Director, Corporate Communications

Motive is seeking an experienced Corporate Communications Director with a proven track record in strategic communications, media relations, crisis communications, corporate PR, product PR, writing, customer storytelling, executive positioning, global campaigns, large-scale events, social media, analytics, and reporting. This person must be highly collaborative and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, with a keen ability to lead communications and integrated marketing campaigns from strategic planning through execution and delivery of results. In-house IPO and/or public company/earnings experience is highly preferred as is experience managing international teams/agencies.

This role will report directly to the Senior Director of Corporate Communications and work alongside other Corporate Communications functions including Analyst Relations, Internal Communications, and Content Marketing.

What You'll Do:

• Work as a key member of the global corporate PR team, partnering to develop one cohesive narrative and strategy to reach a variety of audiences including press, shareholders, social followers, and more.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team internally and with agency partners.
• Lead corporate PR and executive visibility and play a supporting role in financial communications and crisis communications.
• Oversee and actively participate in PR campaigns, including product launches, company milestones, customer conference, press events, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with business, financial, and technology trade media and key industry influencers. Must be exceptionally strong in media relations and media strategy.
• Work cross-functionally with key stakeholders including product, analytics, finance, legal, and the executive team to develop and execute proactive and reactive programs that align with corporate initiatives and priorities.
• Assist with Internal Communications around big company events and Analyst Relations as needed.
• Assist organic social media campaigns, content calendar, and design review with a small social support team.
• Utilize and partner with data analytics to measure the success of efforts, making adjustments as necessary.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in PR and corporate communications, with a proven track record in top-tier business and financial media relations.
• Prior experience in the B2B and enterprise technology space is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in using social media management and analytics tools.
• An established network of media contacts and industry influencers.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to derive insights from data.
• An adaptable and proactive mindset.