Vice President Communications

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

$275K/yr – $350K/yrDirector/Executive15+ years expFull time

Posted 4 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the strategic external communications program, executive thought leadership, media relations, and crisis management to position the company as an industry leader.

  • Own communications strategy and content across owned and earned channels
  • Lead media relations, executive messaging, and partnerships for co-authored topics
  • Manage crisis and reputation alongside agency

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Communications & Thought Leadership
  • Develop and execute a holistic communications strategy that establishes the company as an industry leader and innovator in the tech space.
  • Oversee executive communications, including blogs, media interviews, events, and thought leadership content for key senior leaders.
  • Drive strategic content such as published papers, industry insights, and co-branded announcements to reinforce credibility and differentiation.
  • Partner with marketing, sales and product to develop and manage a content strategy for owned and earned channels to amplify key narratives.
  • Develop an ongoing stream of compelling stories that highlight our brand, our product value, and the people we serve.
  • Identify strategic opportunities and forge relationships with partners for co-authorship on key industry topics.
  • Media Relations & Public Relations
  • Oversee press and PR strategies, including product launches, industry recognition, and strategic partnerships.
  • Lead co-branded announcements with customers and partners, ensuring alignment and amplification of shared messages.

Requirements

  • Strong storyteller.
  • 15+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or corporate affairs, with at least 6 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Deep experience working with B2B, B2C, and government stakeholders in the technology sector.
  • Proven success in crisis management, reputation defense, and high-stakes corporate storytelling.
  • Strong media and analyst relations experience, with a track record of securing high-impact coverage.
  • Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to influence C-level executives and cross-functional teams.
  • Experience managing internal communications to drive engagement and alignment.
  • Ability to navigate complex regulatory and policy landscapes, particularly in tech-related industries.
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

  • ID.me offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts (medical, limited purpose, dependent care, commuter benefit accounts), basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company match, parental leave, ability to participate in unlimited paid time off subject to the terms and conditions of the PTO policy, including 8 company wide holidays, short and long-term disability insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, referral bonus policy, employee assistance program, pet insurance, travel assistant program, wellbeing and childcare discounts, benefit advocates, and a learning and development benefit.
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Founded in 2010
McLean, Virginia, USA
1.1K employees (63 in marketing)
40% recommend to a friend
48% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
42.9M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
7.8%
Direct
37.6%
Referral
52.8%
Social
0.2%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.1K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
29 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
13.5 years
Median Tenure
2.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$7.4M
Last Raise
$2.9M
Series B, 14 years ago

Funding History

  • Jan 2010
    Series A • $2.9M

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