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About the role We are looking for a hands-on Director of Corporate Communications to own our corporate narrative and external visibility with business and trade media. You will set strategy and drive execution writing, pitching, and producing high-quality communications that build reputation, support business priorities, and elevate our leadership in the market. This is a high-impact role on a senior team with ambitious goals. You will operate as the single-threaded owner for corporate communications, partnering closely across the company What you’ll do Corporate narrative and messaging • Own our corporate messaging from the narrative, messaging pillars, proof points, differentiation, “what we do / why it matters,” and audience-specific variants (media, customers, partners, talent, analysts). • Establish and maintain a messaging architecture that scales: master narrative, storylines, and FAQs • Translate complex technical and business concepts into clear, compelling stories for non-technical audiences • Build and maintain core comms assets (boilerplate, company overview, executive bios, media kit, key slides, briefing materials) Media strategy and earned coverage • Develop and execute earned media strategy across business and relevant trade outlets, setting priorities, storylines, targets, and timing in partnership with our PR agency. • Enable and support agency pitching by providing clear narrative direction, proof points, spokespeople access, and fast-turn materials while doing select direct pitching for high-priority opportunities and priority relationships. • Manage inbound media requests, staff interviews, and coordinate rapid responses when news breaks; ensure the agency has what it needs to move quickly and accurately. • Write and ship press releases, media statements, Q&A, and briefing documents with speed and precision; review and elevate agency drafts to meet quality and message-discipline standards. • Build a proactive story engine beyond launches (trend POV, partner/customer narratives, credible proof-driven angles), supplying the agency with a steady pipeline of well-developed story hooks. Executive visibility and thought leadership • Own the executive visibility program: speaking opportunities, bylines, podcasts, awards, and key industry forums • Create speaker submissions and supporting materials; prepare executives with message discipline and rehearsal Integrated launches and cross-functional leadership • Lead communications planning for major announcements and milestones • Manage PR agencies and vendors as needed; set clear briefs, maintain high standards, and measure outcomes. Employee communications • Own internal communications (e.g., all-hands support, leadership announcements, manager toolkits, FAQs), ensuring employees understand company priorities and key decisions • Ensure internal and external messaging stay aligned and reinforce the same narrative Reputation and issues readiness • Establish monitoring and a pragmatic issues-response approach (escalation paths, holding statements, and clear ownership) appropriate for a lean team operating at high speed What success looks like • A clear, differentiated narrative shows up consistently in coverage, executive remarks, and key stakeholder conversations. • A predictable drumbeat of high-quality earned media and executive visibility wins tied to business priorities. • Messaging is disciplined and scalable: teams use the same core proof points, and communications outcomes show strong message pull-through. • Employees are informed and aligned on strategy, priorities, and key announcements. What we’re looking for • 10 years in corporate communications, PR, or marketing communications; experience in technical B2B, deep tech, or complex products strongly preferred. • Exceptional messaging and narrative capability: you can build a messaging architecture from scratch, pressure-test claims, and equip executives and teams to tell the same story with clarity and confidence. • Demonstrated ability to secure high-quality coverage and build executive visibility programs end-to-end. • Outstanding writing and editing skills; you can draft polished materials quickly and confidently. • Strong judgment and attention to detail, especially around accuracy, substantiation, and sensitive topics. • Quantum domain experience: prior work in quantum computing, quantum technology, advanced physics, or closely adjacent deep-tech domains (e.g., semiconductors, photonics, AI infrastructure, aerospace/defense tech) is a strong advantage. • Analyst relations experience or strong familiarity working with analysts/influencers. Benefits • 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability • Employer-funded Health Savings Account • Unlimited PTO • 401(k) match • Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance • Flexible Savings Account • Paid FMLA, Maternity/Paternity Leave • Employee Assistance Program • Student Loan Repayment • Equity Package • Salary: 150,000 to 180,000 per year