VP of Communications

Illumination Systems Arizona

VP of Communications responsible for leading MinIO's global communications strategy and brand positioning. Collaborating with executive teams to drive brand awareness and enhance company reputation in the market.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the company's overarching communications agenda and translate business priorities into a clear, consistent external voice.
Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy that supports business objectives, enhances brand reputation, and drives market visibility.
Oversee internal and external communications frameworks to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment across all stakeholders.
Lead strategic messaging for executive communications, product milestones, corporate news, and high-stakes announcements.
Define and maintain the company's core narrative and the AI data infrastructure story.
Build the visibility of the CEO and key leaders through bylines, keynotes, speaking slots, podcasts, and social presence.
Coordinate launch moments end to end alongside product marketing.
Partner with product marketing to develop and maintain a messaging architecture that spans the full portfolio, ensuring consistency from analyst briefings to sales conversations.
Drive media relations strategy, securing high-impact coverage in top-tier outlets through proactive storytelling and reactive management.
Cultivate and manage strong relationships with industry analysts; coordinate briefings and support analyst report inclusion.
Develop and oversee executive and corporate social media strategies aligned with brand voice and communications goals.
Guide social content development to drive thought leadership, engagement, and influence across platforms.
Monitor and manage the company’s digital reputation; leverage analytics to optimize performance and audience reach.
Lead comms involvement in MinIO’s GEO/AEO and SEO efforts across owned content: blogs, the MinIO website, executive social platforms, newsletters, YouTube, and third-party channels.
Develop an integrated plan that improves MinIO's brand mentions across AI search environments and ensure prominent placement in AI-generated search responses.
Build and lead a high-performing global communications team, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and accountability.
Collaborate closely with Product, Sales, People Operations, and other departments to align messaging across the business.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on strategic communications and messaging priorities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience in marketing communications, brand strategy, or related roles, preferably in B2B enterprise technology or infrastructure, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
Proven track record of creating and executing integrated brand and communication strategies that drive measurable results.
Exceptional storytelling, writing and editing abilities, adaptable for diverse audiences and formats.
Expertise in leveraging digital and traditional media to amplify corporate messaging.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and build consensus.
Expertise in managing global teams, agencies, and budgets.
Demonstrated ability to operate in both strategic and hands-on capacities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
401K with 3% Contribution
Pre-IPO Stock Options
At least 12 Public Holidays
Flexible Time Off

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Hard Skills & Tools

corporate communications strategymedia relations strategydigital reputation managementstorytellingwritingeditingbrand strategyanalyticssocial media strategycommunications frameworks

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillscollaborationcreativityaccountabilityadaptabilityconsensus buildingstrategic thinkinghands-on managementcross-functional team management