Director, Communications

Grammarly is the world’s leading AI writing assistance company trusted by over 30 million people and 70,000 teams. From instantly creating a first draft to perfecting every message, Grammarly helps people at 96% of theFortune 500 and teams at companies like Atlassian, Databricks, and Zoom get their point across—and get results—with best-in-class security practices that keep data private and protected. Founded in 2009, Grammarly is No. 14 on the Cloud 100, one of ’s 100 Most Influential Companies, one of ’s Most Innovative Companies in AI, and one of ’s Best Workplaces.

We are recruiting a Director of Communications who will transform Grammarly’s external media presence. This role will report directly to our VP of Communications and encompass a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including media relations, public relations, social media, executive thought leadership, and crisis communications.

The ideal candidate for the Director of Communications role is an expert storyteller with a proven track record in delivering impactful results through strategic communications and media relations. This leader must be an experienced, hands-on operational manager who can effectively execute against business objectives while developing a team of communications professionals. They should be comfortable navigating a fast-paced and scaling environment and adept at harnessing a highly dynamic external media environment to Grammarly’s advantage.

As the Director of Communications, you will be responsible for developing the external communications strategy to drive awareness for Grammarly as the leader in the rapidly evolving AI communications space. This role reports to Grammarly’s Vice President of Communications and will be a key thought partner to Grammarly’s executive team. 

In this role, you will:

• Formulate and execute a comprehensive external communications strategy that accentuates Grammarly's market presence and cements its B2C/B2B leadership position in the AI communications space.
• Spearhead media relations, crafting and propagating our story through top-tier coverage, media briefings, and relationships with journalists.
• Lead dynamic PR and social media campaigns that effectively communicate Grammarly’s unique company story, the value of our product, and the innovation of our approach, spanning both B2C and B2B domains.
• Drive executive thought leadership narrative across earned and owned media and social.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Product, and Executive teams to ensure impactful results and brand consistency.
• Navigate crisis communications, preparing and executing plans that safeguard and reinforce the brand's integrity.
• Mentor and develop a team dedicated to external communications, fostering creativity and operational excellence.
• Manage our external PR agencies and set a high bar for success.

• Has readiness to engage with the team in person in San Francisco and potentially other hubs for up to 4 weeks per quarter.
• Has at least 10+ years of experience in a communications role, with a proven track record at dynamic private or public companies, particularly those navigating periods of significant growth.
• Demonstrates expertise in crafting and executing external communication strategies that resonate, engage, and deliver outsize results.
• Is a hands-on leader who encourages peak performance.
• Strong existing relationships with media and a knack for engaging with journalists to elevate company visibility.
• Has analytical acumen with a deep understanding of the tech, security, or AI landscapes.
• Is a strategic thinker who is also an execution powerhouse, adept at turning complex concepts into clear, impactful narratives.
• Demonstrates outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Has executive communications experience and private-to-public communications experience are strongly preferred.
• Embodies our EAGER values—is ethical, adaptable, gritty, empathetic, and remarkable.
• Is inspired by our MOVE principles: move fast and learn faster; obsess about creating customer value; value impact over activity; and embrace healthy disagreement rooted in trust.
• Is able to work in person in the San Francisco hub 4 weeks per quarter. 

Grammarly offers all team members competitive pay along with a benefits package encompassing the following and more: 

• Excellent health care (including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, mental health, and fertility benefits)
• Disability and life insurance options
• 401(k) and RRSP matching 
• Paid parental leave
• 20 days of paid time off per year, 12 days of paid holidays per year, two floating holidays per year, and unlimited sick days 
• Generous stipends (including those for caregiving, pet care, wellness, your home office, and more)
• Annual professional development budget and opportunities

Grammarly takes a market-based approach to compensation, which means base pay may vary depending on your location. Our US and Canada locations are categorized into compensation zones based on each geographic region’s cost of labor index. 

Base pay may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The expected salary ranges for this San Francisco-based position are outlined below and may be modified in the future. 

San Francisco:

Zone 1: $242,000 - $334,000 /year (USD)

For more information about our compensation zones and locations where we currently support employment, please refer to this page.

At Grammarly, we value our differences, and we encourage all—especially those whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in tech organizations—to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected by law. Grammarly is an equal opportunity employer and a participant in the US federal E-Verify program (US). We also abide by the Employment Equity Act (Canada).

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