Director of Communications

Job Description

Domino Data Lab is helping Data Science teams at model-driven companies accelerate breakthrough research, increase collaboration, and rapidly deliver high-impact models. Our customers are sophisticated analytical organizations including Allstate, Dell, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Backed by Sequoia Capital, Zetta Venture Partners, Bloomberg Beta, and Coatue Management, we are at the epicenter of the data science revolution: helping companies build better cars, develop more effective medicine, or simply recommend the best song to play next.

Domino is looking for a dynamic, passionate, and innovative Director of Communications to join a world-class team where you will play a strategic role in the growth of the Domino brand. Reporting to the CMO, this individual will work with the marketing team, executive staff, and teams across the business to scale the Domino story as we enter the next phase of our high-growth journey. In this role, you will create and drive opportunities to tell compelling customer and technology stories that showcase the value of Domino, our solutions, and our vision to help the world run on models.

A successful candidate must have extensive public and analyst relations experience within the technology sector, demonstrate outstanding writing skills, and have a passion for building, promoting and expanding global brands.

Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate brings a unique combination of analyst and public relations experience, as well as enterprise software domain knowledge, technical acumen, and the ability to translate what is happening in the market and customer base to create excitement with press and analysts.

• Build and manage a robust, forward-thinking influencer plan with industry analysts, press and other stakeholders to drive Domino’s vision, perspective, and story.
• Secure a regular cadence of top-tier placements for Domino across tech and mainstream press. Key to this is working with our product marketing and field organizations to understand what’s new and exciting, and working with our PR agency to create compelling pitches for relevant press and analysts.
• Develop and lead programs that engage prospects, customers and industry influencers.
• Manage contracts, programs, briefings, inquiries and assessments with key analysts at Gartner, Forrester Research, et al.
• Develop, manage and execute PR and social media plans to amplify customer stories, innovative product launches, and company announcements while maintaining and refining the Domino voice.
• Write press releases, blogs, social media posts and other collateral across all market-facing channels.
• Own and manage relationships with vendors, industry analyst firms and other key external partners and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in PR and AR, preferably with 5+ years working in enterprise software.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, marketing, public relations, business or related subject.
• Excellent writing skills across a wide range of artifacts, from press releases to blog posts to contributed content/articles.
• Expertise with social media strategies, tools, and execution.
• The ability to establish relationships and build trust with reporters, industry analysts, customers, partners, and colleagues across the company.
• Knowledge of major analyst firm business models, processes, and online resources (Gartner, Forrester, etc.) and experience working with them.
• A team-first orientation and a bias for action.

• Competitive compensation, commission, and equity package
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits for both you and your dependents
• 401k retirement plan
• Flexible time off and paid parental leave
• Open office with access to company leaders and tools for remote employees to stay connected
• Opportunity to work with passionate people in a mission-driven company defining a quickly growing field
• Catered lunch 3x a week, snacks, and weekly Happy Hours in our San Francisco office
• Pre-tax commuter benefits

Domino Data Lab celebrates diversity and welcomes equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.