Director, External Relations
Core
Lead global Public Relations (PR) and Analyst Relations (AR) programs to shape market perception, earn media mindshare, and influence industry analysts.
Role type
Senior Director, External Relations (PR & AR)
Builds
Global brand credibility, media coverage, and analyst reports (e.g., Gartner Magic Quadrants)
Domain
B2B Technology / Professional Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic communications planning, media relationship management, analyst engagement strategy, agency management, crisis communications, executive advisory, cross-functional leadership, data-driven reporting, contract negotiation, thought leadership development
Preferred skills
Experience in B2B tech or professional services, existing relationships with tech media and analyst firms, track record scaling comms programs at growth-stage companies
Technologies
Gartner Peer Insights, Magic Quadrants, Forrester Waves, MarketScapes
Responsibilities
Develop and execute global PR strategy including executive thought leadership and brand storytelling; Build and maintain relationships with key journalists and media outlets; Design and lead analyst relations program including briefings and vendor evaluations; Manage PR and AR agencies and internal team members; Serve as strategic communications advisor to the executive team; Represent the company at industry conferences and media events
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with direct reporting