Director of PR & Communications Job at Forge Global in New York

At Forge ( NYSE : FRGE ), we know our team is our greatest asset. As technology innovators in the private market, our vision is to deliver a richer future for everyone. We live that vision through our values of being bold, accountable, and humble. We experience the value that our vision brings to the world every day, helping the teams behind the greatest innovations of our generation, from space travel to artificial intelligence, and more.

With liquidity solutions, exclusive data and insights, a custody offering, and a vibrant marketplace, Forge’s goal is to build the best-in-class technology infrastructure to power a global private market that is transparent, accessible, and seamless for companies, their employees, and investors. Through Forge, employees can sell their private shares, employers can reward shareholders with pre-IPO liquidity and individual and institutional investors can participate in private unicorn growth.

Forges differentiated global marketplace addresses rising demand among individual and institutional investors for exposure to private company stocks and is building a growing network effect.

Our ability to offer these powerful financial solutions has generated incredible interest from investors, demand from customers, and a need to grow our team to meet the needs of more companies, teams, and innovators in this way.

The Role :

Forge is looking for a strategic and versatile  Director of Communications  to lead and elevate our brand’s external and internal voice. Reporting to the EVP of Corporate Marketing & Communications, this leader will be responsible for shaping and executing Forge’s strategic communications strategy—encompassing public relations, media strategy, executive thought leadership, internal communications, and high-impact events. You will work closely with Forge’s executive team, agency partners, freelancers, and cross-functional marketing leaders to drive compelling narratives that increase brand awareness, elevate executive visibility, and reinforce Forge’s leadership in private market innovation.

Location : Hybrid 2-3 days a week in our Soho, NY office

Responsibilities :

• Strategic Communications Leadership

Develop and execute a multi-channel communications strategy aligned with Forge’s mission, business goals, and brand voice.

Create bespoke thought leadership platforms for key executives that position Forge as a category-defining brand. Support speechwriting, presentation development, and high-profile external engagements.

Own and drive the media strategy for Forge. Cultivate strong relationships with top-tier journalists and industry influencers to amplify brand, product, and executive visibility.

Lead social media strategy for executive communications and thought leadership, working in alignment with the Director of Content and Head of Acquisition to deliver consistent, engaging content across channels.

Develop high-impact internal communications that reinforce company culture, drive clarity on key initiatives, and support change management and employee engagement.

Lead communications planning and media strategy for product launches, key events, and milestone announcements.

Partner with stakeholders to support and guide internal and external crisis communications as needed.

Oversee external PR agencies and communications freelancers; drive performance, strategy alignment, and accountability.

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