Head of Communications

Collectors • Santa Ana, CA

1d • $230,000 - $270,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team. Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder. Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and France. We’re looking for a Head of Communications to join our Marketing team to establish and lead the enterprise communications function across Collectors Holdings and its portfolio brands. This role will institutionalize a cohesive narrative and disciplined stakeholder engagement model that supports long-term growth and governance, while strengthening the company’s ability to navigate high-visibility environments with clarity and confidence. You’ll report to the Chief Marketing Officer and work from our Santa Ana office. Hybrid candidates will be considered. We believe that there is significant value in in-person collaboration. Candidates should reside within a reasonable commuting distance and be prepared to work onsite approximately three days per week. Specific in-office days will be coordinated based on business needs and leadership collaboration, and will be discussed further as part of the recruiting process.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience across corporate, brand, and reputation communications
• Demonstrated success operating at the executive level in complex, high-growth or platform businesses
• Strong narrative instincts paired with sound judgment and calm decision-making
• Experience advising executive and board leadership in high-visibility, highly scrutinized environments
• Familiarity with consumer brands, marketplaces, platforms, or enthusiast communities
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to late-stage or IPO-adjacent environments strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Narrative & Positioning Define and steward a clear, cohesive narrative for Collectors, including purpose, long-term vision, and role within the broader collectibles ecosystem Ensure alignment between corporate positioning and portfolio brand narratives, while preserving appropriate brand-level distinction Establish messaging frameworks that scale across audiences, channels, and moments
• Executive & Leadership Communications Serve as a strategic communications partner to the executive and board leadership team Prepare leaders for external engagements including media, industry events, community interactions, and key announcements Support leadership communications with a strong understanding of highly scrutinized environments and complex external audiences Help leadership translate complex decisions into clear, confident communication across a range of stakeholder contexts
• Portfolio & Brand Communications Partner closely with Brand and Product Marketing teams to shape narrative direction and tone across portfolio brands Provide guidance on voice, identity, and messaging across earned, owned, and shared channels Support product and platform storytelling in ways that reinforce trust and long-term credibility
• Issues Readiness & Reputation Stewardship Anticipate and prepare for high-visibility moments requiring thoughtful, coordinated communication Develop playbooks and response frameworks to ensure consistency and clarity during sensitive or fast-moving situations Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Product, Operations, and Customer teams to align messaging approaches Support communications in environments shaped by evolving external, regulatory, or public policy considerations
• Governance for Community, Social & External Engagement Establish narrative and engagement governance to ensure consistency, clarity, and confidence across community, social, and external-facing channels Define guardrails, principles, and escalation paths for high-visibility conversations and moments Advise on roadmap, cadence, and posture for public-facing engagement, in partnership with existing owners Support leaders and teams in navigating when and how to engage externally, without disrupting current operating models
• Workforce Communication Support Partner with internal communications, People, and leadership teams to support clear, consistent workforce-facing communication aligned with corporate direction and external positioning Contribute narrative frameworks and messaging guidance that help the workforce understand company priorities, strategy, and evolution Support moments of change or heightened visibility with clear, steady communication context Ensure coherence between workforce-facing and external narratives, without owning internal communications operations
• Capability Building Assess current communications capabilities and determine where to build, scale, or partner externally Hire and develop communications talent as appropriate Manage agency relationships where needed

Benefits

• Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Additional Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits
• 401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals
• Vacation: All salaried employees are eligible for flexible time-off
• Holiday Pay: All regular, full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays
• Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions
• Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs
• Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations, holiday events, and team building activities

What This Job Offers

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