VP of Communications

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of the company’s comprehensive communications strategy and convert business priorities into a clear and consistent external voice.

• Formulate and implement a holistic corporate communications strategy that aligns with business goals, boosts brand reputation, and enhances market visibility.

• Manage both internal and external communication frameworks to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment among all stakeholders.

• Drive strategic messaging for executive communications, product milestones, corporate announcements, and high-stakes communications.

• Define and uphold the company’s core narrative and the story surrounding its AI data infrastructure.

• Increase the visibility of the CEO and key leaders through bylines, keynote speeches, speaking engagements, podcasts, and social media presence.

• Oversee launch moments from start to finish in collaboration with product marketing.

• Work alongside product marketing to create and sustain a messaging framework that covers the entire portfolio, ensuring consistency from analyst briefings to sales discussions.

• Lead the media relations strategy, achieving significant coverage in top-tier outlets through proactive storytelling and responsive management.

• Develop and nurture strong relationships with industry analysts; manage briefings and support the inclusion of analyst reports.

• Create and oversee executive and corporate social media strategies that align with the brand's voice and communication objectives.

• Guide social content creation to enhance thought leadership, engagement, and influence across various platforms.

• Monitor and manage the company’s online reputation; utilize analytics to optimize performance and audience reach.

• Spearhead communications involvement in MinIO’s GEO/AEO and SEO initiatives across owned content including blogs, the MinIO website, executive social platforms, newsletters, YouTube, and third-party channels.

• Develop a cohesive plan to improve MinIO's brand mentions in AI search environments and ensure notable placement in AI-generated search results.

• Build and lead a high-performing global communications team, promoting a culture of collaboration, creativity, and accountability.

• Collaborate closely with Product, Sales, People Operations, and other departments to ensure messaging alignment across the organization.

• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on strategic communications and messaging priorities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 15 years of experience in marketing communications, brand strategy, or related fields, ideally in B2B enterprise technology or infrastructure, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership position.

• Proven success in creating and executing integrated brand and communication strategies that yield measurable outcomes.

• Outstanding storytelling, writing, and editing skills, flexible for various audiences and formats.

• Proficient in utilizing both digital and traditional media to enhance corporate messaging.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and build consensus.

• Expertise in managing global teams, agencies, and budgets effectively.

• Proven ability to function in both strategic and hands-on roles in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• 401K with 3% Contribution

• Pre-IPO Stock Options

• At least 12 Public Holidays

• Flexible Time Off