Corporate Communications Lead, US

About the role

The Corporate PR Lead is an experienced communications professional that is eager to develop high-quality storylines that elevate Wise and the work we're doing to build the network for the world's money. This role will be focused on managing Wise's reputation in the US, particularly across key national and financial press. You'll be comfortable handling complicated and tricky issues when they come up, and working with internal teams and journalists to ensure that Wise's reputation is upheld. You're familiar with industry jargon and know how to dive into the product or a topic to understand the details, and then simplify them for your audiences. Your primary focus will be on the US, while also working with members of the global PR team to deliver projects and brand engagement narratives globally. You have strong press contacts in national and financial media. You're proactive, creative and enjoy working in a fast-paced global team and organization.

Responsibilities

• Award submissions and speaker support: Run point on the development of award submissions and speaking opportunities that propel our corporate priorities.
• Handle crisis and issues management: Lead rapid response communications during sensitive situations, coordinating with global teams and providing steady leadership under pressure.
• Develop smooth processes: Assist in creating a planning process that allows global workstreams to bring corporate moments to US audiences with ease. You'll offer guidance based on your experience, implementing best practices for repeatable reporting.

Requirements

• Leadership experience: You've spent 8+ years building your career in public relations, with a proven track record leading communications strategy.
• Financial communications: At least 3-4 years in the financial communications space, supporting PR efforts for a publicly traded company in the US.
• Strategic execution: Deep experience independently developing comprehensive strategies and creative storytelling that builds brand engagement and trust among key audiences. You're not too senior to write a press release or brief an agency, but you're strategic enough to shape direction.
• Influencing Leadership: You have experience with C-suite and regional leadership, providing counsel that influences business decisions.
• Media relationships: Familiarity with the financial and business press landscape, including existing connections and the ability to further build quality relationships.
• Partner solutions: Have demonstrated the ability to work comfortably across a fast-paced organization to deliver quality materials that align stakeholder goals and meet audience expectations.
• Crisis management experience: You can handle sensitive

Benefits

Additional Information

The Corporate PR Lead, US will play a pivotal role in further shaping Wise's US reputation as the global technology company that is building the best way to move and manage money around the world. This is a unique opportunity for someone that is passionate about corporate and financial communications, as you will help strengthen Wise's brand engagement among key business, finance and tech audiences. To craft compelling narratives, you'll have the chance to work across various business functions to unlock the business stories that instill confidence in our US strategy, our customer-centricity and our culture..

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