Head of Corporate Communications & PR (Exec - Reporting to CEO)

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Who We Are

Verkada is the leading physical security platform to protect people, assets and privacy. Designed with simplicity in mind, Verkada’s five product lines - video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms and visitor management - provide seamless visibility through an integrated secure cloud-based software platform. Over 8,700 organizations worldwide trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, frictionless scalability and cutting-edge innovation.


Overview

As the Head of Corporate Communications and PR, you will report and work directly with Verkada’s CEO and leadership team. Your team will build and execute on global strategies across corporate reputation, crisis communication, policy, public and media relations, internal and external communication, and product launches.


Responsibilities

  • In partnership with the marketing and leadership team, set the roadmap for Verkada’s global PR strategy and corporate communication.
  • Foresee areas of crisis/risk and proactively execute on communication strategies to safeguard Verkada’s reputation across internal and external audiences (especially around industry specific topics: privacy, data, surveillance, etc.).
  • Navigate intense communication needs with rapid response, sound split-tree decision making and a variety of end-to-end solutions knowing only one will be used.
  • Prepare and pitch multiple response strategies, and build messaging for all possible outcomes / involved audiences.
  • Earn media opportunities for company announcements, product launches, and executive highlights.
  • Understand and evolve Verkada’s global reputation and value as we continue to capitalize on new and existing market opportunities.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in communication and PR with relevant industry experience.
  • Expertise in building and executing on corporate reputation and crisis communication strategies.
  • Expertise in identifying PR risk factors as it pertains to surveillance, data, and privacy.
  • Proven track record of managing external/internal communication strategies for high-growth startups in the public eye.
  • Experienced navigating intense communication needs with high-profile individuals.

US Perks & Benefits

- Generous company paid medical, dental & vision insurance coverage 

- Unlimited paid time off & 11 companywide paid holidays 

- Wellness allowance 

- Commuter benefits 

- Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily 

- Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits


Verkada is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work. A big part of that effort is support for members and allies of our internal communities like Women at Verkada, Pride at Verkada, Multicultural at Verkada and Parents at Verkada.


Verkada requires the successful completion of a background check, including a criminal record check, as a condition of employment. 

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An Insider's view of Verkada Inc

How does the company support your career growth?

Verkada is a company with a lot of opportunity and challenges waiting to be tackled. It really is a place where you get to "create your own destiny" while being a part of something great.

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What are Verkada Inc Perks + Benefits

Verkada Inc Benefits Overview

As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. We offer flexible PTO, catered lunch and dinner every day, commuter benefits, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness benefits, paid parental leave, fun celebrations, and more!

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Throughout the year we partner with different nonprofits and use our proceeds from internal fundraisers to support their causes.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Mandated unconscious bias training
Twice a year we hold a mandatory unconscious bias training for all employees to strengthen our culture and reaffirm our commitment to diversity.
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
We offer three different ERGs and will continue to add more as we the company continues to grow.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Company equity
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education stipend

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