Who We Are
KeepTruckin builds technology using the latest advancements in AI and computer vision to improve the safety and efficiency of businesses with vehicles. Over one million drivers and 100,000 companies across every industry trust KeepTruckin’s integrated platform to power their operations, prevent accidents and reduce costs.
At KeepTruckin, we see our hard work rewarded in tangible ways every day, and we believe that intelligence is most powerful when paired with humility. We’re motivated by the opportunity to save lives on the road while impacting and improving every facet of multiple trillion-dollar industries that keep our physical economy moving. KeepTruckin is proud to be a Forbes Cloud 100 company, Forbes Best Startup Employer 2020, and an Inc Magazine Best Place to Work.
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About the Role:
We are seeking a strong story-teller and communications leader to join our team as a PR Director. In this role, you’ll work cross-functionally with executive leadership and go-to-market teams to evangelize how KeepTruckin’s best-in-class technology improves the safety, productivity, and profitability for fleets across North America.
We’re looking for someone to help boost the presence of KeepTruckin externally. We’ve got an amazing brand story, and you’re going to help tell it. The ideal candidate can pivot from working with our CEO on keynote speeches, to pitching buzzworthy media stories, to managing our agency all in one day. This role lives and breathes relationships — they’re strategic and well connected, and can help amplify the best-in-class product we have built and how we uniquely solve customers’ problems. This role will have a high level of ownership and visibility across the organization.
What You'll Do:
- Own all external communications, including media relations, thought leadership initiatives, social media, awards, and more
- Create and implement press-worthy campaigns for trade press and mainstream media
- Work with our PR agency on a day-to-day basis to ensure the greatest amplification and impact of our stories
- Develop stories and compelling narratives that highlight KeepTruckin’s platform, customers, data insights, and partner ecosystem
- Drive a steady drumbeat of stories, content, and buzz about KeepTruckin to the market
- Provide expertise and support to the KeepTruckin team in brand awareness and crisis management
- Work closely with the industry experts to ensure effective thought leadership and ongoing relevance
- Partner with the product marketing, analyst relations, content, design, and growth marketing teams on new product launches, customer stories, and corporate initiatives
- Collaborate closely with KeepTruckin’s internal communications team
What We're Looking For:
- 10+ years of experience in a communications role or relevant role
- Proven track record generating coverage, and strong existing relationships with tech and business press
- Experience in managing and working with external agencies
- Excellent communication, writing, and storytelling skills — has previous writing samples to point to
- Experience to work effectively with executives
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Strong project management skills
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