Lead, Public Relations

At Klaviyo, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives each Klaviyo (we call ourselves Klaviyos) brings to our workplace each and every day. We believe everyone deserves a fair shot at success and appreciate the experiences each person brings beyond the traditional job requirements. If you’re a cl...

We're looking for a Public Relations Lead who's always plugged into what's trending. Someone who knows which brand's marketing is having a moment, which campaign just went viral, and what CMOs are talking about right now. And already thinking about how to insert Klaviyo into that conversation. You'll tell that story...

Run the press office day-to-day in partnership with our PR agencies, proactively pitching stories, securing high-impact coverage, and building relationships with reporters and influencers across marketing, retail, and commerce.

A genuine, active interest in marketing and culture
Deep relationships with reporters covering marketing, retail, and commerce, and familiarity with emerging channels and influencers.
Experience running a press office and moving fast — comfortable making the call on what's newsworthy without waiting for direction.
Excellent writing skills, with the ability to turn research and trends into sharp, pitchable narratives and exec talking points.
Experience partnering with executives on thought leadership — shaping their point of view and building their presence in market.
Comfortable using AI tools to move faster, with a collaborative, self-starter mindset who can run with ideas and execute.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of relevant experience in public relations, communications, media relations, or a related field, including experience in-house and/or at an agency
Experience supporting marketing, retail, ecommerce, technology, or other relevant consumer-facing industries preferred
Demonstrated experience running media relations programs, securing earned media coverage, and developing thought leadership and research-driven communications
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Our salary range reflects the cost of labor across various U.S. geographic markets. The range displayed below reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all our US locations. The base salary offered for this position is determined by several factors, including the applicant’s job-related skills, relevant experience, education or training, and work location.
In addition to base salary, our total compensation package may include participation in the company’s annual cash bonus plan, variable compensation (OTE) for sales and customer success roles, equity, sign-on payments, and a comprehensive range of health, welfare, and wellbeing benefits based on eligibility. 
Your recruiter can provide more details about the specific salary/OTE range for your preferred location during the hiring process.