Head of External Communications
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 246000 - 289000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014 Checkrs innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100000 customers including DoorDash Coinbase Lyft Instacart and Airtable.
Were a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes CloudList and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.
The Role
Were seeking an experienced PR and communications leader to drive Checkrs narrative transformation and establish us as the definitive voice in trust decisions and verification technology. Youll own our story across all channelsfrom earned media and executive thought leadership to social presence.
This role requires a strategic thinker who can execute tactically with deep expertise in B2B tech communications and a track record of repositioning growing companies for their next phase of scale.
What Youll Do:
- Lead narrative strategy: Drive our evolution from background check company to trust platform developing compelling storylines that resonate with media HR leaders trust and safety officers and business decision-makers. Lead and coordinate messaging and communications strategy for our key product corporate and industry initiatives.
- Own media relations: Secure coverage in top-tier business HR and technology publications while building relationships with key journalists and analysts
- Amplify executive voices: Partner with our CEO and leadership team to establish thought leadership through speaking opportunities bylined articles and strategic interviews
- Build social presence: Grow our LinkedIn presence and engagement creating momentum around product launches company milestones and industry insights
- Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with Product Marketing Demand Gen and Content teams to ensure narrative consistency across all touch points
- Manage communications calendar: Coordinate messaging around product launches funding announcements partnerships and industry events
What You Bring:
- 10 years in corporate communications and/or PR experience at high-growth B2B technology companies
- Proven track record repositioning or scaling communications for companies in transition ($500M revenue preferred)
- Deep media relationships in business HR tech and technology verticals
- Executive partnership experience - youve been a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders
- Editorial instincts with ability to identify compelling stories and translate complex technology into clear narratives
- Crisis management experience and sound judgment in sensitive situations
- Team leadership skills - ability to build and manage communications function
- Startup agility with enterprise-level execution standards
What you get:
- A fast-paced and collaborative environment
- Learning and development allowance
- Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement
- 100% medical dental and vision coverage
- Up to 25K reimbursement for fertility adoption and parental planning services
- Flexible PTO policy
- Monthly wellness stipend
Pay Transparency Disclosure
One of Checkrs core values is Transparency. To live by that value weve made the decision to disclose salary ranges in all of our job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy see our website.
On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (San Francisco CA)
$246000 - $289000 USD
At Checkr we believe a hybrid work environment strengthens collaboration drives innovation and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver CO San Francisco CA and Santiago Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 3 days a -office perks are provided such as lunch four times a week a commuter stipend and an abundance of snacks and beverages. A relocation stipend may be available for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location.
Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr
Checkr is committed to building the best product and company which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local state and/or federal laws including the San Franciscos Fair Chance Ordinance.
Applicant Privacy Policy
If you are a California resident or are located in Alberta or British Columbia our Applicant Privacy Policy applies to our collection and processing of your personal information when you apply for a role with us or otherwise participate in our recruitment process.
*Legitimate Checkr emails will always include our official domain name after the @ symbol (e.g. or ).
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
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