Director, Corporate Communications

Cohere•San Francisco, CA

2d•$230,000 - $290,000•Remote

About The Position

Cohere is building a Communications team worthy of a world-class technical organization, and Corporate Communications is at the center of that ambition. We're looking for a Director, Corporate Communications to own and evolve Cohere’s narrative globally as we grow to become the transatlantic leader in sovereign AI. This is a rare opportunity to build a comprehensive Corporate Communications function at a fast-growing company in the most dynamic space in technology. In this cross functional role, you will oversee critical functions including corporate, executive, policy, internal, crisis, and enterprise communications. You'll create the communications strategy that fuels our growth among governments and enterprises in the most highly-regulated industries. You’ll partner directly with C-Suite executives, nurture how we talk to customers, partners, and employees, and most importantly - build and lead a high-performing team that thrives off collaboration and scrapiness. This is a role for someone who likes to take big swings – and have fun doing it – where no job is too big or too small.

Requirements

12-15 years of experience in-house corporate communications, ideally within a fast-paced, high-growth tech or AI environment
5+ years of experience in people management
Are scrappy. You thrive in thinking “outside the box” and find joy in marrying a problem to its solution
Are adept in pre-IPO communications
Have experience in policy and regulatory communications
Are an exceptional writer with a talent for distilling complex, cross-functional topics into simple, compelling narratives
Have experience serving as a communications business partner or trusted advisor to senior leaders, executives, and people/human resources teams
Are highly organized and process-driven, with strong project management skills and a bias for action
Bring high levels of creativity to communications – in format, channel, and storytelling
Are comfortable navigating organizational dynamics and building strong relationships across all levels
Thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and know how to prioritize ruthlessly

Responsibilities

Build and lead a team of eight across various Corporate Communications functions
Develop and implement comprehensive Corporate Communications strategies that align with organizational goals, values, and brand positioning across internal and external audiences
Partner with executive leadership, people operations product teams, and external stakeholders to craft clear, compelling messaging and materials that support business priorities, organizational changes, and market positioning
Develop and execute rapid response muscle
Oversee high-impact communications forums including executive speaking engagements, industry conferences, customer events, and internal leadership gatherings
Lead AI integration for the communications team to enhance content ideation, creation, and scaling
Oversee and optimize the corporate communications channel ecosystem—including earned media, owned channels, executive communications, and employee engagement tools—while innovating with emerging formats and technologies
Lead cross-functional storytelling initiatives that connect daily work to Cohere's mission, amplify customer success stories, and elevate executive thought leadership in the marketplace
Leverage data-driven insights and audience research to inform communications strategies that resonate with employees, customers, partners, investors, and industry influencers
Direct crisis and issues communications preparedness and response across all stakeholder groups, coordinating with legal, executive leadership, and functional teams to protect corporate reputation and stakeholder trust
Serve as the central communications hub, ensuring seamless integration and consistency between internal communications, external PR, marketing narratives, and executive messaging across all touchpoints

Benefits

A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.
Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.
RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.
100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent.
Annual enrichment benefits: Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit.
Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!)
Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.
A daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.
A co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.
$500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.