Director of Communications
HandshakeRecruitment Platform company
San Francisco, United StatesDirector
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Spark Capital
True Ventures
Kleiner Perkins
Annox Capital
Proactive
Marketing
About the role
TL;DR
Lead corporate communications strategy, shaping narratives around the future of work and AI.
- •Handshake is seeking a senior communications leader to own and evolve its corporate communications strategy, shaping narratives around the future of work and AI.
- •Key Responsibilities Own corporate communications strategy and external narrative across company, Careers, EDU, AI, and future-of-work themes.
- •Build and manage press relationships within the workforce and AI industries.
- •Partner with CEO/co-founder and leadership team on executive narratives and media opportunities.
- •Lead reactive and issues communications, partnering with legal, policy, and leadership teams.
- •Requirements 7+ years in corporate communications, PR, executive communications, or media relations.
- •Strong executive communications experience, partnering with senior leaders.
- •Proven ability to build press relationships and secure earned media coverage.
- •Excellent writing and messaging skills, translating complex topics into clear narratives.
- •Strong judgment under pressure in sensitive communications moments.
Domain expertise
aiproductivity
Benefits & perks
Equity, 401(k) match, Competitive compensation, Financial coaching, Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Parental coaching, Medical, Dental, Vision, Mental health support, Wellness stipend, Learning stipend, Ongoing development, Internet, Commuting, Free lunch/gym in our SF office, Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days, Team outings, Referral bonuses