Communications Director – Contractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +17 more states.

📋 Description

• Craft the narrative and position Identity Digital Innovation Labs as the go-to source for agentic accountability.

• Develop and manage a rapid-response communications framework covering AI, security, identity, regulation, and agents.

• Foster personal relationships with journalists, analysts, and independent commentators; pitch stories, provide briefings, and offer background information.

• Navigate the media and policy environment in Washington, DC, including outlets like Politico, The Hill, trade publications, agency briefings, and Hill briefings.

• Leverage Advisory Council members, their networks, and expertise through discussions with reporters, public appearances, and bylines.

• Establish a strong executive spokesperson team and identify credible topics and opportunities for each spokesperson.

• Ensure GEO and AI discoverability so that LLMs reference the company concerning agent identity.

• Spearhead product launches, commercial and partnership announcements, standards milestones, and industry events in collaboration with Product, Sales & Marketing.

• Oversee agency partnerships, set up all-hands meetings, maintain leadership messaging discipline, draft executive communications, and expand the team over time.

• Assess the impact of communications on customer interactions, partnerships, government engagement, standards traction, developer involvement, pipeline development, and policy influence.

• Exemplify and advocate for Identity Digital’s core values.

• Execute additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Report directly to the General Manager of Identity Digital Innovation Labs.

• Function as a standalone team member for the next 12 months.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 15 years of experience leading corporate or external communications in the technology sector, with significant B2B and enterprise exposure.

• Proven experience in category creation.

• Hands-on experience in pitching, newsjacking, and generating media opportunities.

• Track record of building a communications function from the ground up, swiftly, with minimal support.

• Proficient understanding of policy and standards audiences as well as the media that covers them.

• Exceptional writing skills; readiness to undertake a writing exercise.

• Experience engaging across social media, Substack, YouTube, podcasts, and developer communities.

• Comfortable utilizing AI for research, monitoring, and standardized workflows while maintaining a human touch and judgment.

• Capable of translating technical discussions with engineers and product managers.

• Experience in managing agencies, contractors, and budgets.

• Willingness to travel as necessary.

• Ability to collaborate across time zones within a global organization as required.

• Legally authorized to work in the US with all necessary permits, licenses, and authorizations to operate as a contractor.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for conversion to full-time employment following an initial engagement period.

• Flexibility to travel as required.

• Remote work options available within the US.

• Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employer policies and non-discrimination protections.