Director of Corporate Communications & Strategy

Squarespace; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 204.000 - 328.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical plans

Life and Disability Insurance

Fertility benefits

Headspace app

Global Employee Assistance Program

Retirement benefits with employer 100%

Flexible paid time off

Parental leave

Commuter benefit

Education reimbursement

Employee donation match

ERGs

Dog-friendly workplace

Free lunch

Private rooftop

Hack week

Zusammenfassung

Squarespace is seeking a Director of Corporate Communications to own the company’s internal and external communications functions. This role will set strategy, advise leadership, shape the company narrative, and build scalable programs to strengthen employee understanding, reputation, and business outcomes.

The position is hybrid, based in NYC with 3 days in the office, and reports to General Counsel. You will collaborate with product and marketing to craft launches and communications across

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of communications experience, with in-house at a technology company preferred.
• Proven ability to own a communications function independently at a high-growth company.
• Experience communicating across consumer and B2B audiences.
• Strong media relationships in tech, business and consumer press with a track record of earned coverage.
• Excellent writer and editor with ability to simplify complex topics.

Aufgaben

• Own the company's communications strategy.
• Develop and maintain a consistent narrative for consumer and B2B audiences.
• Serve as the primary communications advisor to the executive team for media, speaking, and investor engagements.
• Build 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, pitches, briefings, and contributed articles.
• Develop strategy and execute communications initiatives in select jurisdictions outside the United States.
• Manage reactive and crisis communications.
• Partner with Product and Marketing to launch plans for features, products, campaigns, and 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 to keep 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.

Kenntnisse

Strategic communications

Corporate communications

Executive advising

Writing/editing

Stakeholder influence

Jobbeschreibung

Squarespace is seeking a Director of Corporate Communications to own the company’s internal and external communications functions. This role will set strategy, advise leadership, shape the company narrative, and build scalable programs to strengthen employee understanding, reputation, and business outcomes.

The position is hybrid, based in NYC with 3 days in the office, and reports to General Counsel. You will collaborate with product and marketing to craft launches and communications across