Head of Public Affairs
Job Summary
The Head of Public Affairs at TRM Labs will lead external communications and public affairs for government programs. Key responsibilities include owning publicity, announcements, and message coordination with federal and executive-branch communications stakeholders, leading rapid response during public moments, and operating with discretion in approval-gated environments.
Impact You Will Have
- Lead public affairs for TRM's government programs
- Own government and agency media relations
- Position TRM and program leaders as credible voices in public moments
- Lead rapid response during reputational, regulatory, or program-related events
What We're Looking For
- 8–12+ years in strategic communications / public affairs, with meaningful experience in or alongside government
- Proven ownership of high-stakes external communications and senior/principal-level positioning
- Comfort inside government review, message-clearance, and approval cycles
- Exceptional writing and message framing, and sound judgment in fast-moving, high-sensitivity public moments
- AI-fluent in modern communications practices
- High velocity, high ownership team
- Clarity, follow-through, and impact-oriented work
- Energizing for those who enjoy solving hard problems and making progress in ambiguous situations
- Comfort navigating ambiguity, adjusting course, and maintaining focus and positivity
- Impact-Oriented Trailblazer: Put customers first and move with speed, focus, and adaptability. Treat every plan like an experiment – test, ship, measure, and iterate quickly.
- Master Craftsperson: Care deeply about your craft. Balance speed with high standards, own outcomes end-to-end, and invest in getting better everyday.
- Inspiring Colleague: Add clarity and energy, not noise. Bring humility, candor, and a one-team mindset – giving and receiving feedback to make the team stronger.
About The Team
Our team drives revenue growth by shaping market perception and activating demand through strategic storytelling across earned and owned channels. We partner closely with Insights, Brand & Content, Demand Generation, Product Marketing, Regional Marketing, and the Executive Team. We operate in a high-velocity, high-ownership environment with frequent, high-touch communication and creative problem-solving.
Life at TRM
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We are looking for individuals who want their work to matter, who experiment with speed and rigor, and who take pride in building a safer world for billions of people. If you are excited by TRM’s mission but don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply — we hire for slope, judgment, and the will to learn fast.
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