- Company: Squarespace
- Location: New York City, NY
- Job type: Full-time
- Salary: $203,500 – $327,750 USD
About the role
Squarespace is seeking a Director of Corporate Communications to lead the company’s internal and external communications efforts. You will set strategic priorities, advise executive leadership, and build programs that enhance employee engagement and company reputation. This hybrid position requires working from the NYC office three days per week and reporting to the General Counsel.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a consistent communications narrative for both consumer and B2B audiences.
- Serve as the primary communications advisor to the executive team, preparing leadership for media and investor engagements.
- Build relationships with reporters and editors in tech, business, and vertical press.
- Draft press releases, media pitches, and contributed articles while managing proactive story placement.
- Manage reactive and crisis communications with strong judgment under pressure.
- Partner with Product and Marketing to create launch plans for new features and brand campaigns.
- Plan and execute quarterly All Hands meetings and manage internal communications channels.
- Track and report on communications KPIs and coverage metrics.
Requirements
- 10+ years of communications experience, including meaningful time in-house at a technology company.
- Proven ability to own a communications function independently, ideally at a high-growth company.
- Strong media relationships in tech, business, and consumer press with a track record of earned coverage.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to make complex technical topics accessible.
- Experience supporting executive communications and thought leadership programs.
- Comfortable operating at a strategic level while also handling hands-on tasks like drafting pitches.
Pay and benefits
- Cash compensation range: $203,500 – $327,750 USD.
- Option to purchase common stock.
- Choice of medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums for medical, dental, and vision.
- Supplemental Life and Disability Insurance.
- Fertility and adoption benefits.
- Headspace mindfulness app subscription.
- Global Employee Assistance Program.
- Retirement benefits with employer match.
- Flexible paid time off.
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and family care leave.
- Pretax commuter benefit.
- Education reimbursement.
- Employee donation match to community organizations.
- 7 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
- Dog-friendly workplace with free lunch, snacks, and a private rooftop.
- Hack week twice per year.
How to apply
Apply directly on Squarespace’s own careers website. Omadaily never charges job seekers.
