Director, Global Enterprise Communications - AI, Cybersecurity, Open Source, Ventures

Capital One • McLean, VA

4d • $173,000 - $217,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Capital One’s Global Enterprise Communications team leads the company’s communications strategy and execution to advance business priorities and promote and protect its reputation. The team’s work spans corporate and brand media relations, issues and reputation management, financial and associate communications, and content and creative storytelling across internal and external channels. As part of Global Enterprise Affairs, the team advises partners throughout the enterprise at the intersection of value creation and risk mitigation.

As a Director on the Corporate Communications team, you will lead strategic communications initiatives that enhance Capital One’s reputation and support business objectives in technology and AI. You will manage high-impact programs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and work with internal and external partners to turn technical innovations into compelling narratives and effective communication strategies. Success requires strong leadership, judgment, teamwork, a results focus, technology communications experience, and creative problem-solving.

This is a hybrid position, subject to Capital One’s hybrid policy and required on-site presence at the designated office location. The position is eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives. Capital One states that it will not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience.
• At least 8 years of communications experience.
• Exceptional leadership, judgment, teamwork, and focus on delivering results.
• Demonstrated experience in technology communications.
• Ability to build relationships and work in a highly matrixed environment.
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to translate technical topics into compelling stories.

Nice To Haves

• At least 9 years of public relations or communications experience in enterprise technology.
• Deep, demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, venture capital, or open-source software ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Lead external public relations, media relations, and thought leadership campaigns focused on enterprise AI, cybersecurity, venture capital, and open-source technologies.
• Partner with business, engineering, science, product, venture capital, and cybersecurity leaders to translate technical innovations into compelling narratives that promote and protect Capital One’s reputation.
• Advise senior leaders and partners on communications initiatives.
• Plan and execute data-backed external communications and public relations campaigns aligned with enterprise and line-of-business priorities.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with top-tier technology and mainstream media outlets, and secure visibility in priority outlets.
• Advise and support engagement with AI, cybersecurity, and open-source communities, technology partners, industry consortia, and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Use data to evaluate results, derive insights, and optimize future programs.
• Oversee team operations, including budgeting, media agencies, and development of best practices.
• Monitor industry trends to inform and improve communications strategies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being.
• Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director