Braze

Director, Corporate Communications

Braze

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $161,500 - $178,500 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Report to the VP of Corporate Marketing and oversee global external communications including PR, earned speaking, awards, executive visibility/thought leadership, financial communications, and organic social media
  • Drive an integrated communications strategy incorporating media relations, earned speaking opportunities, awards, executive visibility, customer and partner activities, and creative PR programs that position Braze as a thought leader
  • Influence, evolve, and amplify the company narrative for Braze public positioning, partnering closely with Marketing leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Oversee development and production of communication materials such as press releases, contributed content, podcasts, speeches, presentations, and social media content
  • Be a thought partner to Marketing and company leadership on PR and social priorities and market influencers
  • Partner with Global Events & Content, Product Marketing, Demand Generation, and other teams to identify trending topics and awareness channels
  • Oversee global PR agencies and collaborate with regional marketing leaders to drive global consistency with local nuance across AMER, APAC, EMEA, and LATAM
  • Work alongside Investor Relations and Securities Counsel on corporate disclosure, quarterly earnings, and review/release of material information
  • Partner with social media agency on an active social media strategy across LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and more
  • Identify and manage potential communication risks and develop/implement crisis and rapid response communication plans
  • Collaborate to determine success metrics across external communications and drive action through data-driven insights
  • Lead, manage, and mentor a high-performing team of managers and individual contributors

Requirements

  • 8-10 years of experience in corporate communications, including internal and external comms
  • At least 2 years leading and developing a team of comms professionals and agency relationships
  • B2B SaaS experience required; ideally with experience at a public company or late-stage, high-growth startup
  • Strong media relations skills and an existing network of relevant contacts across technology and business outlets
  • Seasoned, empathetic leader who balances the needs of your team with the needs of the business
  • Excellent writing skills with the ability to craft quality content on tight deadlines, adapting writing styles to match executives, company personality, and various audiences and formats
  • Experience working with PR agencies and managing regional communications processes
  • Experience partnering with Investor Relations and Securities Counsel on corporate disclosure and earnings communications
  • Ability to work within commuting distance of New York City
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation that may include equity
  • Equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs)
  • Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Flexible ways of working / hybrid ways of working
  • Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
  • Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
  • Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
  • A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
  • Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching
  • Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
  • Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
corporate communicationsmedia relationscrisis communicationcontent creationdata-driven insightsB2B SaaSpublic relationsexecutive visibilityfinancial communicationssocial media strategy
Soft skills
leadershipteam managementempathycommunicationcollaborationadaptabilitystrategic thinkinginfluencementoringcreativity