PR / External Communications Manager

About Social Discovery Group

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is a collection of social discovery companies dedicated to tackling loneliness, isolation, and disconnection by transforming virtual intimacy into the new standard. Their products innovate the ways individuals engage and bond across diverse cultures and global regions. The team consists of IT professionals and like-minded individuals collaborating remotely worldwide. SDG is recognized as a "Great Place to Work" (USA & Japan, 2024–2025) and ranks among the Top-5 for Work-From-Anywhere jobs (2025).

Role Overview and Responsibilities

• Plan and execute public relations and external communication strategies to enhance product reputation and brand presence.
• Ideate, develop, and implement viral PR campaigns that capture audience attention.
• Oversee online reputation management for key products, including paid media placements, Search Engine Reputation Management (SERM), and monitoring of branded search queries.
• Create and refine high-quality written materials such as press releases, articles, SEO-optimized content, thought leadership pieces, and executive communications.
• Manage the production and dissemination of user reviews.
• Coordinate relationships and communication with external agencies, PR firms, and freelance contractors.
• Promote the public profiles of C-level executives through content preparation, media coordination, and support for their external communications.
• Assist with event planning, coordination, and communication activities when necessary.
• Collaborate across departments including Marketing, SEO, and Legal on reputation and communication initiatives.
• Contribute to crisis communications and assist in managing reputation challenges as needed.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in public relations, external or corporate communications, or reputation management roles.
• Strong skills in writing and editing various forms of content.
• Familiarity with Search Engine Reputation Management and online reputation tactics.
• Understanding of SEO best practices and ability to produce SEO-focused content.
• Basic knowledge of crisis and issues communication, with professional experience considered an advantage.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Flexible full-time remote work arrangement.
• Compensation details to be provided during hiring discussions prior to employment start.
• Annual leave of 28 calendar days plus 7 additional wellness days (for personal matters or recovery without using sick leave).
• Referral bonuses up to $5000 for successful employee recommendations.
• 50% reimbursement for professional development, including training programs, international conferences, and meetings.
• Corporate discounts on English language courses.
• Health benefits include up to $1000 gross yearly compensation if not eligible for company medical coverage, usable for insurance or medical expenses for self and close family members.
• Support for workplace setup costs up to $1000 gross every three years, applicable for coworking space rental or home office equipment.
• Internal reward system allowing employees to earn bonuses redeemable for merchandise, team-building events, and wellness incentives such as massage certificates.