MarComms & PR Lead (In-House)

Psychometrician | Certified Human Resource Associate Location: Manila (preferred) / occasional international travel Reports to: CMO Function: Corporate communications & media relations About PopAI PopAI is a fast-growing technology platform building the next generation of AI agents to transform how companies work. Our products automate and enhance core workflows in customer service, HR, finance, and operations – driving real, measurable impact for enterprises and BPOs worldwide. We partner with leading organizations and global technology players, and our mission is simple: to make AI practical, scalable, and valuable in everyday business. At PopAI, we are entrepreneurial, ambitious, and committed to creating technology that delivers real outcomes, not hype. We are building a team that shares our passion for innovation, impact, and growth. The role We’re looking for a seasoned MarComms/PR lead to own PopAI’s public narrative and execution globally – with a focus on the Philippines, UAE, UK/Europe, US, and Israel. You will build and run the communications plan, develop standout content, and lead relationships with media, analysts, and external agencies. You’ll also shape investor-facing storytelling (funding, partnerships, M&A), drive in‑country awareness to support fundraising and government engagement, and establish PopAI’s voice as a clear category leader in agentic AI. What you’ll do Own the comms plan. Build and run the group wide communications plan and editorial calendar; keep the message and executive talking points current. Lead media relations. Build target lists, pitch stories, brief spokespeople, secure interviews, awards, and speaker slots; keep press kits and boilerplates up to date and in circulation. Create leadership content. Draft and place op‑ed/bylines, speeches, panel abstracts, ghostwritten posts, case studies, and data‑led narratives in a polished, investor‑grade voice. Run investor‑facing PR. With the CEO Office and CFO, manage funding announcements, partnership news, M&A updates, media Q&A, and disclosure discipline. Maintain a lightweight newsroom. Own the website pressroom, asset library, fact sheets, bios, photography, and reference materials. Manage agencies and vendors. Brief clearly, set KPIs, run weekly status, measure results, and ensure clean handoffs and efficient procurement. Prepare our spokespeople. Provide talking points, rehearsal, media training, and post‑mortems for continuous improvement. Report impact. Track coverage quality, tier‑1 hits, share of voice, speaking slots, backlinks/SEO lift, inbound requests, and pipeline influenced (in partnership with Commercial). Support issues response. Draft holding statements, manage approvals with Legal, and coordinate timely internal updates. Build relationships. Cultivate editors and event organizers across our priority markets (PH, UAE, UK/EU, US, IL). What you’ve done (must‑haves) 7+ years in tech communications/PR , including hands‑on pitching and editorial development. Investor‑related PR experience (funding, M&A, partnerships) and ease working with executives and Legal. Relevant media network across at least two of our priority regions, with the ability to quickly map and engage others. Excellent written English , with a portfolio of placed bylines, speeches, or long‑form pieces. Proven results securing tier‑1 coverage, conference speaking slots, and high‑value bylines in business/tech media. Agency leadership and the ability to operate as an effective in‑house counterpart. Planning and measurement discipline , including media databases, monitoring tools, and a working grasp of SEO. Nice to have Familiarity with BPO/IT‑BPM, enterprise AI, data privacy, and storytelling for regulated industries. Experience with Philippine media and government comms; relationships in the UAE, UK/EU, US, or Israel are a plus. Additional languages in our footprint (e.g., Tagalog, Arabic, Hebrew). KPIs you’ll own Tier‑1 placements and quality‑weighted coverage; share of voice vs named peers. Executive visibility : speaking slots, panels, awards, and high‑value bylines. Narrative assets shipped and used : press materials, case studies, data notes, leadership posts. Investor‑related PR delivered on time and to standard; accuracy and approvals compliance. Agency/vendor performance against KPIs and budget. In‑country awareness lift (PH and priority markets) evidenced by inbound requests and stakeholder engagement. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Marketing and Sales IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at PopAI Technologies by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr