Senior Communications Manager Job Purchase area,New York USA,IT/Tech

Pay Rate: $120 per hour
Location: Purchase, NY
Duration: Temporary position covering June or July-December maternity leave with potential to turn into a full-time role Responsibilities:

Develop an understanding of the company's tech ecosystem, including how key technologies are implemented and scaled across the business, and craft high-impact communications strategies that position the company as a modern, intelligent, and future-ready leader.
Partner closely with Strategy & Transformation teams to identify newsworthy milestones, shape narratives around innovation and business transformation, and develop communications materials that support launches, announcements, partnerships, and other strategic moments.
Translate complex technology, data, digital, and AI topics into compelling, business-first storytelling that is accessible, credible, and relevant for external audiences.
Serve as a communications business partner to senior leaders and associates within Strategy & Transformation, providing strategic counsel on messaging, positioning, thought leadership opportunities, and visibility plans.
Help identify and prepare leaders for external engagements by developing briefing materials, talking points, backgrounders, Q&As, and other executive communications assets.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key business, technology, and trade journalists to secure high-quality coverage that advances the company's broader corporate narrative and strengthens the company’s external reputation.
Develop compelling written content including press releases, briefing documents, talking points, and storytelling assets.
Assist with social media content (Linked In) development and the gathering of supporting assets for leaders, helping extend key narratives across Linked In and other appropriate owned channels.
Monitor industry trends, media conversations, and the competitive landscape to identify opportunities for the company to lead the conversation around transformation, innovation, and AI.
Measure and evaluate the impact of external communications efforts, maintain coverage trackers and internal housekeeping documents.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field.
10 years’ experience across the PR/communications spectrum (agency, in-house), including external communications, media relations, executive communications, and strategy & planning.
Proven experience working on technology-focused communications, including AI, data, digital platforms, or enterprise technology partnerships, with a track record of shaping business-first stories for media, executives, and external stakeholders.
Ability to partner confidently with senior executives to elevate visibility and communicate company strategy.
Exceptional writing and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Skills:

Excitement for learning and telling technology stories that can have real-world impact, with a strong interest in AI and how it’s impacting humans.
Passion for translating highly technical topics into clear, compelling narratives for general audiences.
Self-starter and independent thinker who can thrive in a dynamic environment while not always having all of the information or details.