Director, Communications

See yourself at Dataminr

As Director of Communications, you'll be responsible for elevating Dataminr’s overall brand awareness, including its technology innovation in AI, stellar market leadership, and position as a premier employer brand. You will make data-driven decisions and strategically plan, in concert with our PR agency, ways to bring Dataminr into the top AI, safety, trust, security, and ‘companies to watch’ conversations.

At Dataminr, we are creating a team of talented builders, creators, and visionaries to have a real-world impact on how organizations respond to fast-emerging events, threats, and risks as they unfold. We are united by our passion to use AI for the greater good and be agents of positive change in our company and in our communities. Our team consists of more than 700 talented individuals, spanning seven global offices, and we are looking for energetic, proactive, creative, team players who want to make a difference in their teams at Dataminr as we enter this next stage of growth.

At Dataminr, we are creating a team of talented builders, creators and visionaries to have a real-world impact on how organizations respond to fast-emerging events as they unfold. We are over 600 talented individuals, spanning seven global offices, united by our passion to use AI for the greater good and be agents of positive change in our company and in our communities.

We offer a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you healthy and happy:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plan options for employees, domestic partners and their dependents
• Generous PTO, flexible sick days and remote working options
• Paid parental leave and family forming benefits
• Mental health benefits and support
• Company equity (RSUs)
  
  
  
  

At Dataminr, we serve a global community made up of many cultures and strive to reflect the diversity of the world in which we live. We stand for social justice and we lead with empathy. We foster a culture of allyship, standing up for those who face systemic barriers to equality. We actively condemn racism and discrimination in any form.

We believe our differences give us strength. Our employees are empowered to be their best, authentic selves through various opportunities, such as our robust employee resource group (ERG) network, learning and development funds, and more.

The opportunity

• Elevate Dataminr’s storytelling with rich and consistent narratives that establish our leadership and tenure in the AI space
• Manage the PR agency and effectively guide them on the most impactful ways to tell our stories, including executive thought leadership, data-driven reports/surveys, corporate momentum, and customer stories
• Work with internal stakeholders to continually identify thought leadership opportunities across Public Sector, Corporate Security, Cyber Risk and News sectors; help develop their thought leadership platforms
• Drive thought leadership using proprietary data around major industry themes to raise awareness, engage media, and position Dataminr as a de facto leader in unique trend data
• Work with the agency to continually monitor trends and opportunities for Dataminr to establish its voice and provide commentary, where relevant
• Identify top awards and speaking opportunities to elevate the company’s and executives’ brand awareness
  
  
  
  

What You Bring

At Dataminr, we value you for who you are. We encourage you to apply for this role, even if you don't meet every qualification. Our candidates are reviewed on the basis of their skill and potential to succeed.

• 8-10 years of Communications experience at a B2B SaaS company with some cybersecurity experience
• Proven results in building brand awareness and keenly executing on thought leadership initiatives
• Experience working with data; and coming up with key data-driven narratives that most effectively tell the stories that need to be told
• Success in placing customers stories and showing company value through the eyes of its users
• Stellar written and verbal communication; comfort and executive presence in working with all levels within the company
• Crisis communications experience
• Experience integrating with content, social media, and campaign work
  
  
  
  

About Dataminr

Dataminr, the world’s leading real-time information discovery platform, delivers the earliest warnings on high-impact events, emerging risks and other critical business information far in advance of other sources. Recognized as one of the world’s leading AI businesses, Dataminr enables faster response, more effective risk mitigation and stronger crisis management for public and private sector organizations spanning global corporations, first responders, NGOs and newsrooms. Most recently valued at $4.1B, Dataminr serves more than two-thirds of the Fortune 50 and half of the Fortune 100 companies and over 650 newsrooms worldwide.

Colorado, New York, California, Washington only: The salary range for this position is as indicated below. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience, among other factors.

Colorado: $148,500 - $169,000

New York/California/Washington: $165,000 - $187,500

Dataminr is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Individuals seeking employment at Dataminr are considered without regards to race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, unemployment status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status.