Director of External & Executive Communications

Responsibilities

• Help define and own Moloco's external communications strategy, leading the day-to-day of our global PR programs and evolving the function as the company scales
• Build and execute an integrated executive communications program, developing narratives, managing speaking and awards opportunities, and shaping the public profiles of Moloco's senior leaders
• Partner with senior leaders across the company on communications strategy, coaching them on how to share Moloco's story effectively with external audiences
• Personally pitch and cultivate relationships with journalists, analysts, and influencers across key markets and beats — from trade and business media to emerging platforms and content partnerships
• Build a modern global external communications strategy that combines earned media, owned content, social and influencer engagement, and strategic storytelling partnerships
• Manage and optimize agency relationships across multiple markets, ensuring message consistency while adapting to local dynamics
• Navigate cultural and regulatory differences in communications approaches across North America, EMEA, APAC, and other key regions
• Anticipate issues and coordinate across Communications, Legal, People, and executive leadership to ensure timely, accurate, and trusted external communications in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment

• Comprehensive health and wellness:
  Competitive health (100% coverage for you), dental, vision and life insurance for you and your family. In addition, enjoy membership to Calm, Headspace, Spring Health, as well as fitness and health reimbursements
• Professional development: $2,500 Learning and Development stipend annually to grow yourself professionally
• Food and snacks:
  Enjoy lunch on us. We bring lunch in for employees everyday, In addition, our kitchens are filled with healthy snacks and beverages for you to enjoy
• Paid parental leave:
  Our parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers have you covered when you welcome a new child into your family
• Unlimited vacation:
  We encourage team members to take time off to relax and recharge with our flexible paid time off policy. We also offer leave time for various reasons
• Financial benefits:
  
  We provide equity and generous retirement benefits that help you prepare for your future. In addition, home office setup and phone, internet and transportation reimbursements

• Strong global communications experience with demonstrated understanding of regional media landscapes, cultural nuances, and local market dynamics
• 8-10 years of strategic communications experience with significant experience in external and executive communications at a high-growth startup or public company
• Experience building and running executive communications programs, including thought leadership, speaking strategy, and media preparation for senior leaders
• High judgment and discretion, with experience navigating sensitive communications in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment
• Genuine curiosity about AI and how it’s changing the way we work, as well as an eagerness to bring that curiosity into how we build and run our communications function
• Active media relationships and exceptional writing ability, with an ability to personally execute and own key initiatives
• Demonstrated B2B communications expertise, with the ability to reach technical buyers, business decision-makers, and C‑suite executives across global markets
• Proven track record building or transforming an external communications function, with clear impact on brand reputation, media presence, and executive profile
• Proven ability to manage agency relationships across multiple markets, driving consistency and quality at scale