Head of Communications

Head of Communications

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience working in media relations, communications, public relations or public affairs with a proven record of success.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Effective interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Proven expertise in managing social media accounts.
• Experience leading external agencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge in developing, deploying and activating media & communication campaigns with measurable business impact.
• Demonstrated knowledge in developing strategic and tactical communication plans.
• Extremely strong written and verbal communication skills. Meticulous attention to detail.
• Must be a creative and strategic thinker with good judgment and ability to make independent decisions in a changing environment.
• Consummate team player with a great attitude who is happy to assist with all projects.
• Strong discretion and integrity handling confidential information.
• Must move projects to timely completion working with multiple busy executives with competing priorities.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills, including ability to multi-task, continually re-prioritize, and self-manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that aligns with the organization’s overall goals and objectives across Product, B2B, and Policy Comms.
• Build and execute a strategic and proactive PR program. Manage media inquiries, develop and implement media strategies, and cultivate relationships with journalists and other media contacts.
• Align PR strategies with business milestones and work in close partnership with internal stakeholders to ensure timelines and deliverables meet the needs of the business.
• Support EarnIn’s top of funnel marketing initiatives across PR, social, influencer, grassroots partnerships events, community management, etc.
• Work with internal partners as a thought leader and expert on internal communication strategies.
• Manage and mentor team members (currently 1).
• Work with and manage external agencies and resources.
• Work closely with the social marketing team to ensure brand and messaging alignment.
• Partner with the government relations team to support policy communications and advocacy efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in public policy, political engagement, and/or corporate and private foundations is a plus.
• Prior Fintech preferred; agency, brand or consultancy is relevant.