Corporate Communications Director

Summary

Join RapidSOS, an intelligent safety company, as their Corporate Communications Director. You will define and execute the company's communications strategy across all audiences, crafting compelling narratives and managing the PR agency. Working closely with the CEO and other executives, you will lead communications efforts, including events, media appearances, and employee communications. This role requires 8-10 years of experience in communications or a related field, excellent storytelling skills, and a proven ability to work with media. The ideal candidate will be based in the NYC area and possess strong organizational and time management skills. RapidSOS offers a competitive salary and benefits, equity participation, and a dynamic work environment.

Requirements

• 8-10 years in a critical role in Communications, PR or a related field
• Based in the NYC area
• Fantastic storytelling skills, with a proven ability to work effectively with media
• Demonstrated ability to help modernize our communications – from boosting our presence on social media, through using more video and photography, to placing stories outside the traditional trade and business media
• Laser-sharp attention to detail, highly organized, and a high standard for excellence with polished visual, written, and oral presentation skills
• Showcases the ability to think both conceptually and practically; ability to toggle between strategy and execution, or move from the big picture to specific details seamlessly
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to engage in productive disagreements and promote openness and coordination
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong work ethic - highly self-motivated with tons of initiative
• Ability and appetite to learn quickly & multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and creative problem solver
• No ego - our team believes in “purpose over pride” where no task is beneath us
• Working knowledge of tech SAAS and AI and/or Public Safety

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team that’s evolving its approach to tap new opportunities and reach fresh audiences by creating communication strategies for earned and owned media
• Manage Communications/PR agency partner and calendar
• Operate as a spokesperson during events and media correspondence
• Help us develop and maintain media contacts from a range of new and existing outlets
• Help coordinate the communications response to crisis situations across social media, the press and internally
• Manage our Exec Comms program that features key executives to help tell the story of RapidSOS to support business development and brand awareness
• Supporting our founder-led strategy, you will work closely with our CEO to connect him with external opportunities to promote our company; ensuring he has the tools he needs for meetings, presentations and events
• Work with external and internal resources to craft compelling narratives regarding the company and its initiatives and maintain a consistent messaging framework that will serve as a single-source of truth

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits and equity participation
• A dynamic, flexible and fun start-up work environment with a highly talented team