Director, Corporate Communications (Fill Time, Fixed-Term)

Director, Corporate Communications (Full Time, Fixed-Term) Chicago We’re looking for a Director, Corporate Communications on a fixed‑term contract to cover parental leave. This role will backfill our current Director of Corporate Communications and sit in our Corporate Marketing team in San Francisco, reporting directly to the VP, Corporate Marketing. You’ll lead PR and analyst relations globally, helping us land our CultureOS, AI, and performance narratives with media, analysts, and key external audiences while partnering closely with People Science/product, brand, product marketing, regional marketing, and customer advocacy. This position is a full‑time fixed‑term for twelve months. All Culture Amp employees are expected to work two days per week in our office in Chicago. How you’ll help make a better world of work Corporate narrative and thought leadership Bring Culture Amp’s corporate narrative (CultureOS, performance, AI, and people science) to life through media, analyst, and executive communications programs. Partner with executives and product/people science leaders to shape and refine key messages, talking points, and storylines for major launches, announcements, and tentpole moments. Ensure external stories are consistent, differentiated, and tightly aligned to the company’s strategic priorities. Public relations and media strategy Own the global PR strategy and newsroom calendar across North America, EMEA, and APAC, spanning product launches, campaign narratives, customer stories, and corporate milestones. Lead and manage our regional PR agencies (NA, EMEA, APAC), providing clear briefs, prioritization, and feedback while holding them accountable to outcomes. Oversee press releases, media pitches, opinion pieces, award entries, and media events (pre‑Forum dinners, briefing at key conferences). Equip and brief key spokespeople for interviews, podcasts, panels, and keynotes. Partner with brand, campaigns, and social to ensure earned coverage, thought leadership, and hero assets are amplified across owned and paid channels. Analyst relations Own Culture Amp’s analyst relations program and strategy, including memberships, evaluations, and ongoing engagement with key firms. Plan and execute briefings, inquiries, and analyst days that connect analysts to our platform vision, product roadmap, and customer outcomes. Lead analyst communications and enablement for anchor launches (e.g., the Performance Culture Quadrant), including briefing decks, data packs, and follow‑up narratives. Partner with product marketing to ensure evaluations, waves, and quadrants reflect our strongest stories and differentiation. Corporate communications operations Own key communications tools and vendors (Meltwater, newswire, AR platforms), ensuring we get maximum value and clear reporting. Manage the PR & Analyst budget, including agency retainers, memberships, newswire, awards, and media events in partnership with Finance. Maintain a global newsroom and issues playbook, including escalation paths, approvals, and reactive response guidelines. Partner with internal communications and cross‑functional stakeholders when external announcements need tight internal coordination. Measurement and reporting Define and track core communications KPIs (share of voice, tier‑one coverage, message pull‑through, analyst sentiment, reach and impact of key launches). Build regular media and analyst reports for Marketing and Executive leadership, translating activity into insight, risk, and opportunity. Use data and feedback loops to continually refine our narrative, channel mix, and investment decisions. Leadership and collaboration Act as the communications lead within Corporate Marketing, partnering closely with Brand, Creative, Campaigns, Social, Community, and Customer Advocacy. Collaborate with Product Marketing, Regional Marketing, People Science, and Customer Success to ensure customer voices, market proof points, and regional priorities are reflected in PR and AR plans. Provide clear, calm leadership during high‑stakes launches, executive announcements, and time‑sensitive media opportunities. What we’re looking for 10+ years in corporate communications, PR, and/or analyst relations in B2B SaaS or technology, including experience owning global programs. Proven track record leading PR and AR for complex, research‑ or product‑led launches and converting them into meaningful coverage and analyst outcomes. Experience managing and getting results from PR agencies across multiple regions and time zones. Exceptional writing and editing skills across formats: press releases, media pitches, briefing documents, thought‑leadership bylines, executive talking points, and analyst materials. Strong media and analyst relationships mindset, with ability to build long‑term trust. Comfort working with data, research, and people science narratives. Ability to navigate ambiguity and pace, juggling planned launches with fast‑moving opportunities and issues. High degree of collaboration and stakeholder management, including direct work with executives and cross‑functional marketing leaders. Nice to have Experience in HR tech / future of work or adjacent categories. Previous ownership of global AR programs (memberships, waves/quadrants, briefing programs). Experience supporting large‑scale events and conferences from a communications and media perspective. You are A strategic storyteller who can see the big picture and still roll up your sleeves on the craft. Calm, organized, and decisive under pressure, with strong judgment about what matters, when, and where we show up. Collaborative and low‑ego, able to build trust quickly with executives, peers, agencies, and partners. Energized by our mission to create a better world of work and excited to help shape how Culture Amp shows up in the world while our current Director of Corporate Communications is on parental leave. Salary & Benefits Base salary range (US): $210,000 - $240,000 USD. In addition to base salary, the compensation package includes equity and other benefits. For sales roles, a commission component may also apply. Benefits include: Employee Share Options Program Programs, coaching, and budgets for personal and professional development Access to mental wellbeing and coaching support Monthly Camper Life Allowance (automatic allowance paid each month) Team budgets for building activities and connection Quarterly wellbeing pauses (company‑wide shutdown days) Extended year‑end breaks Parental leave and in‑work support program from day 1 Social Impact Days (5 days a year) MacBook and home‑office budget Medical insurance coverage (US & UK only) We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All applicants are considered without bias and are provided reasonable accommodations if needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr