Director, External Communications

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the strategy for all earned media initiatives.

• Develop and nurture relationships with key journalists, editors, and producers.

• Implement a proactive program for thought leadership placements.

• Ensure spokesperson readiness through comprehensive training.

• Manage the process for press releases and media monitoring.

• Oversee the relationship with the PR agency.

• Establish and uphold a framework for PR measurement.

• Act as a consistent contributor to the unified corporate editorial calendar.

• Design, maintain, and enhance the company’s crisis communications playbook.

• Take the lead in communications during active crisis situations.

• Conduct regular readiness assessments and tabletop exercises.

• Maintain strong relationships with relevant industry analysts.

⛳️ Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in communications.

• Minimum of 6 years dedicated to B2B technology PR.

• Proven track record of securing significant media coverage.

• Direct, hands-on experience in owning or co-leading crisis communication responses.

• Experience in managing external PR agencies.

• Excellent executive communication skills.

• Ability to operate effectively within a lean team environment.

• Preferred familiarity with the insurance, financial services, or enterprise software sectors.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401K Match

• Paid time off

• Annual Incentive Plan

• Performance Bonus

• Comprehensive health insurance