Communications Manager (Contract)

About this role:

Semafor is seeking a Communications Manager to join a fast-growing team. The ideal candidate brings a foundational background in communications and is ready to take on increasing responsibility within a lean, high-performing team. We're looking for a creative, strategic self-starter who's hungry to build, thrives on variety, and brings fresh thinking to every pitch, project, and press moment. This position will work closely with senior communications leadership across all aspects of Semafor's press and media strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Play a central operational role within the communications team — helping manage workflows, maintain internal systems, and keep concurrent projects on track in a fast-moving, high-volume environment
• Contribute to publicity strategy across Semafor's editorial verticals and business priorities, including pitching, writing press releases, conducting research, and developing communications campaigns
• Support strategic communications across Semafor's international markets, including coordinating with global media partners, tracking regional press coverage, and helping tailor messaging for distinct international audiences
• Aid in developing press strategies for Semafor's global editorial verticals and cross-border initiatives, ensuring consistent positioning across markets
• Support press campaigns around major events and product launches, including drafting tip sheets, recaps, and other collateral
• Track, organize, and maintain records of all press coverage across Semafor's platforms — including print, digital, audio, and live events
• Monitor the daily news cycle across domestic and international beats, flagging relevant coverage, trends, and emerging opportunities in real time

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in communications, press, or media relations
• Excellent writer with a strong command of voice, clarity, and accuracy
• Natural affinity for organizational systems and process-building – you love a spreadsheet and find better ways to build efficiency within and between teams
• A creative problem-solver with a self-starter attitude who can spot an opportunity, bring forward an idea, and figure out how to bring that through to execution
• Enthusiasm for media, journalism, and the evolving global news landscape — you follow the industry and have opinions about it

Compensation:

The base salary for this position at the time of posting will range from $80,000.00 - $100,000.00, flexible and commensurate with experience.