Head of Public Relations

About the role

Range is seeking a Head of Public Relations to shape how the company is perceived in the market. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will build an earned‑media program from scratch and establish a crisis and issues function for a fast‑moving, SEC‑registered firm.

Key responsibilities

• Own the external narrative end‑to‑end, creating the message house, fact base and boilerplate used across the organization.
• Develop and maintain relationships with fintech, wealth‑management, AI and personal‑finance reporters to secure sustained coverage.
• Design and execute announcement strategies for funding, product, partnership and people news, coordinating with compliance.
• Establish a crisis‑management capability with severity tiers, pre‑cleared statements and escalation paths.
• Partner with Compliance and Legal to create fast yet rigorous communications review standards for an SEC‑registered adviser.
• Prepare and protect spokespeople through media training and briefing documents.
• Manage agency relationships, budget and performance metrics such as share of voice and coverage quality.

Required profile

• 12+ years in communications or public relations, including in‑house experience at a high‑growth company.
• Proven track record of securing tier‑one and trade coverage without relying solely on agencies.
• Hands‑on crisis communication experience with real‑time statement writing.
• Deep understanding of regulatory constraints on financial communications (SEC marketing rule, claims substantiation, etc.).
• Credibility with founders and executives and the ability to push back when needed.

Required skills

• Fluency in AI and technology concepts relevant to fintech and wealth‑management.
• Strong ability to build and execute PR strategies independently.

What we offer

• Base salary $200,000–$300,000 plus equity stock options.
• 100% employer‑covered medical insurance for employees, 75% for dependents, plus dental and vision.
• 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, parental leave and monthly fitness stipend.
• Early equity exercise eligibility, annual compensation reviews and professional development focus.
• Boomerang program allowing a two‑year employee to pause their role to start a new company.