Director, Corporate Public Relations

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About the Team

About the Role

This is a role for a media relations hound and storyteller who lives for landing the big story at a moment when Workday has the biggest story in enterprise software to tell. As Director Head of Corporate PR youll lead the team responsible for Workdays most strategic corporate narratives from our AI leadership story to Workday Ventures the Workday Foundation financial PR and the executive narratives that shape how the world sees our company. This role will be instrumental in cementing Workdays position as the company changing the future of work with AI.

Youll approach storymining like a journalist sniffing out the angle mapping the components to land a big story finding the right reporter to tell it preparing executives to deliver with impact and driving results. Youre not afraid to pick up the phone and youre constantly thinking about how to insert Workday into the news cycle of the day. You thrive on proactive media and bring the same calm sharp judgment to challenging media moments when the stakes are highest.

About You

The ideal candidate is a relentless media relations pro with deep active relationships across tech business and financial outlets and the instincts of a journalist when it comes to finding and shaping stories. You have a sharp read on todays dynamic media landscape not just traditional outlets but the influencers Substack writers podcasters and independent voices increasingly shaping the enterprise tech conversation and you know how to work across all of them to land a story. You see the AI moment for what it is a generational opportunity to reshape an industry narrative and youre energized by the chance to help lead it.

Youre proficient in the use of AI to sharpen storytelling and accelerate your work and you know how to translate complex enterprise technology agents platforms the future of work into compelling accessible stories. Youre an excellent writer and trusted counselor just as comfortable setting strategy and shaping narratives as you are rolling up your sleeves to land coverage. Youve led teams navigated challenging media situations with poise and thrive in the fast-paced rhythm of a public tech company or high-growth startup.

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The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidates compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including but not limited to geography experience skills job duties and business need among other things. For more information regarding Workdays comprehensive benefits please click here.

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