Director of Communications

Flock

6d•$182,300 - $243,000•Onsite

About The Position

Flock builds technology to make communities safer, supporting criminal investigations and locating missing people. They are seeking a seasoned, pressure-tested strategic communications leader to own their narrative, manage high-stakes media relations, and build an authentic brand presence. This role involves travel of 10-15% and requires a proactive approach to shaping the company's public image.

Requirements

8-10 years of communications, media relations, or PR leadership experience, ideally within tech, public policy, or high-growth environments.
Proven track record of managing crisis communications, high-stakes public safety or policy narratives, and top-tier national media relationships.
Strong executive presence with experience media training and advising C-suite leaders.

Nice To Haves

Policy comms experience or a desire to learn the function, players, and right strategies.
Experience working within public sector, law enforcement, or civic technology landscapes.

Responsibilities

Build and execute a proactive external communications and PR strategy that establishes Flock as the undisputed leader in public safety technology.
Own crisis communications and issues management, proactively mitigating narrative risks and protecting company reputation across all public platforms.
Partner with executive leadership to elevate founder and executive thought leadership, securing high-impact keynotes and top-tier media placements.
Establish clear, measurable metrics for brand sentiment, media reach, and narrative control across key growth markets.
Report to the VP of Communications and grow a small, high-performing dotted-line team of media relations experts.
Help manage external agency support.