Corporate Communications Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Canva • San Francisco, CA

4d • $148,000 - $210,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design. This role can be based in Los Angeles, or San Francisco. Our hybrid way of working gives you the flexibility to work remotely, and to come together on campus for meaningful collaboration and connection when it matters most. We trust our team to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.

As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. This will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working, but this will likely evolve.

At the moment, this role is focused on:
Supporting corporate communications in the US: You'll help drive proactive storytelling, media engagement, and reactive issues management across North America, contributing to a consistent drumbeat of stories that highlight Canva's growth, innovation, and momentum.
Driving media engagement in the US: You'll develop trusted relationships with Silicon Valley, Wall Street, business, and technology reporters, tastemakers, and key opinion leaders, driving proactive storytelling while navigating inbound opportunities with speed and judgment.
Supporting major company announcements: You'll play a key role in communications for some of Canva's most important moments, including product launches, acquisitions, partnerships and milestones, partnering across the company to deliver coordinated, high-impact campaigns.
Building executive thought leadership programs: You'll develop and execute thought leadership strategies for Canva's US leaders, with particular support for our Chief Financial Officer, helping elevate their profiles across business, technology, financial, and industry conversations.
Supporting internal communications in the US: You'll partner closely with Canva's Global Communications to ensure our US team feels informed, connected, and celebrated across key moments, milestones, and company-wide initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong experience in corporate and financial communications in the US market, with a track record of securing coverage in leading technology, business, and mainstream media outlets.
• A strong understanding of the modern media landscape, including the journalists, podcasts, Substacks, creators, analysts, and commentators driving conversations across technology, AI, business, and Silicon Valley.
• Strong judgment and the ability to navigate sensitive and fast-moving situations with discretion, composure, and sound decision-making.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft compelling communications across a range of formats and audiences, from media pitches and press releases to spokesperson briefings, executive communications, reactive statements, and internal updates.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and spokespeople to prepare for media engagements, keynote presentations, customer events, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Experience operating in fast-moving environments, taking ownership of complex work from strategy through execution, and bringing clarity to ambiguous situations.

Responsibilities

• Help drive proactive storytelling, media engagement, and reactive issues management across North America.
• Develop trusted relationships with Silicon Valley, Wall Street, business, and technology reporters, tastemakers, and key opinion leaders.
• Play a key role in communications for major company announcements, including product launches, acquisitions, partnerships and milestones.
• Develop and execute thought leadership strategies for Canva's US leaders, with particular support for our Chief Financial Officer.
• Partner closely with Canva's Global Communications to ensure our US team feels informed, connected, and celebrated across key moments, milestones, and company-wide initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed