PR Manager - Influencer Relations & Events

Job description

Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 Alpha - our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots - and we’re growing the team to take it even further. # **About The Role** Humanoid is looking for an experienced **PR Manager** based in London to lead our public relations, influencer, and event strategy globally, with a focus on the UK, US, and Europe. This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong existing network of media, industry, and influencer contacts, particularly in the US, who can turn Humanoid's story into consistent, high-quality coverage and get Humanoid in front of the right audiences at the right events. **What You’ll Do** - Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, editors, and influencers, with a particular focus on the US market. - Secure interviews, features, product announcements, and bylined articles in relevant Tier-1 and Tier-2 media outlets. - Oversee the creation of press releases, media kits, articles, social content, and thought leadership materials. - Identify and secure speaking opportunities at conferences, forums, and industry events, and support company spokespeople in preparing for them. - Prepare company spokespeople for public appearances, media interviews, and press engagements. - Monitor and manage Humanoid's public image and reputation, and lead the response to any reactive or crisis communications. - Support and help shape the company's social media presence, ensuring consistent and authentic messaging across platforms. - Track performance metrics and refine PR strategy based on insights and coverage results. **What We're Looking For** - More than 3 years of relevant experience in public relations, communications, or media relations (e.g. PR manager, press officer, communications lead, agency account lead, or similar). - Extensive network of Tier-1 and Tier-2 media contacts, event organizers, and bloggers across the business, financial, tech, AI, and robotics sectors, with strong, active relationships in the USA (UK and Europe a plus; investor connections a plus). - Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. - Ability to perform well under pressure and against tight deadlines. **What We Offer** - Competitive equity: stock options with meaningful upside as we scale. - 30+ paid days off, including 23 days of annual leave, all UK bank holidays, and additional company closure days (including Christmas–New Year shutdown). - Private healthcare, including virtual and in-person care. - Pension scheme with 8% total contribution (5% employee, 3% employer) on full earnings. - Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in-office. - Work at the frontier - collaborate daily with world-class engineers, researchers, and product experts building the next generation of AI and humanoid robotics. - Real ownership - direct access to founding leadership, meaningful input on product direction, and the ability to drive key initiatives from day one.