PR and Communications Lead

Raptive is seeking an experienced, hands-on communications professional to join our team as the PR and Communications Lead. This highly strategic role will be focused on driving Raptive’s story across all of our audiences with the end goal of increasing awareness, affinity, consideration and adoption. This person will come with knowledge of the creator economy, the digital advertising ecosystem and the media industry, bringing deep experience in both media relations and storytelling. In this role, you will help drive and shape Raptive’s narrative, you’ll love to pitch and have a track record of identifying opportunities and securing press stories. 

As a communications team member, your work will help us elevate our brand and share our mission, vision, and values with all our core stakeholders, including creators, advertising partners, investors, our employees, and more. We are building a best-in-class team and looking for exceptional communicators who want to further our mission to build a creator-first future.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Collaborate with leaders to shape and promote Raptive’s message and initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets.
• Create and implement a strategy for executive visibility, including securing speaking engagements, awards, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Produce clear, engaging materials that convey Raptive’s message, such as press releases, media Q&As, bylines, and award entries.
• Gather compelling stories from creators, advertisers, and internal teams to support product and campaign launches and promote Raptive’s overall narrative.
• Monitor industry trends and identify media opportunities or potential risks related to our messaging.

The skills and experience you bring to the job:

• 8+ years experience in public relations and communications; 4 years in a communications role focused on digital advertising, creator economy, and media preferred
• Extensive knowledge of and experience working with advertising trade, tech, and business media, with marketing and creator economy experience a strong plus 
• Ability to uncover stories and use data and insights in compelling ways to further storytelling 
• Creative, self-starter with the ability to work independently to develop a strategy and execute it successfully
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to contextualize and prioritize a high volume of information while managing competing deadlines from internal and external stakeholders 
• Work closely and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders across the organization
• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities while acting nimbly to support emerging trends and opportunities

About Raptive 

Raptive is a new kind of media company built for creators and home to one of the largest and most diverse audiences on the internet. Raptive combines its position as the world’s largest ad management platform with a comprehensive suite of monetization, audience and business solutions that enable creators to turn their passions and talents into thriving independent companies and enduring brands.  We stand for the future of a diverse, open internet powered by the creativity and entrepreneurship of the independent creators and publishers it serves. To date, Raptive has paid over $2.5 billion to thousands of independent creators. Join us in creating a more equitable and inclusive future for media. Raptive was recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Places To Work for 2023-2024.  

The base salary range for this position is $100,000-$140,000. The range provided is Raptive’s reasonable estimate of the annualized base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, geographic location, knowledge, skills and abilities. This role is eligible for additional incentive compensation that isn’t included in the posted range.

For more information, visit www.Raptive.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Raptive is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe we are most impactful when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Raptive is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to a member of our recruiting team.