Corporate Communications Lead

Company: confluent
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

At Confluent, were creating a category that transforms how every company manages and streams data. Have you ever found a new favorite series on Netflix, picked up groceries curbside at Walmart, or paid for something using Square? Thats Confluent in actiongiving our customers instant access to massive amounts of real-time data, enabling them to thrive in an ever-changing digital world. As one of the fastest-growing enterprise companies in history, and with Fortune 100 customers across major industries, we have a tremendous opportunity in front of us. We also have experience on our side. Our leaders have taken companies of our size to major success before and include some of the original creators of Apache Kafka.Were looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energized to roll up their sleeves and help realize Confluents unlimited potential. Chart your own path and take healthy risks with the backing and support of our #OneTeam culture. Be part of inclusive initiatives like Employee Resource Groups and development programs, and take advantage of benefits that support our diverse global teams. Grow as we growwhether youre just starting out or managing a large team, youll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact.About the team:The External Communications team is responsible for building awareness for Confluent and the event streaming category. As a team, we tackle massive challenges and have fun solving them together. Our ability to think outside the box and bring together diverse skill sets allows us to define new roads to build an enterprise business unmatched in the industry. Were looking for a seasoned corporate communications lead who can develop our corporate and executive narratives by uncovering new stories with fresh angles and evidence.Key responsibilities include:Develop proactive and reactive communication plans and stories that advance Confluents narrative and market awareness Shape and execute authentic and compelling executive and corporate POVs for relevant business and technology pressBuild and foster relationships with key mediaDevelop leak plans and statementsWork with internal stakeholders to develop thought leadership platforms and compelling storiesCreate, develop, and maintain a repository of fresh content for executive and corporate communications, templates, messaging documents, calendar, FAQs, metrics, etc.Manage day-to-day relationships with public relations agenciesWhat were looking for:Approximately 10 years experience in a communications role with high-growth B2B tech companies (public company experience is a plus)Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills, and the ability to present ideas in a simple, straightforward mannerSelf-motivated, innovative, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong project management skillsAble to quickly react and respond with grace under pressureCan operate at both tactical and strategic levelWhile this is a non-technical role, the perfect candidate can understand the technical details and craft them into compelling stories Organized and able to drive a results-driven programMust excel in a team environment and work cross-functionallyCome join an amazing team of truly talented individuals that believe in each other and Confluent. Come As You AreAt Confluent, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact.Click here to review our California Candidate Privacy Notice, which describes how and when Confluent, Inc., and its group companies, collects, uses, and shares certain personal information of California job applicants and prospective employees.Mountain View, California /Growth & Marketing Corporate & Brand /Full-TimeSDL2017

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