Communications Lead

Summary

Join One as the Communications Lead and craft and execute the company's communications strategy. You will enhance brand presence, engage stakeholders, and drive customer acquisition and retention. This role oversees internal and external communications, media relations, and partner coordination. You'll need 8-10 years of experience in communications or public relations with a proven track record in a leadership role, extensive experience in fintech, and exceptional communication skills. One offers competitive cash, benefits from day one, generous stock options, remote-friendly work, flexible time off, a 401(k) plan with a match, and a flat titling structure. The estimated annual base salary ranges from $200,000 to $225,000.

Requirements

• Ownership mindset
• Scrappy with the ability to do 0 to 1 and operate at scale
• 8-10 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related field, with a proven track record of success in a leadership role
• Extensive experience working in the fintech industry and / or consumer finance landscape
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans that drive brand awareness and engagement
• Experience managing media relations and crisis communications
• Experience managing internal communications / engagement plans / strategy
• Proficiency in using communication tools and platforms, including social media management and analytics tools
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze metrics and adjust strategies accordingly

Responsibilities

• Evolve One’s communications function and team
• Develop One’s near- and long-term external communications strategy, including product launches via earned media, announcements, press releases, blogs, etc
• Build, manage, and own relationships with key media outlets / reporters, influencers, and industry stakeholders
• Help oversee One’s internal communications and employee engagement strategy, including internal town halls / all hands, internal announcements, etc
• Oversee the creation of engaging content for various channels, including social media, blog posts, newsletters, and more in close coordination with other teams
• Coordinate closely with Product, Marketing, and Legal teams across One to ensure consistent, compelling messaging that resonates with our customer base and reinforces One’s brand identity
• Represent One at industry events, conferences, and speaking engagements as needed
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies

Benefits

• Competitive cash
• Benefits effective on day one
• Early access to a high potential, high growth fintech
• Generous stock option packages in an early-stage startup
• Remote friendly (anywhere in the US) and office friendly - you pick the schedule
• Flexible time off programs - vacation, sick, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave
• 401(k) plan with match
• The estimated annual base salary for this position ranges from $200,000 to $225,000