Vice President, External Communications

Summary

Join Quantexa as the Vice President of External Communications to lead and shape the company's global communications strategy. This hands-on role involves developing and executing communications plans across various channels, including media relations, executive communications, and thought leadership. You will build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including media, influencers, and partners. The position requires extensive experience in B2B communications, particularly within high-growth technology companies, and a proven track record of success in managing global communications teams. This is a unique opportunity to build a global communications function during a period of significant growth for Quantexa. The role can be based in New York or Boston, or remote in select states.

Requirements

• Extensive experience of progressive experience in B2B communications, preferably in high-growth technology companies
• Extensive experience of managing communications professionals (teams)
• Deep experience managing external communications at a global level, including executive comms, media relations, and reputation management
• Proven success working directly with C-suite executives and delivering strategic communications counsel
• Strong familiarity with the landscape of business, tech, and trade press across North America and EMEA
• Ability to distill complex technical topics (AI, data, analytics) into clear, compelling stories for multiple audiences
• Experience leading and scaling global PR agency relationships and managing six-figure budgets
• Outstanding writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, along with interest in putting AI to work in internal processes
• Sound judgment, a bias for action, and a calm, confident presence under pressure
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Lead Global External Communications Strategy: Define and drive a cohesive communications strategy that supports Quantexa’s brand, category leadership, reputation, and market presence
• Executive Visibility: Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop and amplify thought leadership across key themes including data readiness, AI, Decision Intelligence driven transformation, and industry stories
• Media Relations: Build and nurture strong relationships with top-tier global and industry media, influencers, enthusiasts, and subject matter experts who are the voices shaping today’s information landscape. Secure high-impact coverage that supports our growth, credibility, and customer storytelling, while also building new programs and playbooks that go beyond traditional media coverage
• PR Agency Management: Lead global PR agency partners to ensure delivery against KPIs and campaign objectives across regions. Manage budgets, performance reviews, and regional alignment
• Crisis & Issues Management: Own the company’s approach to media response, reputation protection, and comms preparedness. Ensure the company has the right policies and procedures in place and the employee community is made aware of them by partnering with internal communications
• Integrated Campaign Support: Collaborate with brand, partner, content, and product marketing teams to integrate earned media strategies into broader campaigns and product launch processes
• Analyst and Influencer Engagement: Work closely with the AR team to coordinate messaging consistency across analyst and media audiences, particularly in support of MQs, Waves, and strategic events
• Content Creation: Your team will own the development of strategic narratives, messaging frameworks, Q&As, executive speeches, bylines, and reactive press statements
• Measurement & Reporting: Establish clear KPIs and measurement frameworks for all external communications efforts. Deliver regular reports to senior leadership and functional partners

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting capital markets activity, funding announcements, or IPO readiness (preferred but not required)

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $190-228k
• Company bonus
• 100% 401K match up to 5%
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including mental health support, fitness reimbursements, and financial well-being
• Tax-advantageous benefits, such as commuter benefits, healthcare, and dependent care
• Competitive annual leave, parental leave, PTO, and observed holidays 🌴
• Well-being benefits, such as the Calm App and Wellbeing 1/2 days off 🧘‍♀️
• Continuous Training and Development, including access to Udemy Business
• Work from Anywhere Scheme: Spend up to 2 months working outside of your country of employment over a rolling 12-month period
• Employee Referral Program
• Team Social Budget & Company-wide Socials