Director of Strategic Communications

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$140K/yr – $160K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Own and shape high-impact strategic communications for fintech, AI, and cybersecurity accounts by translating business priorities into compelling narratives, leading executive visibility, and guiding media strategy across diverse press ecosystems.

  • Strategic Leadership: Steer storytelling, messaging direction, and thought leadership for founders and senior executives.
  • Narrative Execution: Develop proactive storylines, editorial positioning, and media opportunities that align with growth goals.
  • Operational Scale: Build structured workflows, mentor junior teammates, and drive momentum across fast-moving client environments.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead a portfolio of fintech, AI, cybersecurity, and emerging-tech accounts
  • Serve as a senior strategic advisor to founders, executives, and marketing leaders
  • Translate business priorities into communications, visibility, and positioning strategies
  • Lead messaging refinement, narrative development, and executive thought leadership initiatives
  • Identify proactive storylines, market tensions, and industry moments worth owning
  • Guide high-level media strategy across business, technology, finance, and trade press
  • Oversee pitch development, messaging direction, and editorial positioning
  • Shape executive visibility opportunities across speaking, awards, contributed content, podcasts, and ecosystem partnerships
  • Ensure communications strategies align with broader company growth and GTM priorities
  • Maintain strong editorial judgment and a high standard for narrative quality

Requirements

  • 7–10+ years of experience in strategic communications, PR, executive visibility, or narrative strategy
  • Strong experience within fintech, B2B technology, cybersecurity, AI, venture capital, or regulated industries
  • Proven ability to independently manage sophisticated client relationships and high-ambiguity environments
  • Excellent editorial instincts and strong long-form and short-form writing skills
  • Deep understanding of how communications intersects with company growth, fundraising, reputation, and market positioning
  • Comfort operating in fast-paced founder environments with shifting priorities
  • Strong organizational and operational instincts; ability to create structure without over-bureaucratizing
  • Interest in how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping communications and knowledge work
  • Collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and high emotional intelligence

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation + performance bonuses
  • Hybrid and flexible work environment
  • Summer half-day Fridays
  • Health insurance after 90 days
  • Annual professional development stipend
  • Annual team retreat
  • Direct exposure to top founders, investors, media, and emerging technology ecosystems
  • Opportunity to help shape the next chapter of a growing strategic communications firm
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Welcome to Vansary, where we build pathways and opportunities to connect organizations with their audience, mapping out campaign strategies and experiences with growth in mind. At our core, we believe in promoting inclusivity and sustainability, and we have a particular focus on businesses that share these values. Founded in 2019 but honed during the pandemic, our agency specializes in strategic public relations, marketing, and content development, helping leaders and organizations be seen and heard. Our experience spans working with Fortune 500 companies, startups, SMBs, non-profits, and investors, showcasing our versatile ability to adapt and thrive in various professional environments. This is complemented by a rich history in PR and brand marketing across North America and on a global scale, with a particular focus on the technology sector. Our journey includes critical roles ranging from early-stage startups to leadership positions in established companies.

Founded in 2019
Brooklyn, New York, USA
6 employees (2 in marketing)

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$140K/yr – $160K/yr

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Director of Strategic Communications

VANSARY · New York, USA · Hybrid