Senior PR & Communications Manager U.S.

Statista
New York
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunitySkills: ["Storytelling","Media relations","Crisis communications","Strategic thinking","Stakeholder management"]

Lead and execute Statista’s U.S. communications strategy as the primary PR and communications partner for the business. Own media relations and always-on earned media across business, technology, trade, national, and podcast outlets, and develop integrated campaigns spanning thought leadership, executive visibility, and corporate announcements. Manage crisis communications, track performance, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and technology/AI partners such as Perplexity or Microsoft Copilot.

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Statista
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Senior PR & Communications Manager U.S.

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Job Summary

Lead and execute Statista’s U.S. communications strategy as the primary PR and communications partner for the business. Own media relations and always-on earned media across business, technology, trade, national, and podcast outlets, and develop integrated campaigns spanning thought leadership, executive visibility, and corporate announcements. Manage crisis communications, track performance, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and technology/AI partners such as Perplexity or Microsoft Copilot.
Location: New York
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and execute Statista’s U.S. communications strategy aligned with global communications and business objectives.
  • •Act as the primary PR and communications contact for the U.S. market.
  • •Build and maintain relationships with key journalists, editors, and industry influencers.
  • •Plan and execute always-on PR and integrated communications campaigns to secure earned media coverage and drive thought leadership.
  • •Manage crisis communications, prepare executives for media and speaking engagements, and track communications performance to recommend continuous improvements.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Hybrid WorkHealth InsuranceCommuter BenefitsWellness Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •6+ years of experience in PR, corporate communications, brand communications, journalism, or related fields (agency or in-house), ideally in tech, DaaS, or SaaS.
  • •Strong understanding of the U.S. media landscape with demonstrated success securing earned media coverage.
  • •Well-established journalist and editor relationships across U.S. Tier 1 and Tier 2 business, technology, trade, and emerging media outlets.
  • •Proven track record developing and executing integrated, tactical communications strategies and campaigns with measurable business and media impact.
  • •Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Experience:TechDaaSSaaSJournalismPR agencyIn-house communications
Skills:StorytellingMedia relationsCrisis communicationsStrategic thinkingStakeholder management
Tech Stack:PerplexityMicrosoft Copilot

Company Brief

Statista
Operates an online statistics portal providing market and consumer data, industry reports, and infographics. Serves businesses, researchers, and media with aggregated statistics and insights across global industries and topics.
Industry: Data Infrastructure
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Hamburg, Germany
Founded: 2007
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