage with sector stakeholders to uncover newsworthy stories.
• Develop executive thought leadership and media readiness.
• Manage crisis and rapid-response communications.
• Coordinate agency partners and ensure high-quality outputs.
• Measure impact with coverage, share of voice and messaging pull-through.

Skills

PR experience

US media relations

Crisis communications

Executive visibility

Writing & editing

Job description

IRIS Software Group is seeking a Communications & PR Manager for the US market. You will own the US PR strategy, build relationships with business, technology and trade media, and drive executive visibility across accounting, payroll and HR software.

You’ll work with a global team and a leading US agency to tell compelling data-led stories. You’ll lead proactive storytelling, manage crisis communications, and ensure consistent messaging aligned to IRIS brand across markets, elevating the