Sr. Director, Consumer Communications (San Francisco)

About Pinterest:Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.The RolePinterest’s Consumer Communications function is at the center of how we build cultural relevance and connect with the audiences that matter most—across product storytelling, lifestyle and culture, and creator-led narratives.As Sr. Director, Consumer Communications, you’ll lead a team spanning product, lifestyle/culture and creator communications. Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, you’ll own Pinterest’s consumer communications strategy end-to-end, serving as the CCO’s primary partner in translating the company’s consumer and brand vision into strategy and execution across consumer, culture and creator audiences.What you’ll do:Lead and develop a high-performing consumer communications organization with clear goals, strong accountability and a culture of excellence and creativity.Define and own the integrated consumer communications strategy for Pinterest—across product, lifestyle/culture and creator comms—ensuring coherence and alignment with company and brand priorities.Lead the product consumer communications practice, partnering closely with Product and Marketing to develop narratives that bring Pinterest’s product roadmap, visual search, shopping and safety/wellbeing features to life for consumers.Lead the lifestyle and culture communications team, setting the narrative vision for how Pinterest shows up in culture and driving strategies that resonate with lifestyle, culture, entertainment and trends media.Lead the creator communications practice, defining how we work with creators, influencers and public figures to tell Pinterest’s story and designing programs that put creator voices at the center of consumer narratives.Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Editorial, Creative and Social teams to build integrated consumer campaigns—across earned, creator-led, experiential and social channels—that drive cultural relevance and brand love.Own the communications strategy for major consumer-facing moments (e.g., Pinterest Predicts, cultural tentpoles, brand collaborations, consumer product launches), determining where we show up, what stories we tell and how we integrate media, creators and experiences for maximum impact.Serve as the CCO’s primary partner on consumer-facing brand reputation—advising on narratives, opportunities and risks, and ensuring the CCO and executive team have the insight and strategic options needed for high-stakes consumer and cultural moments.Work with the CCO to establish measurement frameworks across the consumer communications portfolio, using data and reporting to demonstrate impact, inform strategy and continuously refine how we show up with consumers.Use AI to monitor and analyze cultural and media trends, synthesize consumer and audience insights, and accelerate development of content and recommendations—improving speed, insight and proactivity while maintaining human judgment and accountability.What we’re looking for:14+ years of experience in consumer communications or a related field, with significant experience at a consumer brand, agency or consumer tech/platform company.5+ years leading communications teams, including direct experience managing other managers and building high-performing, diverse organizations.Deep experience leading integrated consumer communications strategies and campaigns across product, lifestyle/culture and creator-led channels, from insight and positioning through execution.Proven track record building and overseeing creator and influencer programs, including working with talent reps and public figures to drive authentic, high-impact storytelling.Existing senior-level relationships with top-tier consumer, lifestyle, culture and trends media, and a history of using those relationships to shape narrative and drive agenda-setting coverage.Exceptional storytelling and writing skills, with experience developing high-quality consumer-facing materials across newsroom posts, social content, pitches, Q&As and executive/creator talking points.Demonstrated ability to advise and influence senior executives, drive alignment across highly cross-functional teams, and make clear strategic tradeoffs in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.Deep understanding of culture, trends, creators and media dynamics, with strong instincts for where Pinterest should lead in the cultural conversation—and how communications can move perception over time.Experience designing and leading consumer crisis and issues communications strategies, in close partnership with Policy, Trust & Safety, Legal and regional communications teams.Comfort using AI tools to enhance and accelerate consumer communications work (e.g., trend analysis, insight development, content drafting), with a commitment to verifying outputs and maintaining accountability for accuracy.Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or equivalent experience.In-Office Requirement Statement:We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.Given media proximity to LA, NY and SF, this role will need to be based in Los Angeles, New York or San Francisco and in the office for in-person collaboration 1–2 times per quarter. Relocation Statement:This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.#LI-HYBRID #LI-RR4At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.US based applicants only$256,001—$448,002 USDOur Commitment to Inclusion:Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.By submitting this application, I certify that all information submitted in my application and throughout the hiring process is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation may disqualify me from employment consideration or result in termination if discovered after hire.