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About the role
This leader will set the communications strategy and operating priorities, advise executive leadership, shape the company narrative, and build scalable programs that strengthen employee understanding, company reputation, and business outcomes. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution and requires strong judgment, excellent writing, and the ability to influence across the organization. This is a hybrid role working from our NYC office 3 days per week. You will report to the General Counsel. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 10+ years of communications experience, with meaningful time in-house at a technology company (agency experience a plus)
- Proven ability to own a communications function independently, ideally at a high-growth company
- Experience communicating across both consumer and B2B audiences
- Strong media relationships in tech, business and consumer press, with a track record of earned coverage
- Excellent writer and editor with the ability to make complex technical and business topics clear, compelling, and accessible
- Comfortable operating at the strategic level while still being willing to draft a pitch, prep a spokesperson, or update a press kit yourself
More about this role
Squarespace is looking for a Director, Corporate Communications to own and lead the company’s internal and external communications functions.
This leader will set the communications strategy and operating priorities, advise executive leadership, shape the company narrative, and build scalable programs that strengthen employee understanding, company reputation, and business outcomes. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution and requires strong judgment, excellent writing, and the ability to influence across the organization.
This is a hybrid role working from our NYC office 3 days per week. You will report to the General Counsel.
- Own the company's communications strategy
- Develop and maintain a consistent narrative that works across both consumer and B2B audiences
- Serve as the primary communications advisor to the executive team and help prepare leadership for media, speaking, and investor-facing engagements
- Build and maintain relationships with reporters, editors, and producers across tech, business, and vertical press
- Drive proactive story placement and manage inbound opportunities
- Draft press materials including releases, media pitches,...
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