Role Overview
Transcend is looking for a Senior Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Manager to build and lead our integrated communications strategy—spanning earned media, analyst relations, internal comms, and public policy engagement.
In this role, you will drive brand visibility through strategic PR and media programs, strengthen Transcend’s positioning in key analyst reports and with target analysts, and mature the company’s public policy function to engage on regulatory issues and opportunities aligned to our business. You’ll partner across Product, Marketing, Customer Success, and Executive Leadership to amplify company milestones, build executive thought leadership, and ensure communications cohesion across every go-to-market initiative.
This is a remote, Exempt, Full-Time position based in the United States. The successful candidate must have valid work authorization, as visa sponsorship is not available. This role reports directly to the Head of Brand & Corporate Communications.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead integrated PR and media strategy to drive earned media coverage and brand visibility across Tier 1 and Tier 2 business and technology outlets.
- Mature Transcend’s analyst relations program, building and maintaining relationships with Tier 1 industry analysts (e.g., Gartner, Forrester, IDC) to strengthen Transcend’s positioning in key industry reports and evaluations.
- Own and iterate Transcend's corporate narrative, crafting compelling, category-defining stories that resonate across media, analysts, policymakers, employees, and executive audiences, and ensure it is consistently reflected across all communications channels and touchpoints.
- Lead internal communications program to align Transcend’s remote workforce, drive cultural cohesion, and ensure consistent executive messaging.
- Mature and manage Transcend’s public policy function, engaging on regulatory issues and opportunities in data privacy, AI governance, and related domains.
- Drive communications-led product and company launches, partnering with Product, Marketing, and Executive Leadership to amplify milestones through media, analysts, and owned channels.
- Develop and execute executive thought leadership programs, including speaking engagements, bylined articles, and executive social media presence.
- Manage relationships with external agencies and consultants, ensuring alignment with company objectives and ROI on spend.
- Monitor and report on share of voice, media coverage quality, and analyst engagement metrics to continuously refine strategy.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with cross-functional teams to ensure messaging cohesion across all go-to-market initiatives.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 6-8 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, public affairs, or analyst relations.
- 3-4 years in B2B communications, ideally in data infrastructure, AI/ML, or adjacent domains.
- Demonstrated track record of securing earned media coverage in Tier 1 business and technology publications.
- Experience managing analyst relations programs and maintaining relationships with firms such as Gartner, Forrester, or IDC,
- Exceptional writing and storytelling ability; capable of crafting compelling narratives for media, analysts, executives, and employees.
- Experience managing external PR agencies or communications consultants.
- Highly cross-functional and collaborative; able to lead without authority in a remote environment.
- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to connect communications programs to measurable business outcomes.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shaping clarity around emerging categories and regulatory landscapes.
Preferred:
- Experience in B2B SaaS, data infrastructure, AI/ML platforms, or enterprise security.
- Experience with internal communications in a distributed or remote-first organization.
- Background in data compliance, cybersecurity, AI governance
- Experience working in fast-paced start-up or high-growth environments.
- Familiarity with media monitoring and analytics tools (e.g., Meltwater, Cision).
About Transcend
Transcend is the compliance layer for customer data, enabling enterprises to activate AI responsibly and at scale. We're building the platform that makes data governance, privacy compliance, and AI oversight seamlessly integrated across your entire tech stack.
We are driven by the belief that building robust, accessible infrastructure for responsible AI and data rights is one of the most impactful ways to spend our time. To achieve this, we're assembling an ambitious and passionate team that enjoys tackling important, future-focused problems at the intersection of AI, privacy, and compliance.
We're growing quickly, backed by top-tier investors including Accel, Index, 01A, StepStone Group, and HighlandX, and we are proud to serve some of the world's most iconic brands. Learn more on our Customer Stories Page.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: We believe that enabling responsible AI adoption while protecting individual privacy rights is one of the most impactful ways to spend our time. You'll be at the forefront of building the compliance layer that helps enterprises navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI regulation, data privacy, and customer data governance.
- Autonomy and Growth: You will have the trust and autonomy to drive initiatives from the start. As an early hire in a fast-growing startup defining a new category, you'll have significant opportunities to shape the organization's direction and work on a diverse array of challenging projects.
- Dynamic Environment: As the best-in-class solution in an emerging market, Transcend operates at the intersection of AI innovation and compliance. Our product evolves quickly to meet new client needs and adapt to advancing privacy law, AI regulations, and enterprise requirements.
- Supportive Culture: The people at Transcend are driven, kind, and know how to balance work, life, and memes. We learn from each other and maintain a strong support system while having fun solving important problems that matter.
- Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity: We celebrate a diverse and inclusive workforce and consider all forms of diversity, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status. Our commitment ensures equitable employment opportunities, non-discrimination in all practices, and a workplace where every employee feels valued and respected. We also consider all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as legally required. If you are enthusiastic about this role but feel your experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification, we strongly encourage you to apply.
- Benefits & Perks: Transcend employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits program that includes flexible PTO, parental leave, a 401(k) match, and competitive compensation packages that include employee equity. Learn more about our offerings here.
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