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Executive Communications Manager

Figma
Location
San Francisco, CA • New York, NY
Posted
28 days ago
Department
Marketing
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Extensive experience crafting narratives for senior executives across formats, channels and audiences
  • A track record of writing for C-suite executives with strong opinions and high standards
  • Executive presence, and a track record of influencing people who don't report to you
  • Media relations experience and sound judgment on press, messaging and reputation
  • Comfort with ambiguity, deep curiosity and a record of shipping strong work
Nice to have
  • A journalism or editorial background, with an instinct for what's newsworthy and how a story reads to an outside audience
  • Experience in tech, creative pursuits and/or product design and development
  • Strong business literacy and the ability to translate complex financial and technical topics for a broader audience
  • Passion for Figma and what we do!
What the job really is

As an Executive Communications Manager at Figma, you will craft narratives for executives, helping them articulate Figma's story and their own. Your role involves writing various formats, developing media strategies, and collaborating with executives to refine their ideas. You will also build systems to ensure consistent messaging and measure the impact of executive communications.

Benefits
  • Equity to employees
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement benefits with company contributions
  • Parental leave and reproductive or family planning support
  • Mental health and wellness benefits
  • Paid time off including paid sick leave and holidays
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary figure mentioned beyond the range of $153,000 to $269,000 USD
  • Role is new, which may involve ambiguity in responsibilities and expectations
  • Candidates are encouraged to apply even if their experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, which may indicate flexibility in candidate qualifications
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