Director, Corporate Communications

WebHosting; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 204,000 - 328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium options (100% covered)

Life and disability insurance

Fertility benefits

Mindfulness app subscription

Global EAP

Job summary

Squarespace is seeking a Director, Corporate Communications to own and lead the company’s internal and external communications functions from its New York City base.

This hybrid role requires 3 days in the NYC office, with the General Counsel as reporting line, and a mandate to set strategy, advise executives, shape the company narrative, and build scalable programs that boost employee understanding, reputation, and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own the company’s communications strategy
• Develop and maintain a consistent narrative for consumer and B2B audiences
• Advise executive leadership and prepare leadership for media, speaking, and investor engagements
• Build relationships with reporters, editors, and producers across tech, business, and vertical press
• Draft press materials including releases, pitches, briefings, and contributed articles
• Lead communications initiatives in select jurisdictions outside the United States
• Manage reactive and crisis communications
• Collaborate with Product and Marketing on launch plans for features, campaigns, and milestones
• Translate technical info into clear, newsworthy narratives for diverse audiences
• Support leadership communications, including internal announcements and external thought leadership
• Plan and execute quarterly All Hands meetings
• Develop internal communications cadence to keep employees informed
• Manage intranet content and presentation
• Oversee agency relationships and external vendors
• Track and report on communications KPIs and coverage metrics

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive advisory

Media relations

Crisis management

Strong writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Squarespace is looking for a Director, Corporate Communications to own and lead the company’s internal and external communications functions.

This leader will set the communications strategy and operating priorities, advise executive leadership, shape the company narrative, and build scalable programs that strengthen employee understanding, company reputation, and business outcomes. The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on execution and requires strong judgment, excellent writing, and the ability to influence across the organization.

This is a hybrid role working from our NYC office 3 days per week. You will report to the General Counsel.

You’ll Get To…

• Own the company’s communications strategy
• Develop and maintain a consistent narrative that works across both consumer and B2B audiences
• Serve as the primary communications advisor to the executive team and help prepare leadership for media, speaking, and investor‑facing engagements
• Build and maintain relationships with reporters, editors, and producers across tech, business, and vertical press
• Drive proactive story placement and manage inbound opportunities
• Draft press materials including releases, media pitches, briefings, and contributed articles
• Develop strategy and execute Communications initiatives in select jurisdictions outside the United States
• Manage reactive and crisis communications
• Partner closely with Product and Marketing to develop launch plans for new features, products, brand campaigns, and company milestones
• Translate technical and product information into clear, newsworthy narratives for diverse audiences
• Support leadership communications, including internal announcements and external thought leadership
• Plan and execute quarterly company All Hands meetings
• Develop an internal communications cadence that keeps employees informed and engaged
• Manage company intranet content and presentation
• Manage agency relationships and external vendors as needed
• Track and report on communications KPIs and coverage metrics
• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental Life and Disability Insurance plans
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and family care leave
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 7 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch and snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $203,500 – $327,750 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job‑related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive structure in addition to base salary.

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design‑driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Aveiro, Portugal. For more information about our company, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers .

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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