We're partnering with a leading consumer technology company seeking a PR Manager to support product communications across high-visibility consumer experiences and emerging platform innovations. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to shape proactive storytelling around product launches, platform updates, safety initiatives, and AI-driven experiences.

This is an excellent opportunity for a communications professional who thrives in fast-paced B2C tech environments and enjoys turning complex product developments into compelling media narratives.

PR Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead proactive product communications initiatives across consumer-facing platform features and experiences
• Attend product meetings and partner closely with Product teams to stay informed on upcoming launches and feature developments
• Translate product updates into thoughtful PR narratives and messaging strategies
• Develop and execute media storytelling plans focused on communication, creativity, connection, safety, and AI innovation
• Draft press materials including messaging docs, talking points, media briefs, newsroom content, and launch communications
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tech, consumer, business, and mainstream media contacts
• Pitch stories and secure coverage across relevant media outlets
• Organize press briefings, demos, interviews, and spokesperson preparation
• Represent the Communications team within cross-functional meetings and collaborate across Product, Marketing, Legal, Policy, and Design teams
• Manage multiple projects and timelines within a fast-moving environment
• Track campaign performance, media coverage, and overall PR impact

PR Manager Qualifications:

• 8+ years of PR, product communications, or related experience
• Direct consumer technology (B2C) PR experience required
• Strong understanding of today's social media and consumer tech landscape
• Experience supporting consumer product launches and platform narratives
• Background from in-house consumer technology companies strongly preferred
• Agency experience supporting consumer tech clients also considered
• Proven ability to execute reliably in fast-paced, high-visibility environments
• Strong media relationships across tech, consumer, and business press
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across teams
• Experience measuring and reporting on PR campaign performance

PR Manager Preferred Background:

• Strong preference for candidates with experience from major consumer technology and social platform companies.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with communication or social platforms
• Exposure to subscription products, safety/trust initiatives, location-based products, or consumer AI technologies
• Experience working with global teams

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Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

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Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

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