Hybrid Head of Communications, PR

at Weekday (YC W21)

• Job title: Head of Communications, PR
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Gurugram, India

About the role

• Head of Communications & PR leading external narrative and media relations for a global AI-driven organization. Collaborating closely with the Founder and managing high-impact communications strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead all external communications and position the organization—and its Founder—as category-defining leaders.
• Own and execute the global PR and media strategy across key international markets.
• Lead all press communications, media interactions, interviews, and public statements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, analysts, and industry publications.
• Manage and maximize outcomes from external PR agencies and partners.
• Define, refine, and evolve the company’s tone of voice and core messaging pillars.
• Ensure consistency across PR, website, product messaging, sales collateral, partnerships, and social channels.
• Ghostwrite thought leadership articles, blogs, opinion pieces, speeches, and keynote content.
• Prepare the Founder for interviews, panels, podcasts, and public appearances.
• Design and maintain crisis communication frameworks and response protocols.
• Lead communication strategy for awards, conferences, and industry events.
• Oversee all outward-facing communications on LinkedIn and other priority platforms.
• Collaborate with design and content teams to maintain storytelling excellence across formats.

Requirements

• 6–12 years of experience in PR, Communications, Media, or Corporate Communications.
• Strong background in tech, SaaS, AI, real estate, or fast-scaling startup environments preferred.
• Proven experience owning PR strategy—not just execution.
• Experience working closely with founders, investors, or senior leadership teams.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling ability (non-negotiable).
• Strong media network across at least two international markets (UK, India, Middle East preferred).
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts without losing credibility.
• Strong crisis communication instincts and composure under pressure.
• Comfort working across time zones and global markets.
• High ownership, speed, discretion, and strategic judgment.
• Sharp, confident, and precise communicator.
• Founder’s mindset with extreme accountability.
• Ability to operate independently and make high-impact decisions.
• High emotional intelligence and strong public perception instincts.