VP, Communications

AlphaSense

5d•$340,000 - $445,000

About The Position

AlphaSense is seeking a Vice President of Communications to lead its global external reputation and influence strategy and strengthen its leadership in AI. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, this role leads communications strategy to drive brand awareness, share of voice, and thought leadership. The VP oversees internal and external communications and partners with the executive team and cross-functional leaders to support growth objectives, manage crisis communications, and enhance the company’s narrative for customers, investors, media, and other stakeholders. The role also oversees the Media Access Program and leads, develops, and mentors a high-performing communications team. The VP oversees media relations and agency partners, executive communications, employee communications, content development, and communications measurement. The role also leads the analyst relations function and strategy for major analyst firms and evaluations. In partnership with Finance, Legal, and Investor Relations, the VP shapes the company’s financial narrative and communications planning leading up to an IPO.

Requirements

12 or more years of experience leading corporate communications during hypergrowth, transformation, or crisis in a senior leadership role.
Experience leading a team through an IPO, including media strategy, employee communications planning and execution, and partnership with Investor Relations and the executive team.
Ability to distill complex business concepts into clear, compelling narratives and multichannel communications strategies.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to capture the voice of leadership.
Experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hypergrowth environment, with strong leadership and people-management skills.
Demonstrated success partnering with C-suite executives on strategic communications aligned with corporate goals.
High emotional intelligence and ability to communicate across audiences and levels and build cross-functional relationships with professionalism, empathy, and respect.
Strong understanding of financial services, enterprise technology, and the AI landscape.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a technology or SaaS company.
Relevant experience in AI.

Responsibilities

Develop, execute, and lead a global communications strategy aligned with company OKRs, brand story, and values.
Oversee media relations to increase visibility and share of voice in key markets and sectors, and manage agency partners.
Advise and support the executive team, including the CEO, on external engagements, media interviews, speeches, written content, and internal communications.
Ensure clear, engaging, and consistent internal communications, including appropriate cadence, channels, and messaging.
Build and lead a high-performing communications team, providing guidance, feedback, and development opportunities.
Lead crisis communications to mitigate risk and protect the company’s reputation during sensitive situations.
Oversee written content, including press releases, blogs, and social media posts.
Establish metrics to measure communications effectiveness, align initiatives with business objectives, and adjust strategies as needed.
Lead the team responsible for the Media Access Program, which gives influential reporters access to AlphaSense.
Lead the analyst relations function, including its team and strategy for major analyst firms such as Gartner and Forrester and evaluations such as the Gartner Magic Quadrant and Forrester Wave.
Partner with Finance, Legal, and Investor Relations to shape the company’s financial narrative and oversee communications planning leading up to an IPO.