Corporate Public Relations Lead, US

Wise
Austin
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 138,000 - 183,500 annuallyFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 10+ yearsSkills: ["Strategic execution","Written communication","Crisis management","Stakeholder management","Creative thinking"]

Lead Wise’s corporate PR strategy for the US, strengthening the company’s reputation with national and financial media. Create and execute financial communications materials, build relationships with journalists, and prepare executives for interviews and secured speaking opportunities. Own crisis and issues communications, develop briefing and response materials, and deliver proactive thought leadership. Partner across IR, Legal, Marketing, Product, and regional leadership to align messaging and drive compelling narratives in a fast-paced global environment.

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Corporate Public Relations Lead, US

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Job Summary

Lead Wise’s corporate PR strategy for the US, strengthening the company’s reputation with national and financial media. Create and execute financial communications materials, build relationships with journalists, and prepare executives for interviews and secured speaking opportunities. Own crisis and issues communications, develop briefing and response materials, and deliver proactive thought leadership. Partner across IR, Legal, Marketing, Product, and regional leadership to align messaging and drive compelling narratives in a fast-paced global environment.
Location: Austin
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and execute financial communications materials including scripts, press releases, presentations, messaging, and Q&A documents.
  • •Drive media engagement by building relationships with financial and business media and drafting responses to reporter inquiries.
  • •Lead crisis and issues communications by assessing and maintaining a crisis program and coordinating rapid responses with global teams.
  • •Oversee reputation building through media relations, executive visibility, and thought leadership for select corporate functions.
  • •Partner cross-functionally with IR, Legal, Marketing, Product, and leadership to ensure aligned communications and consistent brand voice.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 138,000 - 183,500 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years of public relations experience with a track record leading communications strategy.
  • •At least 2 years of financial communications experience supporting corporate news moments for a publicly traded company in the US.
  • •Ability to independently develop comprehensive communications strategies and creative storytelling that builds brand engagement and trust.
  • •Strong writing skills to craft press releases, strategic briefs, and leadership communications, simplifying complex topics for different audiences.
  • •Experience managing crisis communications and handling sensitive situations in regulated or complex environments.
Experience:10+ yearsFintechFinancial servicesPublic relationsCorporate communicationsFinancial communications
Skills:Strategic executionWritten communicationCrisis managementStakeholder managementCreative thinking
Languages:English
Tech Stack:LinkedInSubstack

Company Brief

Wise
Wise (formerly TransferWise) is a London-based fintech that provides low-cost international money transfers, multi-currency accounts and payment infrastructure for individuals and businesses worldwide.
Industry: Payments
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2011
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