About the Role

Maleda Tech is seeking a Communications Specialist to support trust and safety communications within a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. This role focuses on shaping and protecting brand reputation by supporting both proactive storytelling and reactive communications efforts.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to manage media inquiries, develop messaging, and contribute to communications strategies that strengthen trust with key audiences. This is an excellent opportunity for a communications professional who thrives under pressure, is highly organized, and enjoys working on impactful, real-time initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support trust and safety-related communications, including reactive media responses and proactive campaigns

• Serve as a point of contact for press inquiries, ensuring timely, accurate, and thoughtful responses

• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., policy, legal, support) to align on messaging and communications strategy

• Identify and develop opportunities for positive media coverage and storytelling

• Draft high-quality written materials including messaging documents, Q&As, briefings, reports, presentations, and talking points

• Assist with media monitoring, tracking, and reporting

• Maintain strong organization and prioritization across multiple workstreams

• Provide general coordination and operational support to the communications team

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related field

• Experience working with journalists and handling media inquiries

• Proven ability to support or execute communications campaigns that drive positive press and engagement

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Strong judgment and ability to handle sensitive or confidential information

• Excellent organizational and time management skills in fast-paced environments

• Proactive, self-starter mindset with strong attention to detail

• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions

• Resilient, adaptable, and solutions-oriented under pressure

• Bachelor's degree required

Key Details

• Start Date: April, 2026

• Duration: 12 months (through April, 2027)

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday)

• Location: Remote (U.S., West Coast hours preferred)

• Compensation: $35-$40/hour (W2) + benefits

• Employment Type: Contract (W2)