Senior PR and Communications Manager

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: United States What We Do At GoGuardian, we’re helping build a future where all learners are ready and inspired to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Our award-winning system of learning solutions is purpose-built for K-12 and trusted by school leaders to promote effective teaching and equitable engagement while helping empower educators to keep students safe. What It’s Like to Work at GoGuardian We are an outcomes-focused learning company with a steadfast focus on improving learning environments, one classroom at a time. Working with us means joining a remote team of diverse, committed, mission-driven employees who are inspired by our vision, dedicated to our customers, and ready to roll up their sleeves. Guardians put their heads together to solve problems, learn together from experiments that fail, and stand together by their work with full accountability. We balance our diligence with an inclusive culture that invites everyone to bring their whole self to work. Join us and learn why “I love the people here” is one of the most frequent comments we hear from Guardians. The Role We’re looking for a Senior PR and Communications Manager to strengthen and amplify GoGuardian’s reputation as the leader in student outcomes for K-12 safety and productivity. In this role, you’ll lead the strategy and execution of PR initiatives and corporate communications as well as oversee our owned social presence in channels like LinkedIn. This position sits on the Marketing leadership team, reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing. The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller that thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on role and can balance communication vision with executional rigor.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute PR strategies that build awareness and credibility for GoGuardian across key audiences.
• Secure consistent national and regional media coverage that elevates GoGuardian’s profile in both local markets and the broader K-12 edtech industry.
• Position executives and internal experts as thought leaders through bylines, speaking opportunities, and strategic media placements.
• Own tactical execution of PR initiatives and continuously experiment with new approaches that strengthen visibility and engagement.
• Manage a part-time PR contractor and full-time content marketer
• Lead the day-to-day management of our owned social accounts like LinkedIn, creating a drumbeat of compelling thought leadership content that amplifies our brand.
• Develop and implement long-term strategies to amplify company content and proactively surface storytelling opportunities across earned, owned, and social channels.
• Identify and implement AI-powered tools to streamline workflows, such as project execution, earned media listening and monitoring, and reporting. Continually suggest & test new and emerging AI tools to enable PR/comms.

Who You Are

• 8+ years of experience in PR and Communications, with a mix of agency and in-house experience preferred
• Demonstrated success driving brand visibility and reputation through earned media and thought leadership, particularly in complex or potentially sensitive industries (edtech, security, data, government, etc).
• Established media relationships across business, technology, and local press, with familiarity in emerging media channels.
• Strong cross-functional collaborator who can navigate complex organizations and partner effectively with marketing, product, sales, and executive teams.
• Experience developing executive communications, internal messaging, and reputation management programs.
• Data-driven communicator skilled at defining and tracking metrics for brand perception, narrative impact, social media impact, and executive visibility.
• Exceptional writer and editor capable of crafting compelling narratives across press, internal, and owned channels.
• Eager to take initiative in a fast-paced, ever-changing, dynamic environment.
• Fueled by the opportunity to truly impact the education landscape.
• Something else? Tell us! We want to learn more about you

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, complete health insurance, 401(k) matching, and an employee equity plan.
• Flexible time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, wellness days, and a paid year-end holiday break.
• A robust catalog of benefits that support your professional growth and personal well being, including work from home funds, fertility &adoption reimbursement, and more…

Plus the intangible:

• A varied and challenging role in a global and highly innovative high-growth company.
• Supportive, driven colleagues who have your back and share your passion.

The typical base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $140,000 per year. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base pay for this position and your pay will be determined by a variety of factors, including your primary work location, skills, qualifi Apply tot his job Apply To this Job