Esper is experiencing hyper growth! We’re the industry’s first DevOps SaaS platform designed to provide a simple, safe, and secure way for engineering and DevOps teams to release applications and manage smart Android devices. Our device infrastructure enables developer, mid-market orgs, and enterprise fleets of 100,000+ devices to deliver their software as a service. Esper has rapidly-growing global customer adoption among some of the world’s most innovative major brands in retail, hospitality, logistics, and healthcare.

About the Role 

Are you the connective tissue between the organization? Do you thrive in making the complex simple? Are you an exceptional communicator who knows how to tell stories at different altitudes? 

We’re looking for someone who can partner with our business leaders to draft communications in a way that brings our culture, purpose, vision, and strategy to life. In this role you will build, drive and implement a communication plan inclusive of executive communications, HR communications, and all major internal communications from global to regional updates. The Director also manages and provides strategic guidance, logistics and messaging for all major internal events (virtual, onsite and offsite). This position works at the epicenter of everything that is going on at Esper.

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You'll Have Ownership Of

• Building the internal and executive communications function from the ground up
• Have overall accountability for global internal comms. Own our existing company-wide communication channels including the all-hands meeting and external leadership team meetings. Build out an internal wiki and additional communication channels
• Provide training and messaging skill development for management teams to support them in the delivery of team meetings
• Define and instrument a cohesive voice for the company
• Lead executive communications both internally and externally. Prep executives for speaking engagements and ghostwrite on their behalf
• Partner with executives to help draft and refine company-wide communications that provide employees with the right information at the right time
• Serve as the crisis management communications lead ensuring involvement with the key stakeholders in an efficient and timely manner
• Develop key messages, all-employee communications, digital content and internal storytelling content
• Support and partner with the leadership to develop employee resource groups including the strategy and planning of programs for key themes or areas of interest
• Create and implement ongoing metrics, both qualitative and quantitative, to measure success of internal communications programs
• Proactively assess communication tools, channels, and rules of engagement and design a scalable communications infrastructure for our global team

You Have The Following Skills And Experience

• 6+ years of relevant work experience in communications, marketing, consulting, or equivalent practical experience
• Organizational communication skills, are a self-starter with demonstrated ability and willingness to roll up sleeves and execute
• Skilled in writing, visual design and a great attention to detail
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, successfully working against timelines
• Experience with executives and building cross-functional relationships
• Experience overseeing internal communications and employer branding for a fast growing technology company

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision 90% covered by the company
• 401K with a company match that vests immediately
• Monthly phone and Internet reimbursement
• Unlimited time off policy with a mandatory 2 weeks time off (minimum)
• Catered lunches
• Wide variety of snacks in the office 
• Each new employee gets access to LinkedIn Learning, which is paid for by Esper because we want employees to continue to grow personally and professionally 
• Ergonomics standup desks with 35” curved widescreen monitors for each employee
• Mac or PC, depending on your OS preference
• Team hikes and other events (e.g. mini-golf, etc.) on a monthly basis

This is a perfect opportunity for someone looking to join a fast-growing tech startup. This is an in-person role based out of our Bellevue office.

What we think makes us special

Esper is a fast-growing, well-funded company where everyone matters and you can see your impact daily. We trust our teammates and offer intense ownership and therefore accountability. We’re inventing the future and building something special. The team really enjoys what we do and cares about your input. We don’t hire just to fill a spot, we want you to make a difference. 

As you help us build this special company, Esper will take care of you. We offer flexible vacation, regular hack-days, competitive pay and benefits, and room for advancement. We hire capable veterans so we avoid the drama and trust in each other’s work. Our worldwide footprint mixes different cultures for a unique experience. We also like to have fun because we play just as hard as we work.