Lead, Internal Communications

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Pinterest is looking for an experienced executive communications lead who will build and deliver the internal communications and employee engagement strategy for select C-level executives and their organizations. In this position, you will play a key role in driving these leaders’ internal communications both within their organizations and across the company for major moments.

What you’ll do:

• Serve as trusted advisor on internal comms to our C-level executives, guiding the strategy and execution of their internal communications engagements

• Craft messaging and comms strategies that capture leader voices and employee attention, while effectively communicating complex and sensitive information across a variety of teams.

• Write and manage key channels, including: executive emails, messaging for business updates and announcements, team town halls, talking points, executive engagement plans, and more.

• Implement tracking and reporting to measure progress against organizational objectives.

What we’re looking for:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• A strategic mindset with project management and leadership and leadership skills.

• High level of competency in collaborating with and advising senior leaders, including delivering feedback.

• Proven success building and implementing communications programs for technical teams, including skill set in distilling complex information into simple terms.

• Strong familiarity with the technology, engineering and product space, with the ability to quickly understand and translate technical concepts, roadmaps, and tradeoffs for specific audiences.

• Experience independently leading reactive comms including change communications and crisis management.

• Demonstrated ability to proactively build relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to execute complex communications plans and programs and drive consistency and alignment across the organization.

• Experience establishing best practices on how to leverage internal channels and collaboration tools strategically.

• 7+ years of experience in communications (including internal communications), preferably in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Relocation Statement:

• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

In-Office Requirement Statement:

• We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.

• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration as business needs require (with an anticipated cadence of ~4-5 times per month) and therefore needs to be within a commutable distance from one of the following offices: San Francisco, CA or New York, NY. This role may also require periodic business travel, as needed.

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only
$141,553—$247,718 USD

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.