Director, Communications

Hiive is redefining how private companies and their shareholders access liquidity. Through its institutional-grade platform Hiive brings together buyers sellers and issuers to facilitate secondary transactions in venture-backed pre-IPO companies introducing efficiency transparency and standardization to an otherwise opaque asset class.

Recognized as one of Canadas fastest-growing companies and backed by leading U.S. investors Hiive is profitable well-capitalized and building a high-performance team to meet growing demand and pursue new market opportunities.

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As Hiives Director Communications you will define and lead the companys communications strategy across external media executive visibility social channels and internal communications. Youll own how Hiive is understood by the market shaping our narrative across investors founders employees shareholders and the broader startup ecosystem.

This is a highly strategic and hands-on leadership role responsible for building and scaling Hiives communications function. Youll oversee media relations executive communications thought leadership brand storytelling corporate messaging and internal communications while partnering closely with leadership product marketing growth legal and design teams.

Youll play a critical role in elevating Hiives brand strengthening market positioning and building trust and credibility as we scale.

In this role your responsibilities would include:

• Own and lead Hiives end-to-end communications strategy across PR corporate communications executive communications social media and internal communications.

• Define and evolve the company narrative messaging architecture and brand voice across all external and internal touchpoints.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to company leadership on communications strategy reputation management media positioning and executive visibility.

• Build and manage relationships with media journalists influencers and external partners to drive high-impact earned media coverage.

• Lead executive communications and thought leadership initiatives including press speaking opportunities social presence and industry engagement.

• Own Hiives social media strategy and presence across LinkedIn X/Twitter and emerging channels to amplify brand awareness and engagement.

• Develop integrated communications campaigns that support product launches company milestones partnerships funding announcements and strategic initiatives.

• Lead internal communications efforts to ensure alignment clarity and consistency across the organization as the company scales.

• Identify and execute sponsorships partnerships and thought leadership opportunities that strengthen Hiives market presence and credibility.

• Support industry events through media outreach executive speaking engagements and coordinated communications strategies.

• Partner cross-functionally with product marketing growth design legal and leadership teams to ensure consistency and effectiveness across all messaging.

• Build scalable communications processes frameworks and measurement systems to evaluate brand and communications impact.

Required Skills:

• 10 years of experience in communications PR corporate communications brand storytelling or content strategy ideally within fintech marketplaces SaaS venture-backed startups or high-growth technology companies.

• Proven experience leading and scaling communications functions in fast-paced high-growth environments.

• Exceptional storytelling writing and editorial instincts with the ability to simplify complex financial and marketplace concepts into compelling narratives.

• Strong track record managing media relations executive communications thought leadership crisis communications and reputation management.

• Experience partnering closely with executive leadership teams and acting as a trusted communications advisor.

• Deep understanding of social media strategy brand communications and modern content distribution channels.

• Strong strategic thinking combined with a willingness to operate hands-on and execute at a high level.

• Experience working cross-functionally across marketing product growth legal and leadership teams.

• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and build programs processes and infrastructure from the ground up.

Preferred Skills:

• Existing relationships with fintech venture capital startup or business media.

• Experience supporting founder-led or executive-led brand building initiatives.

• Familiarity with private markets secondary markets venture capital or startup ecosystems.

• Experience navigating communications in regulated or highly scrutinized industries.

• Experience managing agencies contractors or small in-house communications teams.

Compensation Benefits & Perks:

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and contribution.

• Opportunity to participate in ownership of a rapidly growing company through our employee stock option plan.

• Comprehensive 100% employer-paid health & dental premiums and a Health/Personal Spending Account for Canadian employees. (An employer-subsidized benefits program is available for US-based team members).

• If you are based in Vancouver enjoy a dedicated desk in our Vancouver BC HQ in the heart of downtown with a fridge stocked with healthy snacks and drinks an onsite gym and a gorgeous rooftop amenity.

• Enjoy a $20-per-day commuter benefit for every day you work in our Vancouver HQ.

• An engaging social calendar including bi-weekly catered lunches bi-weekly Friday bar team workouts annual summer party and holiday party two onsite all-team retreats each year semi-annual team-building events and Hiive Womens Network events.

• Significant opportunities for growth into team leadership and management roles.

• Entrepreneurial culture and a small and dynamic team.

• Sponsorship immigration and relocation for exceptional candidates.

Hiive is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed.

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