As the Head of PR and Communications you will:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy to raise Cohere’s profile, establish the company as a leader in this space and increase share of voice
• Own partnership with the PR agency, manage key media relationships including reporters, editors and analysts
• Write press releases, execute media pitches, and develop messaging points that clearly communicate Cohere’s competitive differentiation and market position
• Work with the leadership team to craft our PR narrative. Raise the profile of the CEO and other members of the senior leadership team through executive communications and thought leadership opportunities
• Provide communications counsel, media training and support to senior leaders to better communicate the company’s overall vision, strategy, and capabilities to a wide variety of audiences
• Work with the product and marketing team to carry out impactful communication campaigns about new products
• Field media questions and oversee crisis communications processes and provide guidance and messaging
• Own briefings and inquiries, develop content for these activities and provide scope and guidance to subject matter experts from around the company
• Own the numbers, tracking of coverage, performance and share of voice

You may be a good fit, if you have:

• 10+ years in communications at an agency or in-house, with a track record of impact in high-growth B2B SaaS, preferably in AI
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of the media and PR landscape and relationships with reporters
• You are a storyteller with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You have executive presence to work with the C-suite and the ability to influence and counsel senior management
• Confident public speaker capable both of presenting at high profile forums as well as training others to do so
• Policy background is a plus