Director of PR & Communications Job at Forge in San Francisco

Overview

Forge is looking for a strategic and versatile Director of Communications to lead and elevate our brand's external and internal voice. Reporting to the EVP of Corporate Marketing & Communications, this leader will be responsible for shaping and executing Forge's strategic communications strategy—encompassing public relations, media strategy, executive thought leadership, internal communications, and high-impact events. You will work closely with Forge's executive team, agency partners, freelancers, and cross-functional marketing leaders to drive compelling narratives that increase brand awareness, elevate executive visibility, and reinforce Forge's leadership in private market innovation.

Location : Hybrid 2-3 days a week in our SF, CA office

Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications Leadership – Develop and execute a multi-channel communications strategy aligned with Forge's mission, business goals, and brand voice.
• Executive Communications & Thought Leadership – Create bespoke thought leadership platforms for key executives that position Forge as a category-defining brand; support speechwriting, presentation development, and high-profile external engagements.
• Media Relations & PR – Own and drive the media strategy for Forge; cultivate relationships with top-tier journalists and industry influencers to amplify brand, product, and executive visibility.
• Social Media Strategy (Executive & Brand) – Lead social media strategy for executive communications and thought leadership, aligning with other marketing leads to deliver content across channels.
• Internal Communications – Develop high-impact internal communications that reinforce company culture and clarify key initiatives.
• Events & Product Launches – Lead communications planning and media strategy for product launches, key events, and milestone announcements.
• Issues & Crisis Management – Partner with stakeholders to support internal and external crisis communications as needed.
• Agency & Partner Management – Oversee external PR agencies and communications freelancers; drive performance and accountability.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation & Location

For residents of San Francisco / Bay Area, CA the annual salary range for this role is $170,000 - $185,000 + annual bonus. Final offers may vary based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, bonus, and other factors.

Other Details

Upon offer, we conduct background checks that include employment and education verification, state, and county criminal history searches. Forge is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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