Weekday (YC W21)

Head of Communications, PR

Weekday (YC W21)

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Gurugram • India

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead all external communications and position the organization—and its Founder—as category-defining leaders.
  • Own and execute the global PR and media strategy across key international markets.
  • Lead all press communications, media interactions, interviews, and public statements.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, analysts, and industry publications.
  • Manage and maximize outcomes from external PR agencies and partners.
  • Define, refine, and evolve the company’s tone of voice and core messaging pillars.
  • Ensure consistency across PR, website, product messaging, sales collateral, partnerships, and social channels.
  • Ghostwrite thought leadership articles, blogs, opinion pieces, speeches, and keynote content.
  • Prepare the Founder for interviews, panels, podcasts, and public appearances.
  • Design and maintain crisis communication frameworks and response protocols.
  • Lead communication strategy for awards, conferences, and industry events.
  • Oversee all outward-facing communications on LinkedIn and other priority platforms.
  • Collaborate with design and content teams to maintain storytelling excellence across formats.

Requirements

  • 6–12 years of experience in PR, Communications, Media, or Corporate Communications.
  • Strong background in tech, SaaS, AI, real estate, or fast-scaling startup environments preferred.
  • Proven experience owning PR strategy—not just execution.
  • Experience working closely with founders, investors, or senior leadership teams.
  • Exceptional writing and storytelling ability (non-negotiable).
  • Strong media network across at least two international markets (UK, India, Middle East preferred).
  • Ability to simplify complex technical concepts without losing credibility.
  • Strong crisis communication instincts and composure under pressure.
  • Comfort working across time zones and global markets.
  • High ownership, speed, discretion, and strategic judgment.
  • Sharp, confident, and precise communicator.
  • Founder’s mindset with extreme accountability.
  • Ability to operate independently and make high-impact decisions.
  • High emotional intelligence and strong public perception instincts.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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