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

Culture Amp•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Culture Amp is seeking a Director, Corporate Communications on a fixed-term contract to cover parental leave. This role will backfill the current Director of Corporate Communications and will be part of the Corporate Marketing team in San Francisco, reporting directly to the VP, Corporate Marketing. The Director will lead PR and analyst relations globally, focusing on communicating Culture Amp's CultureOS, AI, and performance narratives to media, analysts, and external audiences. This position is a full-time, fixed-term role for a twelve-month duration. The role requires working 2 days per week in the Chicago office.

Requirements

10+ years in corporate communications, PR, and/or analyst relations in B2B SaaS or technology.
Experience owning global programs.
Proven track record leading PR and AR for complex, research- or product-led launches.
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 docs, thought-leadership bylines, executive talking points, and analyst materials.
Strong media and analyst relationships mindset.
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 Haves

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 comms and media perspective.

Responsibilities

Lead PR and analyst relations for Culture Amp globally.
Develop and execute the global PR strategy and newsroom calendar across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
Lead and manage regional PR agencies, providing briefs, prioritization, and feedback.
Oversee press releases, media pitches, opinion pieces, award entries, and media events.
Equip and brief key spokespeople for interviews, podcasts, panels, and keynotes.
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.
Lead analyst communications and enablement for anchor launches.
Own key communications tools and vendors, ensuring maximum value and clear reporting.
Manage the PR & Analyst budget, including agency retainers, memberships, newswire, awards, and media events.
Maintain a global newsroom and issues playbook.
Define and track core communications KPIs.
Build regular media and analyst reporting for Marketing and Executive leadership.
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.
Provide clear, calm leadership during high-stakes launches, executive announcements, and time-sensitive media opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Share Options Program
Programs, coaching, and budgets to help you thrive personally and professionally
Access to external providers for mental wellbeing and coaching support
Monthly Camper Life Allowance
Team budgets dedicated to team building activities and connection
Intentional quarterly wellbeing pauses
Extended year-end breaks
Excellent parental leave and in work support program available from day 1 of joining
5 Social Impact Days a year
MacBooks
Work from home office budget
Medical insurance coverage for you and your family (Available for US & UK only)