PR & Communications Lead at Hive

Department: Hive

Compensation · Listed in posting

$100,000 – $135,000/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Full-time
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Jul 23, 2025

Description

Hive is hiring an experienced Public Relations and Communications professional to build and lead its external communications function. Reporting to the CEO, the individual contributor will own strategic communications, media relations, press coverage, thought leadership, executive messaging, crisis and issues management, and communications reporting. The role is intended for a fast-moving AI startup and may evolve to manage agency relationships or additional team members. The expected base salary is $100,000–$135,000, with stock options potentially offered.

Required Skills

Media relations
Strategic communications
Thought leadership
Crisis communications
Executive messaging
Communications reporting

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 5+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or a related field
Proven track record of securing high-quality media coverage and managing end-to-end communications efforts
Experience building communications functions from the ground up
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in fast-paced technology or AI-driven environments
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
Translation Company Name: Hive

About Hive

Hive

project management software and work management platformNew York City

Hive is an AI-powered project management software and work management platform that brings projects, tasks, workflows, collaboration, reporting, CRM, and finance into one workspace. Teams use Hive to plan work, automate repetitive processes, track progress, and keep work moving; it is built for teams coordinating complex work across people and departments, including marketing, creative, operations, PMO, professional services, education, and enterprise teams. Hive plans start at a free tier, with options like Starter, Teams, and Enterprise, and plans are priced per seat. Founded in 2016, Hive says over 1 million people use it and describes weekly product releases and updates as requested by users.