Postman is the world’s leading API platform, used by more than 40 million developers and 500,000 organizations, including 98% of the Fortune 500. Postman is helping developers and professionals across the globe build the API-first world by simplifying each step of the API lifecycle and streamlining collaboration—enabling users to create better APIs, faster.
The company is headquartered in San Francisco and has an office in Bangalore, where it was founded. Postman is privately held, with funding from Battery Ventures, BOND, Coatue, CRV, Insight Partners, and Nexus Venture Partners. Learn more at postman.com or connect with Postman on X via @getpostman.
P.S: We highly recommend reading The "API-First World" graphic novel to understand the bigger picture and our vision at Postman.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a strategic, creative, and action-oriented Brand & PR leader to help Postman scale its brand presence and narrative. You’ll be both a strategic architect and an operator—owning brand positioning and reputation while driving high-impact Brand and PR campaigns, as well as executive visibility.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned communications pro with a strong background in brand storytelling, media relations, and thought leadership. If you’re energized by working at the intersection of product, community, and tech culture—and can drive big results with a lean, agile approach—this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
- Work with Product Marketing and Content to define and evolve Postman’s brand narrative and strategic positioning
- Own end-to-end global PR strategy and execution, including regional agency management, media outreach, and campaign planning
- Craft compelling storylines that elevate Postman’s role in the API economy and secure coverage in top-tier tech and business media
- Lead executive visibility efforts: develop thought leadership platforms, bylines, and speaking opportunities for key leaders
- Serve as the steward of Postman’s brand voice and positioning—partnering with Content, Campaigns, and Product Marketing teams to ensure all campaigns, launches, and external communications reflect a consistent and compelling brand narrative
- Partner closely with Developer Relations and Community teams to ensure brand storytelling aligns with our developer-first ethos
- Track and report on brand health, media coverage, and campaign performance—translating insights into action
- Manage issues and crisis communications as needed in partnership with legal, security, and leadership
- Provide regular updates on ongoing initiatives, risks, and opportunities to cross-functional stakeholders and executive leadership
- Continuously monitor trends, competitor moves, and cultural moments to identify whitespace for Postman to lead
About You
- 8–12+ years of experience in brand, PR, or communications (preferably in tech, SaaS, or developer-first environments)
- Experience leading strategy and collaborating with regional agencies
- Proven success building and executing brand and PR programs at scale, with a portfolio of high-impact campaigns and media wins
- Deep media relations experience and a strong network of contacts in tech, business, and developer media
- Excellent writing, messaging, and storytelling skills with a sharp editorial eye
- Strong understanding of developer communities, technical audiences, and how to build authentic relationships with them
- Ability to juggle multiple projects with different stakeholders while staying grounded in strategic goals
- Calm, confident, and creative under pressure—especially during high-stakes or time-sensitive situations
- Experience managing agencies, budgets, and external partners
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and global environment
The reasonably estimated base salary for this role ranges from $138,000 - $187,000, plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.
In addition to Postman's pay-on-performance philosophy, and a flexible schedule working with a fun, collaborative team, Postman offers a comprehensive set of benefits, including full medical coverage, flexible PTO, wellness reimbursement, and a monthly lunch stipend. Along with that, our wellness programs will help you stay in the best of your physical and mental health. If you have little ones in your family, the creche allowance can help in supporting your work-life balance. Our frequent and fascinating team-building events will keep you connected, while our donation-matching program can support the causes you care about. We’re building a long-term company with an inclusive culture where everyone can be the best version of themselves.
At Postman, we embrace a hybrid work model. For all roles based out of San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Bangalore, Noida, Hyderabad, and New York, employees are expected to come into the office 3-days a week. We were thoughtful in our approach which is based on balancing flexibility and collaboration and grounded in feedback from our workforce, leadership team, and peers. The benefits of our hybrid office model will be shared knowledge, brainstorming sessions, communication, and building trust in-person that cannot be replicated via zoom.
Our Values
At Postman, we create with the same curiosity that we see in our users. We value transparency and honest communication about not only successes, but also failures. In our work, we focus on specific goals that add up to a larger vision. Our inclusive work culture ensures that everyone is valued equally as important pieces of our final product. We are dedicated to delivering the best products we can.
Equal opportunity
Postman is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. Postman does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Postman will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Postman.
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