Director, Communications

Cadent ignites seamless connections between brands, publishers & consumers. Our predictive AI orchestrates outcomes on any platform customers are on, across any media they consume & at any stage of the journey. We are at a pivotal moment in Cadent’s evolution. As our investments, innovations, and recent acquisitions come together, we are entering a new phase of growth and impact. This is an opportunity to clearly and compellingly tell our story, energizing employees around where we’re headed and amplifying Cadent’s innovation and leadership to the broader market. We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Director, Internal & External Communications to lead Cadent’s corporate communications strategy across employees, clients, partners, media, and industry stakeholders. This role will drive message clarity, brand reputation, and executive visibility while ensuring consistent storytelling across internal and external channels. This leader will partner closely with Executive Leadership, Marketing, Sales, Product Marketing, People Team, and Legal to deliver high-impact communications that strengthen culture, accelerate go-to-market initiatives, and elevate Cadent’s voice in the market. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller with deep experience in corporate communications within AdTech, MarTech, or enterprise technology environments. Responsibilities Communications Strategy & Leadership Develop and execute Cadent’s internal and external communications strategy aligned to company growth, brand, and revenue priorities. Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on messaging, positioning, and communications risk management. Build scalable communications frameworks, editorial calendars, and messaging architectures across audiences. Internal Communications & Employee Engagement Own company-wide internal communications strategy including executive messaging, organizational updates, and culture initiatives. Partner with People, HR, and Leadership teams on change management communications (org changes, acquisitions, strategy shifts, etc.). Develop content for town halls, leadership forums, internal newsletters, and employee engagement campaigns. Ensure consistent messaging that reinforces Cadent values, strategy, and business priorities. External Communications, PR & Thought Leadership Lead external corporate communications including PR strategy, media relations, and reputation management. Develop executive thought leadership strategies including speaking opportunities, bylines, and industry positioning. Partner with Marketing and Product Marketing to ensure consistent market messaging across campaigns, launches, and events. Manage agency partners and PR vendors where applicable. Brand Narrative & Content Strategy Ensure alignment of corporate narrative and messaging frameworks across corporate, employer brand, and investor-adjacent storytelling. Ensure consistent brand voice across internal, external, and digital channels. Partner with Marketing to align corporate storytelling with demand generation and brand campaigns. Measurement & Communications Analytics Define KPIs for communications effectiveness across internal and external projects (engagement, reach, share of voice, sentiment, etc.). Use data and stakeholder feedback to continuously refine messaging and channel strategy. Deliver executive reporting on communications impact and reputation health. Qualifications 8–12+ years of experience in Corporate Communications, PR, or Strategic Communications, with leadership experience preferred. Experience in AdTech, MarTech, SaaS, or complex B2B technology environments strongly preferred. Proven success building internal communications strategies that support culture and organizational change. Strong external communications background including PR, media relations, and executive positioning. Exceptional writing, storytelling, and executive presence skills. Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership ability. Experience working with executive teams in high-growth or transformation environments. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or related field. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future. Benefits Inclusive health, dental, and vision plans built to support diverse lifestyles Enhanced support for reproductive health, family planning, and new parents Employer contribution to HSA Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, LegalEase Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident coverages Generous and inclusive paid parental leave Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free access to the Calm App Monthly Wellness reimbursement Special discounts through LifeMart and Plum Benefits Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy and company breaks Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day Inclusion & Belonging Employee Resource Groups that foster connection and community DEI programming and initiatives Company-sponsored events to bring employees together Offices across the U.S., including Manhattan, Philadelphia, and San Jose 401(k) participation with discretionary employer match Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability coverage Cell phone and WiFi stipend Access to certified financial coaches and planning tools Values Passionate. We are inspired partners. Purposeful. We create with intention. Curious. We discover what’s possible. The salary range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications as well as other business and organizational needs. Cadent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting all it’s employees when it comes to Inclusion & Diversity. Cadent’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for applicants & employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual identity or orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability or medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic information, marital status (including domestic partnerships and civil unions), pregnancy, culture ancestry, familial or caregiver status, military status, veteran status, socioeconomic status, unemployment status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other basis prohibited by law. and will not discriminate against the basis of disability. This commitment is honored when it comes to decisions on hiring, recruiting, training, promotions, compensations, benefits, transfers and terminations. Cadent is seeking to actively engage with our employees from a wide variety of cultures and to connect with our clients differently. Our workforce has generational diversity that supports greater innovation when we maximize representation of all diversity. Our active employee resource groups promote engagement across all groups of individuals that are represented within the company and externally. #J-18808-Ljbffr