Communications Manager

About Us:

YipitData is the leading market research firm for the disruptive economy, and recently raised $475M from The Carlyle Group at a valuation over $1B.

We analyze billions of data points every day to provide accurate, detailed insights on ridesharing, e-commerce marketplaces, payments and more. Our on-demand insights team uses proprietary technology to identify, license, clean and analyze the data many of the world’s largest investment funds and corporations depend on.

We are one of Inc’s Best Workplaces - a fast-growing technology company with offices located in NYC (where we are based), Hong Kong, and Shanghai, backed by Norwest Venture Partners and The Carlyle Group with a strong culture focused on mastery, ownership, and transparency.

About The Role:

We are looking for a Communications Manager (Official Title: Media Strategist) to play a pivotal role in developing and executing the communications and earned media strategy at YipitData. This position will be tasked with establishing a media narrative and maintaining our market-leading status with key media outlets. The Media Strategist must be a data-driven public relations pro with strong communications skills, experience in the B2B tech space, and an understanding of how to build narratives that land with target audiences and media outlets to ultimately drive growth for the company. 

As a Content Manager you will:

• Collaborate with our research team to package insights into valuable resources for target journalists and secure citations for YipitData
• Assist with planning and execution of a sector-focused communications strategy that generates quality leads and helps meet business goals
• Work with the team on securing top-tier media placements for larger company-wide announcements
• Support and expand YipitData’s social media strategy working with key analysts and influencers as needed
• Build relationships with journalists and analysts with the goal of engaging and growing YipitData’s following and breaking through to new audiences 
• Support ABM and brand awareness campaigns with strategic communications plans
• Facilitate message training and coaching of spokespeople in advance of media engagements when necessary 
• Proactively pitch awards and speaking opportunities for YipitData spokespeople

You are likely to succeed if you have:

• 4-6 years of relevant experience working in B2B communications, public relations or marketing
• A data-driven approach to pitching and storytelling
• A sharp eye on the news and a keen understanding of how our data intersects with cultural moments and trends 
• Proven results securing earned tier-one & trade media placements across industries 
• Existing media connections across multiple sectors of coverage
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a hyper-growth environment
• Ability to think strategically and be a strong executor

This is a remote-friendly opportunity that can sit in NYC (where our headquarter is located), or anywhere in the US (we expect Eastern / West Coast / etc. work hours). 

What We Offer:

Our compensation package includes comprehensive benefits and perks, equity, and a competitive salary:

• We care about your personal life and we mean it. We offer flexible work hours, unlimited vacation, a generous 401K match, parental leave, team events, a wellness and work-from-home budget, learning reimbursement, and more!
• Your growth at YipitData is determined by the impact that you make, not by tenure, unnecessary facetime, or office politics. Everyone at YipitData is empowered to self-improve and master their skills in an environment focused on ownership, respect, and trust.
• The annual base salary for this position is anticipated to be $120K ~ $140K. The final offer may be determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal team benchmarks. The compensation package also includes equity.

This role may be performed fully remotely within the United States. Depending upon where the remote work is performed, income could be subject to New York State tax withholding.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.