Octane is a Fintech company whose mission is to connect people with their passions. The transaction process for large purchases such as powersports, RVs, boats, and home improvements is slow and frustrating, but Octane is changing that through automated underwriting, innovative credit products, and financing through our in-house lender Roadrunner Financial. Octane reaches millions of enthusiasts through editorial brands like Cycle World and Cycle Volta and helps consumers buy their favorite products with instant, frictionless financing on Octane.co. Octane is revolutionizing lending in under-served verticals that account for tens of billions of dollars in annual transactions.

Octane is gaining traction quickly with customers, as evidenced by growth in originations through our platform of more than $1B since inception. Octane works with more than 3,500 merchants in the USA and offers promotional financing with low rates for more than 40 OEM brands. Because we’re the platform and the lender, we have both high growth and positive unit economics - rare for a fintech. We have raised more than $192M in capital from leading investors, including Valar Ventures, IA Ventures, Contour Venture Partners, Third Prime, Progressive Insurance and Citi Ventures and our lending securities are rated AA by Standard & Poor’s.

We’re seeking a Senior Communications Associate to help us tell our story to the world. Your mission will be to help us drive our narrative and build our brand across channels and audiences. Reporting to the Director of Communications and Brand, you’ll join a broader team of passionate marketers, designers and comms professionals. 

This is an exciting role at a pivotal moment in our journey as you will help shape our brand.The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is willing to roll up their sleeves, and works collaboratively across functions. If you’re a creative, versatile comms professional who wants to make a massive impact in a market with infinite potential, this opportunity is for you.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop communications deliverables and campaigns to drive brand awareness across various audiences (media; investors; the fintech community; Powersports, OPE, RV, and marine dealers/OEMs/consumers; prospective hires; employees; etc.)
• In collaboration with the rest of the Communications and Brand team, help define and uphold Octane’s brand identity and guidelines
• Create message houses for key initiatives; ensure consistent voice and messaging across channels (internally and externally)
• Assist with various brand-building initiatives including award and speaking applications, webinars, conferences, trade shows, and other events 
• Draft press releases, bylines, op eds, blogs, thought leadership pieces, talking points, briefings etc.; prep leaders for engagements and work with our PR agency to secure ongoing media coverage 
• Own social media editorial calendar, deliverables, and execution; work with designers to develop visual assets
• Work alongside the HR team in developing and maintaining content on various recruiting platforms to position Octane to prospective employees
• Support internal communications activities and initiatives to drive alignment and engagement

Requirements 

• 4+ years of experience in corporate communications in an agency or in-house setting
• A creative, detail-oriented self-starter with a proven ability to develop and repurpose compelling content across channels and audiences
• Experienced in a wide range of communications activities such as PR, branding, social media, MarComms, events, internal comms, and employer branding
• A storyteller with excellent written and verbal communication skills who is comfortable advising all seniority levels on comms best practices
• Familiar with the broader media landscape (tech/business/top tier media preferred; powersports, RV, or marine trade media a bonus); experience with influencers a plus
• An adaptable multi-tasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable navigating ambiguity and tackling white space
• Proven experience working across departments/clients understanding different audiences and needs associated with those departments (ie Marketing, Sales, Product, HR, IR, Legal)
• Bachelor's Degree (BA) in Communications, Marketing, English, Liberal Arts, or relevant field

Benefits:

• Robust Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Generous Parental Leave
• Up to 5 weeks time off (self-managed)
• Retirement Plan (401k) with Company non-elective contribution AND company match!
• Educational Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement up to $3K/year 
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term / Long Term Disability
• Team Activities (remotely)
• Robust Ancillary benefits including accident insurance, hospital insurance, etc

Octane Lending is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment.

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