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Senior Media and Public Relations Lead

DriveWealth · Office - NYC · $170k–$190k

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About Us

DriveWealth is on a mission to make investing easier. We believe that everyone should have the ability to control their financial future, and that access to financial markets should not be limited by geography, wealth, or legacy systems. We are a global B2B financial technology organization dedicated to democratizing access to financial independence around the world. Our mission is realized through an API-based platform, empowering our partners to offer seamless investing and trading experiences to clients worldwide, all from their mobile devices. Our technology provides partners with a modern, extensible toolkit, enabling traditional investment workflows and innovative techniques like fractional share ownership. DriveWealth has evolved into a global platform offering trading of US equities, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and options.

There’s never been a better time to build a category-defining business and there has rarely been a team better positioned for this opportunity. Our culture blends the pace and agility of a fintech start-up with the impact, stability, and discipline of Wall Street. We encourage creativity and experimentation while ensuring institutional-grade execution and regulatory compliance in everything we do. Join us and help build the future of global investing!

About the Role

As DriveWealth enters its next exciting chapter of growth, we're looking for a creative, forward-thinking Media and PR Lead to help shape our story! In this role, you'll be the driving force behind elevating our global brand visibility and taking our public image to new heights. You'll build strong media connections across top-tier international and U.S. outlets, spearhead engaging narratives around financial tech and market innovation, and connect deeply with our audiences to drive long-term impact and growth.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and own media strategy aligned with core business priorities, including promotion of major initiatives, executive thought leadership positioning, and media relations for the CEO and senior team.
  • Identify opportunities, pitch, and secure impactful coverage across broadcast, print, digital, and podcast media.
  • Develop executive positioning and drive media readiness for CEO and leadership team: advise on messaging, manage media interview preparation and bookings, and reactive commentary.
  • Oversee drafting and distribution of press releases announcing product launches, partnerships, milestones, and other newsworthy company developments
  • Develop thought leadership content including executive bylines, op-eds, contributed articles, and media briefing materials that position DriveWealth as an industry authority.
  • Own conference strategy including evaluation and selection of high-impact events, securing keynote and panel opportunities for executives, coordinating with partners and clients for co-marketing and speaking slots.
  • Develop and execute award strategy to strengthen brand reputation and v

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currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. DriveWealth does not provide visa sponsorship or support for employment authorization, including transfers, at this time. Offers of employment are strictly contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the Company.

How We Think About AI

We leverage AI to work smarter and move faster. We seek AI-curious talent who are proactive about using emerging tools to increase signal quality, reduce friction, and improve outcomes to deliver products faster, provide better service to our partners, and to streamline processes. Your ability to leverage our internal tools and technology to drive results is as important to us as your core domain expertise.

Compensation

Pay is generally based on the level, complexity, responsibility, location, and job duties/requirements of the specific position. We then source candidates with the requisite skills, expertise, education, training, and experience. If you are selected for an interview, please feel welcome to speak to a recruiter about our compensation philosophy and other available benefits. This role is eligible for base, bonus, equity, 401(k) match, and heavily subsidized benefits and perks.

Equal Employment Opportunity

To build technology and products that are used and loved by people and solve real-world problems, we need to build a team with many different perspectives and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Agency Disclaimer

DriveWealth does not accept agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, employees, or any other organization location. DriveWealth is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.