Head of Communications at Sure | Powderkeg

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

Team: Communications

We are seeking a Head of Communications who will take the reins on overall strategy, development, and execution of communications to promote Sure’s vision, mission, and brand identity. You will own communications, promote innovative thought leadership, and grow awareness for Sure’s suite of products and services. You are a hands-on, senior communications professional with powerful writing, coaching, messaging, and content development skills. You will serve as a strategic communications advisor and support team for executive management, building awareness of Sure’s leadership, services and strategies across Sure’s internal and external constituencies, including business media, employees, customers, investors and industry players. You will play a key role in shaping market sentiment toward the Sure brand and translating corporate and business unit strategy into meaningful news for both internal and external audiences. This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced communications whiz who’s looking to develop and deliver a fully integrated communications strategy.

What we're looking for:

  • Identify, implement, and evaluate marketing and communications opportunities aligned with corporate strategic plan, business promotion, growth, and development – including development and oversight of marketing and communications budget
  • Partner with our executive leadership team to communicate Sure’s vision and strategic direction across all channels by determining marketing needs and support, ensuring accurate and consistent materials and communications alignment with the brand
  • Lead the generation of all key content to engage audience segments and lead to measurable actions
  • Demonstrated ability to design, implement and measure multi-faceted, multi-channel plans and programs
  • Define, refine, edit, and deliver all messaging and marketing content (online, social media, traditional channels) in Sure’s distinct voice and tone
  • Develop and execute multiple communications and media plans to reach target audiences throughout the year
  • Guide marketing direction in developing brand recognition through media and messaging guidelines
  • Pitch and secure consistent national and trade press coverage across business, trade, entertainment, and consumer outlets
  • Collaborate with design team on branding, graphic design for Sure both internally and externally to drive better awareness and support for Sure’s vision and brand

What you’ll bring:

  • 8 or more years of experience in strategic communications, corporate communications, public relations and/or startup marketing and communications for enterprise customers
  • Skilled storytelling ability; thrives in a fast-paced, environment; excels at collaborating across time zones and marketing functions, and can deliver results that move the needle on Sure’s business goals
  • Proven ability to develop and implement strategic, integrated marketing and communications plans (work samples required)
  • Exceptional written communication skills tailored for specific purposes, such as news releases, executive speeches and presentations, interviews, video scripts, and articles
  • Proven ability to provide deep and original thinking about complex issues
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business objectives into integrated communication strategies and tactics that drive business performance and internal culture
  • Innovative thinker, problem-solver and communicator especially with utilizing new media technologies – must be very knowledgeable about social media
  • Proven track record creating and executing corporate communication campaigns across multi-channels
  • Passion for technology innovation, technology content, new technology trends and the future

Sure offers employees benefits including: unlimited PTO, a variety of medical, dental and vision insurance plans covered at 80%, 401k plan, equity, employee assistance program, generous parental leave, home office stipend, an annual company retreat, and so much more!

About Sure.

Sure, an insurance technology company, powers digital insurance programs for the world’s most recognized brands and carriers. Its enterprise SaaS Platform and APIs accelerate digital transformation and omnichannel distribution without the need for additional IT resources. Sure streamlines all aspects of digital insurance sales and service with features designed for each phase of the insurance lifecycle. Founded in 2014, the company is remote first and has customers around the globe.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

For more information, visit https://www.sureapp.com/. Follow @SureHQ on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Employment at Sure is contingent upon a satisfactory verification of a general and criminal background check. Upon an offer of employment, all prospective employees may be required to complete an employment application. Any background verifications will be obtained with written consent from the individual.

Job Summary
  • Job Title
    Head of Communications
  • Company
    Sure
  • Location
    New York, NY
  • Employment Type
    Full time
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