Senior PR & Communications Manager U.S

At Statista
, we’re all about facts and data, for we are the world's leading business data platform. By providing reliable and easy-to-use data as well as various data analytics products and services, we empower people worldwide to make fact-based decisions.

Founded in Hamburg in 2007, we have quickly grown into a global company with offices in major cities such as London, New York, Berlin and Tokyo. And we still have a lot of plans. Our constant growth does not only prove our success, but also keeps creating new development and career opportunities for our employees.

We value and celebrate our diverse culture. You are welcome here for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or whether you prefer bar graphs to pie charts. Your story matters – keep writing it as part of our team.

Are you ready to join us?

Statista is seeking a Senior PR & Communications Manager to lead communications efforts across the U.S. market. Reporting to the Head of PR & Communications, this individual will serve as the primary communications partner for the U.S. business, driving media relations, thought leadership, executive visibility, and brand awareness.

This is a highly visible role requiring both strategic thinking and hands‑on execution. The ideal candidate brings strong media relationships, exceptional storytelling skills, and a proven ability to translate business priorities into impactful and measurable communications programs.

If you thrive on making things happen, enjoy working across different spectra of communication, and want to make a real impact by empowering people with data to make fact‑based decisions, this is your opportunity.

• Lead and execute Statista's U.S. communications strategy in alignment with global communications and business objectives.

• Serve and act as the primary PR and communications contact for the U.S. market.

• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists, editors, and industry influencers.

• Plan and execute always‑on PR activities to secure regular earned media coverage across Tier 1 and Tier 2 business, technology, trade, national, and podcast media; exposure to broadcast media is a plus.

• Develop and execute integrated communications campaigns with high impact tactics, including media outreach, thought leadership, executive positioning, and corporate announcements.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to create compelling narratives that support Statista's products, services, and brand positioning.

• Position and prepare executives for media interviews, speaking engagements, and external appearances to ensure impactful and consistent representation in the U.S. market.

• Manage strategic communications initiatives with Statista’s key technology and AI partners (e.g., Perplexity or Microsoft Copilot), by developing and executing joint campaigns and events, content initiatives, and co‑marketing activities

• Effectively lead crisis communications efforts for the U.S. market when needed.

• Track communications performance, analyze results, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

• 6+ years of experience in PR, corporate communications, brand communications, journalism, or related fields, gained at a PR agency or in‑house, ideally within the tech, DaaS, or SaaS sectors.

• Strong understanding of the U.S. media landscape with demonstrated success securing earned media coverage.

• Strong, well‑established relationships with journalists and editors across U.S. Tier 1 and Tier 2 business, technology, trade, and emerging media outlets (UK media contacts are a plus but not required).

• Proven track record of developing and executing integrated, tactical communications strategies and campaigns that drive measurable business…