Senior Communications & PR Manager, North America

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. 

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Senior Communications & PR Manager, North America

We are looking for a Senior Communications and PR Manager for North America, reporting directly to the VP of Marketing, North America. This role can be based in either New York of San Francisco. As Senior Communications Manager, you will be in charge of developing our thought leadership strategy in North America and be accountable for our public perception. You'll work closely with our marketing and communications teams to develop communications plans that involve high-level placements in business and trade media.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute regional communications strategies and programs to drive media coverage. Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, commercial leads, and senior leadership to craft compelling messaging and local storylines. 
• Manage and own relationships with PR agencies in the US and Canada to build excellent relationships with key media and secure media opportunities. Build and manage North American executive thought leadership. Assists executive leadership and board of directors in developing bylines, brand voices, presentations, speeches, and other important corporate messages.
• Ensure alignment with the company's strategic direction across all of the region’s external communications channels to ensure consistent messaging and positive brand positioning. 
• Work closely with North America business leads and content teams to build our local storytelling and public profile. Coordinate merchant wins and support case study efforts in the region. 
• Collaborate with global communications teams to ensure consistent and effective messages, coordinate on media briefings, product launches, etc.
• Support execution and amplification for paid advertising campaigns, PR initiatives, events, product announcements, and marketing campaigns. 
• Support with corporate internal communications.

Who you are

• 7+ years of experience in the communications field.
• Experience in B2B enterprise; fintech experience a plus
• Flexible & tenacious: does what it takes to get things done and has the ability to navigate through ambiguity.
• Proven experience of PR and external agency management.
• Understanding of the business and trade media landscape in North America.
• Collaborative nature and team player; a desire to work in an international environment.
• Ability to take initiative, think ahead, engage proactively, and make great things happen. 
• Successful track record in high tech branding to business audiences. 
• Strong project management skills. 

Other Job Details

• This role is based out of our NYC or SF office. We have a hybrid workplace and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.
• This role requires domestic and international travel

The base salary range for this role is $130,000-175,000 to learn more about our compensation philosophy, please click here.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments 

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. 

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

San Francisco 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This role is based out of our San Francisco or New York offices. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.