Senior Manager, Public Relations

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We're looking for a Public Relations Lead to join our Communications team. This role is for someone who loves engaging with reporters, uncovering compelling stories, and shaping narratives that matter. You're not just comfortable talking to the media - you crave it.
With a deep curiosity about business, technology and ecommerce, you know how to dig into data and insights to craft stories that resonate across a variety of channels. You have experience taking complex concepts and product narratives and making them clear, compelling and relevant for top-tier business and tech media.
In this role, you'll be a critical part of building our external communications strategy, drive media outreach efforts, build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, and work closely with executives and cross-functional teams to ensure we're consistently part of the right conversations. If you're a strategic thinker who loves the hustle of media relations and knows how to turn big tentpole moments, company milestones, product launches, and industry shifts into headlines, we want to hear from you.
How You'll Make a Difference:

• Shape narratives: Work with cross-functional teams to develop compelling storylines and strategies that align with business priorities.
• Think creatively: Bring new ideas to the table to support our storytelling.
• Drive media engagement: Proactively pitch stories, build strong relationships with reporters, and secure high-impact coverage across business, tech, trade media, broadcast and podcasts.
• Collaborate across teams: Work with product marketing, product managers, data teams, and others to identify and develop media-worthy insights as well as other teams such as content and social media to amplify and create owned media opportunities.
• Secure speaker opportunities: Identify and secure speaking opportunities at key events to amplify Klaviyo's thought leaders.
• Spokesperson development: continuously cultivate our key spokespeople's approach, working with them to improve and refine.
• Be a pulse on the industry: Stay ahead of media trends, competitor news, and relevant industry conversations-ensuring we're part of the discussion and approaching storytelling in innovative ways.

Who You Are:

• 8+ years of experience in a communications or media relations role, either in-house or at an agency supporting high-growth companies.
• A strong track record of securing earned media coverage across business, technology, and industry press.
• Deep relationships with key reporters covering business, technology and marketing and an interest in emerging channels like Substack.
• A relentless curiosity and drive to find, develop, and tell compelling stories.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft sharp narratives and talking points.
• You like a fast-paced, fun environment where every day might be a little different.
• A collaborative, team-first mindset, but also a self-starter who can run with ideas and execute.

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Our salary range reflects the cost of labor across various U.S. geographic markets. The range displayed below reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all our US locations. The base salary offered for this position is determined by several factors, including the applicant's job-related skills, relevant experience, education or training, and work location.
In addition to base salary, our total compensation package may include participation in the company's annual cash bonus plan, variable compensation (OTE) for sales and customer success roles, equity, sign-on payments, and a comprehensive range of health, welfare, and wellbeing benefits based on eligibility. Please visit Klaviyo Rewards to find out more about our Total Rewards package.
Your recruiter can provide more details about the specific salary/OTE range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Base Pay Range For US Locations:
$112,000 - $168,000 USD
Get to Know Klaviyo
We're Klaviyo (pronounced clay-vee-oh). We empower creators to own their destiny by making first-party data accessible and actionable like never before. We see limitless potential for the technology we're developing to nurture personalized experiences in ecommerce and beyond. To reach our goals, we need our own crew of remarkable creators-ambitious and collaborative teammates who stay focused on our north star: delighting our customers. If you're ready to do the best work of your career, where you'll be welcomed as your whole self from day one and supported with generous benefits, we hope you'll join us.
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