InfluxData is the creator of InfluxDB, the leading time series platform used to collect, store, and analyze all time series data at any scale. Developers can query and analyze their time-stamped data in real-time to discover, interpret, and share new insights to gain a competitive edge. InfluxData is a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce. For more information, visit
www.influxdata.com.InfluxData is growing, and we’re looking for a creative, curious, and driven Communications Manager to join our team. In this role, you’ll help shape how the world sees InfluxData by translating our technology, vision, and leadership into stories that matter.You’ll lead the day-to-day execution of our PR program, owning media outreach, crafting pitches, securing coverage, and building relationships that elevate InfluxData’s presence in the time series data space. You’ll help drive our thought leadership engine, turning technical innovations and product launches into timely, strategic narratives that resonate across the developer, business, and investor communities.You’ll also support our analyst relations and social media programs, ensuring cohesive, high-impact messaging across every external touchpoint.
From product communications to market commentary, you'll help shape the voice of InfluxData and contribute directly to its brand momentum.The application window will be open until at least September 5, 2025. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
What you'll be doing:
- Own the day-to-day management of InfluxData’s PR program, including developing story angles, managing media outreach, and securing coverage
- Support strategic comms initiatives around product launches, customer and partner announcements, and executive visibility
- Develop press releases, articles, pitches, Q&As, and other strategic assets for media coverage
- Collaborate with internal teams (Product, Marketing, Developer Relations, and Executive Leadership) to uncover newsworthy stories and surface technical narratives
- Track media trends and reporter interests across time series, open source, AI, IIoT/IoT, and cloud-native infrastructure
- Support the analyst relations program by coordinating briefings, tracking inquiries, and helping shape strategic messaging
- Assist with social media planning and execution, ensuring message alignment and amplification of key launches and moments
What we're looking for:
- 4+ years of experience in product communications, ideally with agency experience
- Demonstrated success in running PR programs for data management companies, particularly those targeting developers or technical decision-makers
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into compelling narratives for media, analysts, and customers
- Understanding of today’s media landscape and ability to see the big picture and connect the dots from the technical details to target audiences, including tech/business leaders, software developers, and investors
- Skills to gather, synthesize, and analyze technical information into compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences
- Collaborative, proactive, and resourceful—someone who takes initiative and follows through
Interview Information:
Our interview process begins remotely. Interviews are typically conducted via Zoom. To ensure every candidate can participate, please let us know if you are unable to access Zoom. Some roles may require an in-person meeting with a team member as part of the final stage.
We offer fantastic benefits for full time employees; in the US these include:
- Medical/dental/vision insurance with 100% coverage for employees and dependents
- Company contribution to your FSA
- Flexible Time Off - take the time you need
- Life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Wellness programs
- Annual professional development budget
- Financial planning and legal advice
Our Core Values
Our employees are the heart of the company and only by having a core set of beliefs and values will we be successful. We hire and live by these core values:
- We value each other
- We get stuff done
- We believe humility drives learning
- We embrace failure
- We are committed to open source
Visit our careers page to learn more about working at InfluxData.InfluxData is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by applicable law. To view our Know Your Rights Poster click HERETo view our CCPA policies click HEREIf you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this website to apply for a vacancy as a result of your disability.
You can request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to the recruiting team by emailing apply@influxdata.com. InfluxData does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters and recruitment agencies through our website, job board or directly to employees. InfluxData will not pay fees to any third-party agency, headhunter or company that does not have a signed agreement for this position in place.Beware of job scams and fraudulent offers! Our recruiters use @influxdata.com email addresses exclusively.
We do not conduct interviews via text or instant message and we do not ask candidates to download software other than Zoom, to purchase equipment through us, or to provide sensitive personally identifiable information such as bank accounts or social security numbers. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be from InfluxData from a different domain about a job offer, please report it as potential job fraud to law enforcement and to jobs@influxdata.com.Compensation Range: $110K - $145K
