Remitly
We provide digital financial services to immigrants and their families in over 170 countries around the world.

Director of Public Relations

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Remitly is on a mission to transform the lives of immigrants and their families by providing the most trusted financial products and services on the planet. For nearly 10 years, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to immigrants sending their hard earned money home. Today, we are incredibly proud to have served millions of customers globally with Remitly and our newly launched Passbook app to provide immigrants access to banking. We strive daily to meet our promise to our customers by building peace of mind into everything we do. Join over 1,300 employees across 9 offices who are growing their careers while having a positive impact on people globally.

About the Role:

Remitly is looking for a mission-driven and Director of Public Relations with a background in technology PR. This role will help identify valuable opportunities to share Remitly's story and build awareness and confidence among essential audiences. The successful candidate will have a record of creating high-quality content and messaging, the ability to work with senior leadership, be passionate about storytelling, and excel in an ambiguous, high-growth organization.

This role reports to the Director of Communications.

You Will:

  • Operate as a communications liaison by establishing relationships across the business to ensure opportunities inline with PR goals are maximized and successes are amplified
  • Work with senior leadership to influence strategy and negotiate decisions regarding PR issues, announcements, and messaging
  • Manage third-party agency, maintaining a high quality bar and ensuring PR efforts are consistent with communications strategy and priorities
  • Develop a strategy to achieve prominent awards and leadership speaking opportunities
  • Take technical topics, make them consumable for the general public, and guide proactive technology-forward storytelling efforts
  • Keep current on trends, issues, and news about the business, competitive landscape, and broader industry
  • Guide the development of daily and weekly press reporting, yearly growth analysis, and overall media monitoring

You Have:

  • 10+ years of professional PR experience either in-house or at an agency combining B2B and B2C work
  • 5+ years of leadership experience
  • Experience creating strategic communications plans
  • Creative storyteller with exemplary written and oral communications skills
  • Experience responding quickly, yet thoughtfully, to urgent PR matters
  • Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Experience handling confidential information
  • Ability to understand and work with complex technical concepts
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Experience executing launches, press events, and speaking engagements
  • Experience in writing and evolving clear messaging and plans
  • Understanding of AP Style
  • Willing to act as company spokesperson

Our Benefits

  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits + 401k plan with company matching
  • Company contributions to your HSA or FSA plan, if you choose one
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) available for eligible employees
  • Continuing education and corridor travel benefits

Remitly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Remitly. We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including a woman's potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

Remitly is an E-Verify Employer

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What are Remitly Perks + Benefits

Culture
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee-led culture committees
Quarterly engagement surveys
Hybrid work model
Flexible work schedule
Remitly offers a flexible schedule outside of core hours, designed for parents in mind.
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Remitly's executive leadership is as diverse as our staff, and our Director of Diversity & Inclusion is focused on continuous improvement of our D&I initiatives.
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
At Remitly, our nine affinity groups are open membership - any employee who self-identifies, self-affiliates, or is an aspiring ally who wants to connect, learn, and share is welcome to join!
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Remitly partners with Modern Health to provide enhanced employee benefits that support a holistic approach to employees' well-being. This includes sessions with licensed therapists for clinical needs.
Wellness days
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Employee stock purchase plan
Remitly offers the opportunity to purchase stock options through its Equity Incentive Plan.
Charitable contribution matching
Pay transparency
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Remitly offers up to 12 weeks of paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.
Family medical leave
Company sponsored family events
Remitly sponsors family-oriented events semi-annually (e.g., holiday party and company picnic).
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Flexible time off
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
All King County-based employees receive the ORCA Card transportation benefit on day one. The ORCA Card can be used on all regular buses, Regional Rail, and a few other modes of transportation.
Company-sponsored outings
Remitly has regular paid team outings, as well as company-wide annual holiday parties and other events, for all employees and a guest.
Free snacks and drinks
Remitly has a fully stocked kitchen including unlimited snacks, coffee, tea and all the flavored Bevi water you can handle.
Some meals provided
Remitly provides a weekly catered lunch on Thursdays.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Virtual happy hours are hosted At team's discretion.
Onsite office parking
We offer employees a parking subsidy in the building's below-ground garage.
Relocation assistance
Mother's room
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Remitly hosts lunch and learn meetings on occasion.
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Remitly allows employees to set aside 8 hours of designated learning and development time, per employee, per month.
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks

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