Director, Corporate Communications

Cohere; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly lunch stipend

Health and dental benefits

401K and Pension Scheme

6 weeks of paid vacation

Home office stipend

Job summary

Cohere is looking for a Director, Corporate Communications to lead their communications strategy as they expand globally. In this role, you'll engage with executive leadership and build a high-performing communications team.

The ideal candidate will have 12-15 years of corporate communications experience in a tech or AI environment, excellent writing skills, and proven leadership abilities.

This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of experience in corporate communications, ideally in tech or AI.
• 5+ years of people management experience.
• Ability to distill complex topics into clear narratives.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team across Corporate Communications functions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies.
• Partner with executive leadership to craft compelling messaging.

Skills

In-house corporate communications experience

People management

Pre-IPO communications

Exceptional writing skills

Project management skills

Creativity in communications

Job description

Who are we?

Cohere is the leading security‑first enterprise AI company. We build cutting‑edge foundation AI models and end‑to‑end products that are designed to solve real‑world business problems.

We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that.

We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft.

We are a global technology company co‑headquartered in Toronto and San Francisco, with key offices in London, New York City, Montreal, Seoul, Germany and Paris. Join us!

Why this role?

Cohere is building a Communications team worthy of a world‑class technical organization, and Corporate Communications is at the center of that ambition. We’re looking for a Director, Corporate Communications to own and evolve Cohere’s narrative globally as we grow to become the transatlantic leader in sovereign AI. This is a rare opportunity to build a comprehensive Corporate Communications function at a fast‑growing company in the most dynamic space in technology.

In this cross‑functional role, you will oversee critical functions including corporate, executive, policy, internal, crisis, and enterprise communications. You’ll create the communications strategy that fuels our growth among governments and enterprises in the most highly‑regulated industries. You’ll partner directly with C‑Suite executives, nurture how we talk to customers, partners, and employees, and most importantly – build and lead a high‑performing team that thrives off collaboration and scrapiness.

This is a role for someone who likes to take big swings – and have fun doing it – where no job is too big or too small.

As Director, Corporate Communications, You Will

• Build and lead a team of eight across various Corporate Communications functions
• Develop and implement comprehensive Corporate Communications strategies that align with organizational goals, values, and brand positioning across internal and external audiences
• Partner with executive leadership, people operations product teams, and external stakeholders to craft clear, compelling messaging and materials that support business priorities, organizational changes, and market positioning
• Develop and execute rapid response muscle
• Oversee high‑impact communications forums including executive speaking engagements, industry conferences, customer events, and internal leadership gatherings
• Lead AI integration for the communications team to enhance content ideation, creation, and scaling
• Oversee and optimize the corporate communications channel ecosystem—including earned media, owned channels, executive communications, and employee engagement tools—while innovating with emerging formats and technologies
• Lead cross‑functional storytelling initiatives that connect daily work to Cohere's mission, amplify customer success stories, and elevate executive thought leadership in the marketplace
• Leverage data‑driven insights and audience research to inform communications strategies that resonate with employees, customers, partners, investors, and industry influencers
• Direct crisis and issues communications preparedness and response across all stakeholder groups, coordinating with legal, executive leadership, and functional teams to protect corporate reputation and stakeholder trust
• Serve as the central communications hub, ensuring seamless integration and consistency between internal communications, external PR, marketing narratives, and executive messaging across all touchpoints

You May Be a Good Fit If You

• Have 12‑15 years of experience in‑house corporate communications, ideally within a fast‑paced, high‑growth tech or AI environment
• 5+ years of experience in people management
• Are scrappy. You thrive in thinking “outside the box” and find joy in marrying a problem to its solution
• Are adept in pre‑IPO communications
• Have experience in policy and regulatory communications
• Are an exceptional writer with a talent for distilling complex, cross‑functional topics into simple, compelling narratives
• Have experience serving as a communications business partner or trusted advisor to senior leaders, executives, and people/human resources teams
• Are highly organized and process‑driven, with strong project management skills and a bias for action
• Bring high levels of creativity to communications – in format, channel, and storytelling
• Are comfortable navigating organizational dynamics and building strong relationships across all levels
• Thrive in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments and know how to prioritize ruthlessly

Compensation

Cohere is committed to fair and transparent pay practices. The salary range listed for this role reflects the expected base compensation. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job‑related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

US – For candidates in New York, California, Washington States, the Compensation Range is: $240,000 – $290,000 USD

US – For candidates in the rest of the states, the Compensation Range is: $230,000 – $280,000 USD

Full‑Time Employees At Cohere Enjoy These Perks

• A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.
• Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.
• RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.
• 100% Parental Leave top‑up for up to 6 months, for either parent.
• Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit.
• Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
• 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!)
• Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.

How And Where We Work

• Cohere is remote‑friendly. We have offices in Toronto, San Francisco, New York City, London, Paris, Montreal, and more coming soon.
• For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.
• For those not near an office: a co‑working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.
• Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.

If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply.

We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.

We may use AI‑enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for this position. This helps our recruiters identify potentially qualified candidates, but it doesn’t limit the applications our recruiters may review or consider.