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Senior PR Manager

United StatesUnited States·Chicagofull-timesenior
MarketingPR Specialist
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Lead Perk's day-to-day PR activity from proactive pitching and newsjacking to reactive press office and crisis communications.

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MarketingPR Specialist

About the Role

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We're looking for a seasoned Senior PR Manager to own Perk's US and UK media presence. This is a high-impact role at the heart of one of our most important strategic priorities: establishing Perk as a leading voice in major business and financial press.

Both markets are fast-growing for Perk, and cutting through in either requires deep journalist relationships, a sharp corporate narrative, and someone who can work at the pace of a major news cycle. You'll be the on-the-ground force behind our Tier 1 media strategy, shaping how our executives show up in the press and building the kind of earned presence no paid campaign can replicate.

This is a role for a natural communicator who understands the nuance of financial and business media, can translate complex tech and AI narratives into compelling stories, and knows how to get a C-suite executive ready for a Bloomberg interview on short notice.

Responsibilities

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What We Offer

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✓Receive competitive compensation and equity ownership in Perk
✓Rest and recharge with our generous allocation of 20 vacation days and 12 public holidays
✓Enjoy the flexibility of three medical plans to choose from, with company contributions and an HSA when enrolling in an HDHP medical plan
✓Take control of your physical health with additional comprehensive benefit plans, covering dental, vision and Wellhub’s gym subscription from your start date
✓Rest assured that you’re covered by life and disability policies from your start date, with options to add extra protection through voluntary buy-up plans
✓Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
✓Care for your furry friends through partner discounts on pet insurance
✓Join our unforgettable Perk events, including our spectacular annual summer party
✓Always feel supported with Spring Health, our market-leading wellbeing partner, providing fast, comprehensive access to 12x therapy and 12x coaching sessions for you and your loved ones
✓Focus on your family with 12-16 weeks’ paid parental leave
✓Contribute to your community with 16 paid hours per year to spend volunteering for your dearest charitable causes
✓Broaden your horizons with up to 20 "Work from Anywhere" days per year
✓Follow your passions and take a four-week, fully paid sabbatical once you reach 5 years
✓Let us help you move to one of our hubs with relocation support
  • Extensive experience in PR or corporate communications with a clear focus on the US and UK market

  • Deep, existing relationships with Tier 1 US and UK financial and business press and proven track record securing earned coverage (digital and broadcast)

  • Financial communications background — experienced handling funding rounds, M&A and business performance narratives

  • Experience building compelling corporate narratives — able to take complex positioning and turn it into a differentiated story that lands with business press

  • Demonstrated experience working directly with senior leadership teams to craft commentary and prepare C-suite spokespeople

  • Strong agency management background — comfortable briefing, managing and holding agencies to account

  • Strong background in B2B technology, fintech or SaaS essential

  • Sharp editorial judgement — knows what makes a story

  • Strong writer — press releases, bylines, executive commentary and media briefings all to a high standard

  • Confident media trainer and spokesperson coach for C-suite executives

  • Comfortable working with data (survey results, product analytics, market research) and shaping it into a clear, pitchable narrative

  • Commercially minded — understands how PR contributes to pipeline, brand salience and competitive positioning

  • Comfortable building AI into day-to-day PR workflows (drafting, research, monitoring, reporting) to work faster without sacrificing judgement or quality.

  • Self-starter who can own a US and UK PR programme independently and support the Director of Communications on corporate and financial priorities, while collaborating closely with a global team

  • Comfortable working across time zones and managing multiple stakeholders simultaneously

  • Data-driven — uses coverage data, share of voice and inbound metrics to inform strategy and demonstrate ROI

  • Thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment where priorities shift quickly

  • Intellectually curious — reads widely, spots trends early and brings proactive story ideas to the table unprompted

Requirements

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At Perk, we take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work.

For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Do not forget to submit an updated portfolio and/or resume.

Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means you’re welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you’re from, or anything else that makes you, well, you.

All official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending in @perk.com or @externalperk.com, our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to security [at] perk .com, and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.

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Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Chicago, United States
Hybrid — some on-site time required
Who can apply
Open to applicants worldwide

Listing Details

Posted
September 23, 2026
First seen
September 25, 2026
Last seen
September 25, 2026

Posting Health

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Trust Level
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September 25, 2026

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perkSenior PR Manager