Head of Internal Communications

Posted 10 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in U.S.
Remote
242K-285K Annually
Senior level
Software
The Role
Build and lead Vanta's internal communications function: define strategy, channels, and cadence; own company-wide moments (all-hands, major announcements); advise leadership; partner with People, Marketing, and stakeholders; measure impact and iterate; protect culture and morale as the company scales.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it. 

As Vanta's Internal Communications Director, you'll help set the internal beat of the company making sure every team member understands the messages that matter, while also defining how we communicate with each other as we scale

The People team builds the systems, culture, and experience that let Vanta'ns do their best work as we grow quickly across the globe. Internal comms sits at the heart of that mission: making sure every Vanta'n understands our strategy, our story, and what's expected of them, no matter how fast we're moving.

Reporting to the Head of People, this is a build-from-scratch mandate. You'll define the strategy, the infrastructure, and the cadence for how Vanta communicates. You'll have room to bring your own voice and instincts into how we do it, from the words we choose for a key company moment to how an all-hands actually feels in the room. Then you'll roll up your sleeves to make it happen.

What you’ll do as an Internal Communications Director at Vanta:

  • Shape how Vanta tells its own story internally and ensure that key messages land at exactly the right moment.

  • Build and manage internal comms infrastructure: the channels, cadences and best practices for how the company communicates (Slack norms, docs, wikis, etc.).

  • Own key internal company-wide moments end to end, including all-hands, major announcements, and org-wide notifications, from planning through delivery.

  • Partner closely with the People team as a strategic sounding board on sensitive or high-stakes communications

  • Serve as a strategic communications partner across the business, triaging and prioritizing company-wide communication requests and partnering with stakeholders to translate complex topics into clear, effective messaging.

  • Partner with Marketing and External Comms to keep our internal and external narrative aligned and consistent.

  • Act as a trusted advisor to the C-team and Leadership Team on how and when to communicate major business updates.

  • Build and protect company culture and morale through comms, keeping the energy and momentum visible as Vanta grows.

  • Evolve Vanta's internal comms strategy and toolkit as the company scales, experimenting with new formats and channels.

  • Measure and iterate on what's working, bringing a data-informed lens to internal comms.

How to be successful in this role:

  • 8-10+ years of experience building and running an internal comms strategy, ideally at a high-growth company.

  • Proven track record on building an internal comms strategy and executing on that strategy

  • Strong writer and storyteller who can translate complex or sensitive topics into clear, human messaging.

  • Comfortable operating at both altitudes. Can set strategy but is equally willing to execute (write the email, run the all-hands, edit the deck).

  • Executive influence and partnership. Able to partner with and influence the C-team and Leadership Team.

  • Experience partnering with People/HR teams on sensitive organizational communications.

  • Excellent judgment and prioritization skills, with the ability to balance competing communication requests, advise stakeholders on what requires company-wide visibility.

  • A natural sense for culture and energy. Someone who brings personality and vibes, not just polished corporate messaging.

  • Creative and willing to take risks and try new things. Comfortable pitching bold or unconventional ideas, and knows how to calibrate when to push and when to dial it back.

  • Leverage AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact.

  • Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact.

What you can expect as a Vanta’n:

  • Industry-competitive salary and equity

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans

  • 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents

  • Health & wellness stipend

  • Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend

  • Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office

  • Family planning benefits

  • Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting

  • Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time

  • 11 company-paid holidays

  • Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events!

  • Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, Tel Aviv, and Sydney

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors and may vary based on candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials.

#LI-remote

At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.

About Vanta

We started in 2018, in the wake of several high-profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming more important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast-growing companies to invest the time and manpower it takes to build a solid security foundation. Vanta was inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling companies to improve and prove their security. From our early days automating security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA and ISO 27001 to creating the world's leading Trust Management Platform, our vision remains unchanged. 

Now more than ever, making security continuous—not just a point-in-time check— is essential. Thousands of companies rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust— all in a way that's real-time and transparent.

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Skills Required

  • 8-10+ years building and running internal communications strategy
  • Proven track record executing internal comms strategy
  • Strong writer and storyteller able to translate complex or sensitive topics
  • Able to operate at strategy and execution levels (write emails, run all-hands, edit decks)
  • Executive influence and ability to partner with C-team and leadership
  • Experience partnering with People/HR on sensitive organizational communications
  • Excellent judgment and prioritization skills for competing communication requests
  • Natural sense for culture and the ability to build and protect morale through comms
  • Creative, willing to take risks and experiment with new formats and channels
  • Experience leveraging AI responsibly to amplify communications work

Vanta Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanta and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanta.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with employer-covered premiums for many employee-only plan options alongside dental, vision, and mental-health support. Plan designs are portrayed as robust with low-to-no premium options available on some offerings.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave for all parents is highlighted as fully paid and substantial in length. Family-related support is consistently presented as a core part of the package.
  • Flexible Benefits Remote-first flexibility and multiple stipends (wellness, phone/internet, home office, and commuter in hub locations) are emphasized as standard components. Flexible schedules further support differing employee needs across locations.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
361 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Our mission at Vanta is to be a layer of trust on top of cloud services, to secure the internet, increase trust in software companies, and keep consumer data safe. Think of us as your automated security and compliance expert.

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