Storytelling Communications Manager

Deel

United States

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

11 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Savings Account (FSA)

Flexible time off (PTO)

12 paid holidays per year

Parental leave: 16 weeks for the birth

Parental leave: 8 weeks for the non‑b

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Job summary

Deel is seeking a Storytelling Communications Manager to lead global storytelling, leveraging first‑party data, executive insights, industry trends, and thought leadership to reach Deel’s audiences across social media, traditional press, and new media publications.

You will own DeelWorks and the Global Hiring Report, translating complex data into compelling narratives and collaborating with the C‑suite, data, and editorial teams to position Deel as a thought leader in broader industry

Qualifications

A resourceful go‑getter who brings energy, and a positive attitude to your work.
Someone creative, who thinks outside the box, and is willing to take big risks.
A self‑starter mindset, strong ownership, and confidence operating autonomously.
Someone with exceptional writing, editing, AI, social media, and storytelling skills.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and thrives in a high‑pressure, fast‑moving environment
A strong understanding of the US media landscape, and a clear perspective on emerging media channels and how brands can tell their stories beyond traditional outlets.

Responsibilities

Lead communications for Deel’s global industry, thought leadership, and first‑party data storytelling, with a particular focus on North America
Execute high‑impact, creative and time‑sensitive (newsjacking) external communications moments that translate Deel’s point of view and data trends into clear, compelling narratives
Translate complex industry and data topics into clear, engaging content for a range of audiences, including new media, social, traditional press, customers, executives, and the broader HR and business community
Create blog posts, social content, creative and visual materials, and executive communications for key moments
Partner with the data team to build a quarterly editorial calendar and consistent external narrative around Deel’s proprietary data and insights, including DeelWorks, Deel reports, and other first‑party data, using those insights to create timely industry and thought leadership stories
Partner closely with Deel’s C‑suite, data, and editorial teams to shape narratives and support key launches. Manage external agency partners to execute the global thought leadership program
Build and maintain strong relationships with HR, workplace, business, industry and trade reporters globally, with a particular focus on owning and expanding Deel’s relationships with North American press
Collaborate with global and regional communications teams to develop campaigns that scale across markets
Leverage AI and measurements tools to track storytelling performance across key channels, refining the storytelling strategy over time

Skills

Storytelling

Writing

Editing

Social media

Public relations

Job description

Who We Are Is What We Do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Who We Are Is What We Do.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator's top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought‑out leader in the transformation of global work.

About The Role

The Storytelling Communications Manager will lead Deel’s global storytelling communications, leveraging first-party data, executive insights, industry trends, and thought leadership to reach Deel’s key audiences. You will leverage these resources to create a unique point of view for Deel and its executives across social media, traditional press, and new media publications.

The role will include ownership of DeelWorks, Deel’s digital future of work publication, and creation of data reports, like the Global Hiring Report. In this role, you will leverage industry trends, breaking news, and hot topics, alongside Deel data, to position Deel as a thought leader in broader industry conversations. Sitting at the intersection of media relations, social strategy, and thought leadership, you will help the team transform high‑quality analytics and market trends into distinctive, relevant stories, while building strong relationships with HR, workplace, business, and other key industry press.

Responsibilities

Lead communications for Deel’s global industry, thought leadership, and first-party data storytelling, with a particular focus on North America
Execute high‑impact, creative and time‑sensitive (newsjacking) external communications moments that translate Deel’s point of view and data trends into clear, compelling narratives
Translate complex industry and data topics into clear, engaging content for a range of audiences, including new media, social, traditional press, customers, executives, and the broader HR and business community
Create blog posts, social content, creative and visual materials, and executive communications for key moments
Partner with the data team to build a quarterly editorial calendar and consistent external narrative around Deel’s proprietary data and insights, including DeelWorks, Deel reports, and other first‑party data, using those insights to create timely industry and thought leadership stories
Partner closely with Deel’s C‑suite, data, and editorial teams to shape narratives and support key launches. Manage external agency partners to execute the global thought leadership program
Build and maintain strong relationships with HR, workplace, business, industry and trade reporters globally, with a particular focus on owning and expanding Deel’s relationships with North American press
Collaborate with global and regional communications teams to develop campaigns that scale across markets
Leverage AI and measurements tools to track storytelling performance across key channels, refining the storytelling strategy over time

What We’re Looking For

A resourceful go‑getter who brings energy, and a positive attitude to your work
Someone creative, who thinks outside the box, and is willing to take big risks
A self‑starter mindset, strong ownership, and confidence operating autonomously
Someone with exceptional writing, editing, AI, social media, and storytelling skills
The ability to manage multiple priorities and thrives in a high‑pressure, fast‑moving environment
A strong understanding of the US media landscape, and a clear perspective on emerging media channels and how brands can tell their stories beyond traditional outlets

Full‑time employees in the United States receive a variety of benefits while employed at Deel:

Health Insurance Effective from Day 1 (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
401k Retirement Plan
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
Flexible time off (PTO)
12 paid holidays per year
Parental leave: 16 weeks for the birthing parent and 8 weeks for the non‑birthing parent

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Our salary range reflects gross base salary. For commercial roles with commission eligibility, this figure represents On‑Target Earnings (OTE), inclusive of base salary and target commission.
Salary ranges are quoted in USD as a consistent global reference. Your offer will be localized to your country's currency using a market‑aligned conversion.
Final pay is based on objective, job‑related criteria including experience, skills, and location.
We don't ask about salary history. Offers are based on the role and what you bring to it.

Some things you'll enjoy

Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
Optional flexible working office membership, with IWG

At Deel, we're an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel‑specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up‑to‑date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

Deel welcomes persons with disabilities to apply to any of our open roles. We will provide application and/or interview accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities or other needs. If you require application and/or interview accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via email recruiting@deel.com and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation.

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