US Remote PR & Communications Lead

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Impact-driven work

Career growth

Belonging culture

Zusammenfassung

IRIS Software Group is seeking a seasoned PR & Communications Manager to shape how IRIS is perceived in the US. This hands-on role combines strategy and execution, building relationships with priority journalists and turning expertise and customer evidence into earned coverage and executive visibility.

You will collaborate with Communications, Product Marketing, Demand Generation, sector leaders and US partners to craft a standout voice amid growth, delivering credible industry commentary and

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in PR, media relations or corporate communications, ideally in-house or agency-side supporting B2B technology, SaaS or professional services.
• Strong knowledge of the US media landscape, with proven relationships with trade, business and technology journalists.
• Demonstrable experience securing high-quality earned coverage and growing share of voice.
• Ability to turn complex or technical subjects, including AI, into clear, credible, jargon-free stories that resonate with buyers and the media.
• Experience supporting crisis and issues communications, with the judgement and composure to handle sensitive situations calmly and quickly.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the judgement to set a quality bar for agencies and partners.
• Familiarity with the accounting, payroll and/or HR sectors, or a track record of getting up to speed quickly in specialist B2B markets.
• Experience managing PR agencies or external partners, from briefing work to holding them accountable for results.
• Strong cross-functional and stakeholder skills, leading through relationships, influence and clear standards rather than direct reports.
• Comfort with PR measurement, media monitoring and reporting tools, and the ability to connect activity to business outcomes.
• Experience in a PE-backed, high-growth or fast-moving B2B environment is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Lead the US PR programme and build relationships with priority business, technology and trade media across accounting, payroll and HR.
• Create a strong pipeline of proactive stories, data-led angles and reactive commentary that grows IRIS’ visibility and share of voice.
• Align PR activity with IRIS’ AI visibility strategy, strengthening how IRIS appears across traditional media, search and AI-powered discovery.
• Partner with Accounting, Payroll and HR leaders to uncover newsworthy stories across our products, customers and markets.
• Build the US profile of IRIS leaders and experts through bylines, commentary, speaking opportunities, awards and media interviews.
• Prepare spokespeople with briefings, messaging and coaching so they are confident and on-message.
• Support crisis communications as needed, including monitoring, rapid-response planning, holding statements and reactive media handling.
• Keep US earned media and stakeholder communications aligned to the IRIS brand narrative and tone of voice.
• Manage US PR agency partners day to day, briefing work and reviewing outputs to ensure quality and impact.
• Support relationships with industry analysts, associations and influential voices, coordinating with the wider team to keep IRIS represented consistently.
• Track and report on PR impact, including coverage volume and quality, share of voice, message pull-through and spokesperson visibility.

Kenntnisse

PR & Media

Crisis communications

Executive visibility

Stakeholder management

Writing & editing

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Jobbeschreibung

IRIS Software Group is seeking a seasoned PR & Communications Manager to shape how IRIS is perceived in the US. This hands-on role combines strategy and execution, building relationships with priority journalists and turning expertise and customer evidence into earned coverage and executive visibility.

You will collaborate with Communications, Product Marketing, Demand Generation, sector leaders and US partners to craft a standout voice amid growth, delivering credible industry commentary and