Communication Director

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Who We Are:

KeepTruckin is on a mission to modernize the trucking industry. With the leading fleet management platform, we are bringing trucks online and fundamentally changing the way freight is moved on our roads. 

We see our hard work rewarded in tangible ways every day and we believe that intelligence is most powerful when paired with humility. We’re motivated by the opportunity to impact and improve every facet of a trillion-dollar industry that touches everyone’s lives. KeepTruckin is proud to be a Forbes Cloud 100 company, a 2020 Career-Launching Company by Wealthfront and named a Forbes Best Startup Employer 2020.

About the Role:

We are seeking a strong story teller and communications leader to join our team as a Comms Director. In this role, you’ll work cross-functionally with executive leadership and go-to-market teams at KeepTruckin to evangelize how KeepTruckin’s best-in-class technology creates better safety and efficiency outcomes for fleets across North America. 

We’re looking for someone to help boost the presence of KeepTruckin externally. We’ve got an amazing brand story, and you’re going to help tell it. The ideal candidate can pivot from working with our CEO on keynote speeches, to pitching buzzworthy media stories, to completing analyst briefings all in one day. This role lives and breathes relationships — they’re strategic and well connected, and can help amplify the best-in-class product we have built at KeepTruckin and how it uniquely solves customers’ problems. This role will have a high level of ownership and visibility across the organization.

What You'll Do:

  • Own all external communications, including media relations, analyst relations, thought leadership initiatives, social media, awards, and more
  • Create and implement press-worthy national and regional media campaigns 
  • Develop stories and compelling narratives that highlight KeepTruckin’s platform, customers, network, and partner ecosystem
  • Drive a steady drumbeat of stories, content, and buzz about KeepTruckin to the market
  • Provide expertise and support to the KeepTruckin team in brand awareness and crisis management
  • Work closely with the industry experts to ensure effective thought leadership and ongoing relevance 
  • Partner with the product marketing, design, and growth marketing teams on new product launches, customer stories, and growth marketing initiatives
  • Collaborate closely with KeepTruckin’s internal communications team

What We're Looking For:

  • 10+ years of experience in a communications role or relevant role
  • Proven track record generating coverage, and strong existing relationships with tech and business press
  • Experience in managing and working with external agencies 
  • Excellent communication, writing, and storytelling skills — has previous writing samples to point to
  • Communications leader with excellent executive presence
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment, a high-energy go-getter
  • Strong project management skills

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of KeepTruckin's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. 

Please do not let an arrest or conviction record prevent you from applying for employment at KT. KT considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our headquarters are located in the heart of the city’s bustling South of Market (SOMA) neighborhood, a short walk from major public transit lines.

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