Director of Communications

Ladders; United States; À distance; USD 182 000 - 243 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Impactful projects of high visibility

Collaborative culture and teamwork

Growth opportunities in a fast-moving,

Remote-first work environment

Résumé du poste

Ladders is seeking a Director of Communications to lead external communications for a mission-driven technology organization operating in the public safety space. This remote role shapes messaging to build trust, support executive positioning, and enhance the company’s reputation with media and policymakers.

You will guide communications strategy, protect the organization during sensitive moments, and amplify thought leadership across high-impact channels while collaborating with a lean team.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in communications leadership within technology or public policy.
• Proven crisis communications and reputation management experience.
• Established relationships with top-tier national media outlets.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute a proactive public relations strategy for public safety technology.
• Lead crisis communications and protect the company’s reputation.
• Collaborate with executives to elevate thought leadership and secure media placements.
• Track brand sentiment and media reach across priority markets.
• Manage a small media relations team and external agencies.

Connaissances

Media relations

Crisis communications

Executive coaching

Public policy communications

Strategic storytelling

Description du poste

For our client, we are seeking a Director of Communications to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will shape external communications strategy for a mission-driven technology organization operating in a highly visible, fast-moving market. You will guide messaging that builds trust, supports executive positioning, and helps advance the company’s reputation with media, policymakers, and other key stakeholders. The position also plays a critical role in protecting the organization during sensitive moments while amplifying its broader thought leadership.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $182,300 – $243,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a proactive public relations strategy that positions the organization as a leader in public safety technology
• Lead crisis communications and reputation management efforts to protect the company’s standing and shape the narrative
• Partner with executives to strengthen thought leadership and secure high-impact media placements
• Establish and track metrics for brand sentiment and media reach across priority markets
• Lead and develop a small team of media relations professionals while managing external agency partnerships

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of communications, media relations, or PR leadership experience in technology or public policy
• Proven experience in crisis communications and managing public safety narratives
• Established relationships with top-tier national media outlets
• Strong executive presence with experience advising C‑suite leaders
• Experience with policy communications is a plus

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects that enhance community safety
• Supportive work culture with a focus on collaboration and teamwork
• Involvement in shaping the narrative in a fast-paced environment
• Growth potential within a high-performing team and organization

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.