Head of Public Relations & Corporate Communications

New York, NY, United States of America

Category: Marketing & Communications
Job ID: R_106581
Job Type: Regular

Job Description:

At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we’ve tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it’s supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we’re not just here to move money— we’re here to move our global customers forward.

We’re looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that’s you and you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career—we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.

About the Role

Remitly is looking for a Head of Public Relations & Corporate Communications to run our global PR and communications function, spanning corporate, product, executive, and financial communications for a publicly traded fintech company operating in 175+ countries. You'll own the systems, relationships, and day-to-day execution that keep our external narrative aligned with Remitly’s pace of product innovations and network growth.

You Will:

Communications Operations

Own the operational infrastructure for PR and communications — media strategy, content calendar, approval workflows, messaging framework, and performance measurement.
Work collaboratively with product leaders to optimize the cadence and impact of external messaging.
Own the press release calendar, translating the product roadmap into a structured release cadence — and reinvent Remitly's press release voice from boilerplate to a distinctive, creative style that earns attention on its own.
Respond to media inquiries and shape the company's public-facing messaging.
Secure media profiles, speaking engagements, and award recognition that build executive credibility.
Partner with Investor Relations and Finance to align earnings communications and investor narratives with broader company messaging.

Owned Media & Programs

Serve as editor of the company's newsroom or, owning the publishing calendar and content decisions.
Plan and execute major campaign moments — product launches, events, — coordinating with internal teams and agencies against budget.
Source and create data-driven stories that will land coverage and position Remitly as a category and thought leader.
Work with Legal, Finance, Policy and Brand to manage and execute a crisis communications plan of action when needed.
Define and track key metrics to measure the performance and reach of corporate and financial storytelling efforts.

AI & Innovation

Implement AI tools and workflows that increase the team's output and efficiency.

You Have:

12+ years in public relations or corporate communications, with direct ownership of a communications function at a public company or in a highly regulated industry.
Experience building or overhauling communications operations — editorial calendars, approval workflows, and messaging frameworks that drive consistent output.
Track record of securing executive visibility through top-tier media placements, speaking engagements, and industry recognition.
Working knowledge of earnings cycles, investor expectations, and disclosure requirements, with experience aligning messaging with Finance and Investor Relations.
Experience owning a corporate newsroom, blog, or similar owned-media channel as a primary storytelling platform, not just a press-release archive.
Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs — product launches, flagship events, integrated campaigns — on budget and with outside agencies.
Crisis communications experience, including developing and executing response plans under pressure.
Strong news judgment and storytelling skills, translating data and business developments into compelling narratives.
Demonstrated use of AI tools to improve communications workflows and team efficiency.
Willingness to execute hands-on, not just direct, with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $208,000-$310,000. In the U.S., Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role.

Our Benefits:

Flexible paid time off
Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching
Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Continuing education

Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together

At Remitly, we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster.

Under the Company's current hybrid-work expectations, employees in this position work onsite Tuesday through Thursday each week. Additional onsite attendance may be required based on business needs, and the Company may modify its hybrid-work expectations from time to time. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.

Remitly is an E-Verify Employer

At Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Description:

At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we’ve tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it’s supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we’re not just here to move money— we’re here to move our global customers forward.

We’re looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that’s you and you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career—we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.

About the Role

Remitly is looking for a Head of Public Relations & Corporate Communications to run our global PR and communications function, spanning corporate, product, executive, and financial communications for a publicly traded fintech company operating in 175+ countries. You'll own the systems, relationships, and day-to-day execution that keep our external narrative aligned with Remitly’s pace of product innovations and network growth.

You Will:

Communications Operations

Own the operational infrastructure for PR and communications — media strategy, content calendar, approval workflows, messaging framework, and performance measurement.
Work collaboratively with product leaders to optimize the cadence and impact of external messaging.
Own the press release calendar, translating the product roadmap into a structured release cadence — and reinvent Remitly's press release voice from boilerplate to a distinctive, creative style that earns attention on its own.
Respond to media inquiries and shape the company's public-facing messaging.
Secure media profiles, speaking engagements, and award recognition that build executive credibility.
Partner with Investor Relations and Finance to align earnings communications and investor narratives with broader company messaging.

Owned Media & Programs

Serve as editor of the company's newsroom or, owning the publishing calendar and content decisions.
Plan and execute major campaign moments — product launches, events, — coordinating with internal teams and agencies against budget.
Source and create data-driven stories that will land coverage and position Remitly as a category and thought leader.
Work with Legal, Finance, Policy and Brand to manage and execute a crisis communications plan of action when needed.
Define and track key metrics to measure the performance and reach of corporate and financial storytelling efforts.

AI & Innovation

Implement AI tools and workflows that increase the team's output and efficiency.

You Have:

12+ years in public relations or corporate communications, with direct ownership of a communications function at a public company or in a highly regulated industry.
Experience building or overhauling communications operations — editorial calendars, approval workflows, and messaging frameworks that drive consistent output.
Track record of securing executive visibility through top-tier media placements, speaking engagements, and industry recognition.
Working knowledge of earnings cycles, investor expectations, and disclosure requirements, with experience aligning messaging with Finance and Investor Relations.
Experience owning a corporate newsroom, blog, or similar owned-media channel as a primary storytelling platform, not just a press-release archive.
Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs — product launches, flagship events, integrated campaigns — on budget and with outside agencies.
Crisis communications experience, including developing and executing response plans under pressure.
Strong news judgment and storytelling skills, translating data and business developments into compelling narratives.
Demonstrated use of AI tools to improve communications workflows and team efficiency.
Willingness to execute hands-on, not just direct, with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $208,000-$310,000. In the U.S., Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role.

Our Benefits:

Flexible paid time off
Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching
Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Continuing education

Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together

At Remitly, we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster.

Under the Company's current hybrid-work expectations, employees in this position work onsite Tuesday through Thursday each week. Additional onsite attendance may be required based on business needs, and the Company may modify its hybrid-work expectations from time to time. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.

Remitly is an E-Verify Employer

At Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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