Senior Communications Manager, Canary Technologies
$125-145k
OTE
$100-110k
BASE
+ Eligible for a performance-based bonus paid monthly, with a target of $25,000 - $30,000 annually
Providing hospitality technology
Open for applications
Providing hospitality technology
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$125-145k
OTE
$100-110k
BASE
+ Eligible for a performance-based bonus paid monthly, with a target of $25,000 - $30,000 annually
201-500 employees
Company mission
To help hoteliers thrive through innovative software solutions.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of experience in PR & Communications, with a focus on B2B SaaS
- Hospitality or travel tech experience is a plus
- Proven success building and executing executive thought leadership programs
- Strong track record of securing consistent, high-quality media coverage
- Sharp storytelling instincts and a strong sense for what makes a story land
- Experience owning communications strategy from narrative through execution
- Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Marketing, Business or related field
What the job involves
- Canary is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Manager to own and activate our strategic narratives around hospitality. You will lead strategic PR and communications end-to-end, shaping Canary’s public narrative, driving trust, increasing visibility, and gaining influence across the hospitality landscape
- You will work closely to turn product innovation, customer momentum and industry trends into clear, compelling stories that drive awareness and position Canary as the leader in AI for hospitality
- Own Canary’s External Narrative: Develop and activate compelling narratives on Canary’s leadership, partnerships, customers, etc. ensuring consistency in messaging across media, executive communications and social
- Executive Thought Leadership: Partner with co-founders and leadership to build and execute high-impact thought leadership across LinkedIn, PR and bylines, from ideation and interviewing, through ghostwriting
- Media Relations and Coverage: Build and manage relationships with trade and top-tier journalists, own inbound media inquiries and consistently secure high-quality media coverage and placements
- Storytelling and Pitching: Identify and pitch compelling stories, turning product launches, company momentum and industry trends into media opportunities
- Newsjacking and Trends: Monitor industry and AI trends to identify timely opportunities and translate them into relevant narratives and commentary
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Product and Customer teams to surface stories, align messaging and bring key initiatives to market
- PR Content Creation: Write press releases, executive commentary and external communications, and support major initiatives like reports and product launches with integrated PR strategies
- Social Presence: Elevate Canary’s and executives’ presence on social platforms (e.g. LinkedIn) through consistent, high-quality, impactful content
- Awards and Speaking Engagements: Identify and secure strategic awards and speaking opportunities aligned with key narratives
- Performance Tracking: Measure success through media placements, brand mentions and share of voice, and refine strategy based on performance insights
Our take
Embracing the modern era, Canary Technologies is dedicated to revolutionising the hotel industry through digital transformation. Pioneering the field with its mobile web-based Guest Management System and Digital Authorisation solutions, Canary aims to rid hotels of outdated technology, enhancing revenue streams by boosting staff productivity and delivering superior guest experiences.
Co-founders Harman and SJ, childhood friends turned business partners, bring a unique blend of expertise to the table, drawing from their extensive background in both hospitality and technology sectors. With the industry already on an upward trajectory, the post-pandemic landscape has further fueled the demand for their solutions, particularly their contactless check-in and checkout offerings.
Despite competition in the sector, Canary has secured significant funding led by Insight Partners, enabling rapid expansion and talent acquisition to meet the burgeoning demand for its innovative solutions.
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Insights
59% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jun 2025
$80m
SERIES D
Jun 2024
$50m
SERIES C
Total funding: $175.2m
Company benefits
- Our health insurance has you covered on day 1
- Flexible working hours
- Training and career development
- Regular team building events
- A travel stipend for when you stay at Canary hotels
- Internal promotions from within the team
- Kitchen stocked with fruit, snacks, coffee, and more
- We're a diverse and global team
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Harman Singh Narula
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously founded a custom printed apparel company, The Shirt Guys, LLC. Worked in strategy for Citigroup and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc, and as a Management Consultant for Bain & Company.
Satjot "SJ" Sawhney
(Co-Founder & President)Previously co-founded Mobibolt, Inc and Tapfame before serving as Head of Product at the hospitality technology startup, Stayful.
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