PR & Communications Manager

🔥 4 minutes ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $105k - $115k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🎙️ Public Relations (PR)

Where this job comes from

Posted on IRIS Software Group's careers page, not through a job board

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IRIS Software Group

1001 - 5000 employees

☁️ SaaS

🤝 B2B

👥 HR Tech

💰 Private Equity Round on 2018-05

SaaS • B2B • HR Tech

IRIS Software Group is a UK-based technology company that provides integrated cloud software and managed services for accountancy, payroll, HR, education and related professional services. Its product portfolio includes cloud accountancy systems (IRIS Elements, IRIS Accountancy Suite, IRIS KashFlow), payroll and payroll bureau software (Staffology, IRIS Payroll Professional), HR systems (IRIS Cascade, Staffology HR), education products for schools and trusts (iSAMS, IRIS ParentMail, financials and MIS tools), plus hosting, outsourcing and managed services for accountants and payroll providers. IRIS sells primarily to businesses, accountancy firms, schools and trusts and emphasises AI-enabled productivity, hosted/SaaS delivery, practice management, and outsourced service offerings.

📋 Description

• Lead the US PR programme and build relationships with business, technology and trade media across accounting, payroll and HR • Create proactive stories, data-led angles and reactive commentary to grow IRIS’ visibility and share of voice • Align PR activity with IRIS’ AEO and AI visibility strategy • Partner with Accounting, Payroll and HR leaders to identify newsworthy product, customer and market stories • Build US executive visibility through bylines, commentary, speaking opportunities, awards and media interviews • Prepare spokespeople with briefings, messaging and coaching • Support crisis communications, monitoring, rapid-response planning, holding statements and reactive media handling • Maintain consistency with IRIS’ brand narrative, messaging framework and tone of voice • Manage US PR agency partners, including priorities, briefings, output reviews and accountability • Support relationships with industry analysts, associations and influential voices • Track and report coverage volume and quality, share of voice, message pull-through and spokesperson visibility • Collaborate with Communications, Product Marketing, Demand Generation, sector leaders, legal, security and US agency partners

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years in PR, media relations or corporate communications • Ideally in-house or agency-side experience supporting B2B technology, SaaS or professional services • Strong knowledge of the US media landscape • Proven relationships with, or ability to quickly build 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 • Experience supporting crisis and issues communications • Excellent writing and editing skills • Familiarity with accounting, payroll and/or HR sectors, or ability to get up to speed quickly in specialist B2B markets • Experience managing PR agencies or external partners • Strong cross-functional and stakeholder skills • Comfort with PR measurement, media monitoring and reporting tools • Experience in a PE-backed, high-growth or fast-moving B2B environment is an advantage • Must be legally authorized to work in the country where the role is based or disclose sponsorship requirements

🏖️ Benefits

• Bonus offered • Continuous learning and career development opportunities • Well-being, inclusion and development-focused culture • Diversity and inclusion culture • Accessibility adjustments and accommodations during the hiring process

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