Head of Communications

Social Finance; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Social Finance seeks an innovative Head of Communications to lead and modernize its communications function in the United States. The role will elevate visibility, shape and execute brand and communications strategy, and ensure impact communicates to diverse audiences.

Reporting to the CEO, you will drive a cohesive, high-performing approach with senior leaders. You will develop a comprehensive communications vision, evolve current functions, and establish a distinct organizational voice.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic communications.
• Experience leading high-performing communications teams.
• Ability to leverage networks to expand organizational influence.
• Experience shaping brand positioning and public messaging.
• Familiarity with using modern communications platforms and emerging AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications vision and strategy.
• Assess and evolve the communications function to scale impact and reach.
• Establish a clear organizational voice engaging key audiences.
• Leverage media and industry relationships to amplify influence and thought leadership.
• Provide intellectual leadership to roadmap the future of communications efforts.
• Own brand positioning and lead a brand refresh for visibility.

Skills

Strategic communications

Leadership

Brand strategy

Media relations

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tools

Tools

AI tools

Modern communications tools

Job description

The client is seeking an innovative and strategic Head of Communications to lead and modernize its communications function. The role will support the organization’s mission by elevating visibility, shaping and executing brand and communications strategy, and ensuring that impact and initiatives are effectively communicated to diverse and new audiences. This position reports to the CEO and works closely with senior leadership to drive a cohesive, high-performing communications approach.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing a comprehensive communications vision and strategy, assessing and evolving the current communications function to scale impact and reach, and establishing a clear organizational “voice” that engages key audiences. The Head of Communications will leverage media and industry relationships to amplify influence and thought leadership, and provide intellectual leadership to roadmap the future of communications efforts. This role will also own brand positioning and lead a brand refresh to sharpen how the organization is understood by media, partners, funders, and the public.

The Head of Communications will lead, mentor, and manage a communications team, fostering a collaborative, efficient, and innovative environment. The role is expected to include cross-functional collaboration with key stakeholders across the organization, and to guide the communications team in using modern communications tools and platforms, including emerging AI tools. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in strategic communications and meaningful experience leading high-performing teams, along with an ability to leverage existing networks to expand the organization’s influence.