PR & Communications Lead

PR & Communications Lead Hive Marketing & Communications San Francisco, CA, USA USD 100k-135k / year + Equity Posted 6+ months ago Apply now About Hive Hive is the leading provider of cloud-based AI solutions to understand, search, and generate content, and is trusted by hundreds of the world's largest and most innovative organizations. The company empowers developers with a portfolio of best-in-class, pre-trained AI models, serving billions of customer API requests every month. Hive also offers turnkey software applications powered by proprietary AI models and datasets, enabling breakthrough use cases across industries. Together, Hive's solutions are transforming content moderation, brand protection, sponsorship measurement, context-based ad targeting, and more. Hive has raised over $120M in capital from leading investors, including General Catalyst, 8VC, Glynn Capital, Bain & Company, Visa Ventures, and others. We have over 250 employees globally in our San Francisco, Seattle, and Delhi offices. Please reach out if you are interested in joining the future of AI! The Role Hive is looking for an experienced communications professional to build and lead the Public Relations and Communications function, reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the broader executive team. As the first hire dedicated to this function, you will drive our external narrative, manage strategic communications, and increase Hive's visibility across media and industry conversations. This will be an individual contributor role to start, but we expect this person to grow the function, potentially managing agency relationships and/or additional internal team members over time. Responsibilities Define and execute Hive's strategic communications roadmap, owning all external PR and communications efforts across media relations, press releases, thought leadership, and corporate messaging Proactively identify and secure earned media opportunities to elevate Hive's brand, technology, and leadership team in top-tier publications and industry outlets Write and edit high-quality content across formats—including press releases, media statements, blog posts, and executive bylines—that clearly communicate Hive's story and point of view Develop and maintain key media relationships across business, tech, and AI-focused outlets; serve as the primary point of contact for all media inquiries Collaborate closely with internal teams (product, legal, engineering, HR) to surface compelling stories and ensure accurate and consistent messaging Act as a strategic communications partner to internal stakeholders, advising on messaging and positioning for product launches, partnerships, events, and issues management Manage external communications around major company milestones such as product launches, partnerships, and funding announcements Monitor press coverage, industry trends, and competitor narratives to identify opportunities or risks, and share relevant insights with internal teams Support internal communications as needed, including executive messaging and all-hands updates Own communications reporting, including press activity tracking, share of voice, and impact metrics Adhere to policies, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to the protection of information assets Requirements 5+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or a related field, with a preference for candidates who have worked in fast-paced tech or AI-driven environments Proven track record of securing high-quality media coverage and managing end-to-end communications efforts Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, engaging narratives Strong news judgment and a keen understanding of media cycles, journalist priorities, and industry dynamics Able to operate independently and strategically in a fast-moving startup environment; experience building functions from the ground up is a plus Comfortable collaborating with executive stakeholders and representing the company externally with credibility and confidence Ability to juggle multiple priorities, adapt quickly to changing circumstances, and deliver high-quality work on deadline Strong attention to detail and a high editorial standard Nice to Have Experience working with or managing PR agencies or freelancers Familiarity with AI, machine learning, or other emerging technologies Background in crisis communications or issues management Understanding of SEO, social media strategy, or content marketing Media training experience for executives or spokespeople Don't meet every qualification? We encourage strong applicants to apply—we are looking for the right people, not just checking a box. Who We Are We are a group of ambitious individuals who are passionate about creating a revolutionary AI company. At Hive, you will have a steep learning curve and an opportunity to contribute to one of the fastest growing AI start-ups in San Francisco. The work you do here will have a noticeable and direct impact on the development of the company. Thank you for your interest in Hive and we hope to meet you soon! The current expected base salary for this position ranges from $100,000 - $135,000. Actual compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work; stock options may be offered in addition to the range provided here. Apply now See more open positions at Hive