Director of Public Relations and Communications Job at Forge in New York

Overview

At Forge (NYSE : FRGE), we know our team is our greatest asset. As technology innovators in the private market, our vision is to deliver a richer future for everyone. We live that vision through our values of being bold, accountable, and humble. Forge’s differentiated global marketplace addresses rising demand among individual and institutional investors for exposure to private company stocks and is building a growing network effect. Our goal is to build best-in-class technology infrastructure to power a global private market that is transparent, accessible, and seamless for companies, their employees, and investors. Through Forge, employees can sell their private shares, employers can reward shareholders with pre-IPO liquidity, and investors can participate in private unicorn growth.

Forge is seeking 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 shape and execute 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 Soho, NY 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; support speechwriting, presentation development, and high-profile external engagements.
• Media Relations & PR – Own and drive the media strategy; 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 leaders to deliver consistent, engaging content.
• Internal Communications – Develop high-impact internal communications that reinforce culture, drive clarity on key initiatives, and support change management and engagement.
• Events & Product Launches – Lead communications planning and media strategy for product launches, 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 freelancers; drive performance and alignment.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation

For residents of New York, New York 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.

Additional Information

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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