PR Manager - Influencer Relations & Events

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.