Executive Communications Senior Director

Pax8; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible paid time off

Parental leave benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development resources

Stock option eligibility

Job summary

A tech firm in cloud services seeks an Executive Communications Senior Director in Denver, CO, to partner with the CEO in shaping the executive voice and leading communication strategy. This role focuses on managing high-stakes engagements and aligning messaging for the organization. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in executive communications, showcasing strong writing, editorial judgement, and C-suite collaboration. The position offers competitive compensation starting at $180,000, comprehensive health benefits, and flexible paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years in executive communications or related fields.
• Demonstrated success with C-suite leaders.
• Ability to shape corporate narratives and communicate complex strategies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO to shape executive voice.
• Lead executive communications strategy and planning.
• Prepare the CEO for critical engagements.

Skills

Executive presence

Exceptional writing

Strategic communication

Public relations

Job description

Executive Communications Senior Director – Pax8

Location: Denver, CO (required). Some work outside normal working hours as dictated by executive travel.

Shape the executive voice of a global cloud marketplace. This highly senior leadership role partners directly with the CEO and executive leadership, guiding the CEO’s narrative across high‑visibility moments as Pax8 continues its AI‑led growth journey.

Culture, collaboration and where we’re headed

At Pax8, we build meaningful relationships, challenge convention, and move fast with purpose. Executive communications is central to aligning our people, partners, and industry around where we’re going next. You’ll join a collaborative, high‑performing communications ecosystem that values clarity, creativity, and impact.

What You’ll Lead

• CEO narrative and thought leadership – Partner closely with the CEO and communications leadership to shape and evolve a clear, credible, and differentiated executive voice. Translate company strategy and market insight into compelling frameworks and stories that reinforce Pax8’s strategic narrative.
• Executive communications strategy and planning – Lead the planning and coordination of executive communications across keynote presentations, major speeches, bylined content, executive social channels, media engagements, analyst briefings, partner and customer moments, and internal leadership communications.
• Preparation for high‑stakes moments – Personally prepare the CEO for Pax8’s most critical internal and external engagements, including industry conferences, media interviews, analyst briefings, board presentations, investor conversations, leadership meetings, and company‑wide events.
• Board and governance communications – Support the CEO with senior‑level preparation for governance and executive communications, including board pre‑reads, presentations, talk tracks, and briefing materials. Ensure narrative alignment between board communications and external messaging, with final editorial review of high‑stakes materials.
• Voice stewardship and message alignment – Act as the steward of the CEO’s voice across all channels. Review and refine executive communications, set editorial standards, ensure alignment with PR and marketing narratives, and prevent message drift across internal and external communications.
• Cross‑functional coordination – Serve as the central coordination point across global communications, strategic content, marketing, PR, analyst relations, events teams, executive leadership, and external agencies. Help prioritise opportunities and focus the CEO’s time and voice where they deliver the greatest impact.

The impact you’ll make

Your work will ensure the CEO’s voice becomes a clear, trusted signal across the Pax8 ecosystem – shaping industry conversations, strengthening relationships with partners and customers, aligning internal teams, and reinforcing Pax8’s strategic direction at scale.

What You Bring

• Extensive experience (10 to 15 years) in executive communications at the C‑Level, corporate communications, public relations, journalism, or related fields within technology or enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated success supporting C‑suite leaders through high‑visibility, high‑stakes engagements including media, keynotes, board interactions, and major industry moments.
• Proven ability to shape corporate narrative and translate complex business strategy into clear, compelling communication.
• Exceptional writing and editorial judgement, with confidence acting as final reviewer on critical executive materials.
• Considerable experience coordinating work across multiple communications disciplines, teams, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong executive presence, discretion, and sound judgement when advising senior leaders.
• Intellectual curiosity about technology, markets, and business transformation, with comfort operating in fast‑moving, highly visible environments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation – Base salary starting at $180,000.
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible paid time off and paid holidays.
• Parental leave and family‑friendly benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Learning, development and wellness resources.
• Stock option eligibility.

Your growth at Pax8

There's extensive room for a talented individual to grow at pace – whether that’s advancing quickly in this role or exploring one of the many opportunities across our global organisation. You’ll have access to our internal development hub designed to accelerate your skills and stretch your potential. Alongside specialist Learning & Development trainers, you’ll also tap into AI powered tools, "born in the cloud" mentors, and cross‑continent collaboration that broaden your perspective and sharpen your expertise.

About Pax8

Our mission is to build the managed intelligence marketplace and empower small businesses to do more with smarter technology. We are a fast‑growing, dynamic, and high‑energy organisation with a start‑up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business.

Equal Opportunities

Pax8 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the United States. All candidates will undergo identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us.

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