Manager, Public and Press Relations

Location: Cambridge, MA (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Mid to Senior Level (7-12 years experience)
Company: Fast-growing startup in finance, fintech, and wealth management advisory

About Datalign Advisory

Datalign Advisory is a cutting-edge platform that provides AI-driven, data-centric financial advisory services, connecting users with expert advisors to optimize financial decision-making. Our goal is to revolutionize the financial advisory landscape by offering personalized, scalable solutions through advanced technology and data analytics. In 2022, we launched from Cambridge’s innovation hub with Link Ventures as our lead investor. Today, we’ve connected over $40 billion in assets with 7,000 trusted advisors.

About the Role

Are you a dynamic communicator who loves getting in the weeds as much as thinking strategically? Do you have deep expertise in public and press relations with experience amplifying brand presence in finance, fintech, or wealth management industries? We're looking for someone who thrives in a startup environment where you'll be both the strategist AND the executor.

Datalign Advisory is seeking a Manager, Public and Press Relations to drive strategic communication initiatives and elevate our brand's visibility across traditional and digital channels. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with our CMO and CRO and their teams, you'll craft compelling narratives, develop impactful media strategies, and leverage social media platforms to build a robust online presence. You'll also collaborate closely with technical teams to translate complex data and insights into compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences.

This is a hands-on leadership role with incredible growth potential - you'll manage and mentor a content creator while rolling up your sleeves to execute alongside your team. We need someone who gets excited about both developing the strategy AND writing the press release, someone who can think big picture while obsessing over the details that make communications truly shine. We're also looking for someone passionate about leveraging AI to revolutionize how we create, optimize, and distribute content - you'll have the opportunity to pioneer innovative AI-driven communication strategies.

You'll play a key role in thought leadership by authoring blogs and partnering with leadership on messaging that aligns with our mission of delivering clarity through data-driven solutions. We believe work should be engaging and exciting - we're here to build something amazing while having fun doing meaningful work that impacts how organizations make critical financial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Team Management

• Direct CEO Partnership: Report directly to the CEO, providing strategic communications counsel and playing a key role in company-wide strategic decisions
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a content creator, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement public and press relations strategies that position Datalign Advisory as a leader in finance, fintech, and wealth management
• AI Innovation: Pioneer the use of AI tools and technologies to enhance content creation, media outreach, and communication analytics

Hands-On Execution & Content Creation

• Media Relations: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with financial and fintech journalists, media outlets, and industry influencers
• Content Development: Create and manage a dynamic content strategy, including writing and publishing blogs that highlight Datalign's expertise and insights
• Technical Translation: Collaborate with internal technical teams to distill complex data, analytics, and technical concepts into engaging, easily understood messaging for media and the public
• Press & Communications: Oversee the creation and distribution of press releases, ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms

Digital & Social Media Management

• Social Media Strategy: Drive engagement through social media channels, including strategy development, content creation, and performance analysis
• Digital Presence: Build and maintain a robust online presence across multiple platforms
• Content Optimization: Apply SEO best practices for blogging and social media to maximize reach and engagement
• AI-Powered Content: Leverage AI tools for content creation, personalization, and optimization across all digital channels

Innovation & Growth Opportunities

• Thought Leadership: Partner with CEO and leadership team to develop thought leadership opportunities, including whitepapers, op-eds, and speaking engagements
• AI Experimentation: Lead initiatives to integrate cutting-edge AI technologies into our communication workflows and strategies
• Strategic Growth: As the company grows, potential to expand into broader marketing and brand strategy responsibilities

Crisis Management & Analytics

• Crisis Communications: Manage crisis communications to protect and enhance Datalign's reputation
• Performance Analysis: Analyze communication efforts using data and metrics to continuously refine and improve strategies
• Strategic Reporting: Provide regular insights and recommendations to leadership based on communication performance data

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
• Experience: 7-12 years of experience in public relations, journalism, or corporate communications, with a focus on finance, fintech, or wealth management industries
• Technical Collaboration: Proven experience collaborating with technical teams to translate complex technical concepts into accessible messaging
• Media Relations: Demonstrated success in media relations, including established relationships with financial and fintech press
• Digital Expertise: Proven experience managing social media platforms, including strategy development and content creation
• Writing Portfolio: Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a portfolio of authored blogs, articles, or other published content
• Leadership Skills: Experience managing and mentoring team members, with a collaborative leadership style

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Startup Mentality: Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities can shift and everyone wears multiple hats
• Hands-On Leader: Comfortable being both a strategic thinker and a hands-on executor - you love getting into the details
• Growth-Minded: Excited about building something from the ground up and seeing the direct impact of your work
• Collaborative: Works seamlessly with technical teams, leadership, and your direct report to achieve shared goals
• Detail-Oriented: Obsesses over the quality and accuracy of every piece of communication
• Adaptable: Flexible and comfortable with the dynamic nature of startup life
• Results-Driven: Uses data and metrics to drive decisions and continuously improve performance
• Industry Passionate: Genuinely excited about finance, fintech, and wealth management industries
• AI-Forward Thinking: Excited about exploring and implementing AI solutions to enhance communication effectiveness and efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Education: Master's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field
• Industry Experience: Experience working in a professional services or data-driven advisory firm
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of SEO best practices for blogging and social media
• Analytics Expertise: Analytical mindset with the ability to use metrics to drive decision-making and measure success
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with emerging trends in digital and social media communication within the finance or fintech space
• AI Experience: Hands-on experience with AI tools for content creation, social media management, or marketing automation

What We Offer

Join a fast-growing startup where your work directly impacts our success and visibility in the market. 

• Leadership Development: Manage and mentor a talented content creator while developing your own leadership skills with direct CEO mentorship
• Strategic Impact: Shape our brand narrative and thought leadership in the finance, fintech, and wealth management space
• Executive Exposure: Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team on company-wide strategic initiatives
• AI Innovation Leadership: Be at the forefront of integrating AI into communications, with support and resources to experiment and innovate
• Startup Experience: Gain valuable experience in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where things move fast and your contributions are immediately visible
• Flexible Work: Hybrid schedule with 4 days in our Cambridge office and 1 day remote
• Industry Expertise: Work directly with technical experts and thought leaders
• Creative Freedom: Build communication strategies and content programs with significant autonomy and creative control

Application Requirements

To apply for this position, please submit:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter explaining why you're excited about joining a startup environment and how your experience translates to our industry.
3. Writing Portfolio Link - show us some examples of your work!
4. AI Enhancement Paragraph: Write a thoughtful paragraph (150-250 words) describing how you envision AI tools and technologies enhancing your effectiveness in this communications role. We're particularly interested in innovative approaches to content creation, media outreach, social media optimization, and analytics. Consider specific tasks, workflows, or challenges where AI could add value, and demonstrate your understanding of both the opportunities and appropriate boundaries for AI in professional communications.