Director of Communications

Job Description

Medium’s mission is to help people deepen their understanding of the world and discover ideas that matter. We’re a small but mighty global team building a platform where ideas are judged on the value they provide to readers, not the fleeting attention they can attract for advertisers. We’re creating the best home for reading and writing on the internet—a place where today’s smartest writers, thinkers, experts, and storytellers can share big, interesting ideas. Medium is seeking an experienced Director of Communications. As we navigate through a transformative phase, we need a skilled storyteller to help us communicate our evolving narrative. At Medium, content is our product as well as our marketing, and we believe writing is the de facto portfolio for every profession. This belief provides us with an immense opportunity to weave the stories and voices on Medium into the broader cultural discourse. Our spectrum of writing is broad and dynamic, encompassing insights from academics, expertise from authors, technical narratives from corporate blogs, and personal stories from celebrities. In this role, your task will extend beyond content creation. We need a strategic thinker who can spot potential narratives, develop engaging angles, and pitch stories effectively. The objective is to shift market perception and understanding of Medium.

What will you do?

• Craft and communicate compelling narratives that illustrate the value of a Medium subscription to current and future readers
• Develop messages that resonate with our key writer community—including professionals with first-hand experience, academics, authors, and essayists—demonstrating the value proposition of publishing on Medium
• Proactively build new and existing relationships with press outlets, creator communities, writer networks, design groups, academics, and other groups that connect to Medium’s mission
• Use breaking news on Medium as a springboard to reach audiences beyond our platform
• Collaborate with our Product and Engineering Teams to create story-driven product launches and updates
• Work closely with our Executive Team to shape and communicate Medium’s story
• Use data and analytics to measure the impact of our communications strategy and refine it over time, for example by measuring sentiment of new subscribers and tracking it over timeIdentify external thought leadership opportunities for Medium employees

Who are you?

• You have 8+ years of experience in communications or public relations
• You've built a hefty, active network
• You're a positive thinker, ready to take on a challenge
• You're familiar with Medium and love the opportunities it provides for expression and interaction
• You have inside experience with an Internet publisher and the ability to work well with multiple functions in a tech environment
• You bring unrivaled written and oral communication skills to the table

Bonus points if:

• You're a natural networker and people-person
• You already use Medium
This role represents a remarkable opportunity to contribute significantly to Medium’s narrative. We're eager to hear your story and explore how you can help us shape ours.

In addition to the new skills you'll pick up, here's what else you'll enjoy by working at Medium:

• Working with a fully distributed team: we’re totally remote and have teammates across the U.S. and in France
• Generous benefits that support your wellness and professional development
• 100% covered Medical benefits for employees
• Parental Leave & additional Family Support (Cleo)
• Covered sessions for Therapy (Spring Health) and Professional Coaches (Bravely)
• Stipends for Wellness, Learning and your home office/wifi
• Unlimited PTO, Winter Company Break, and standard company holidays

$190,000 - $230,000 a year This is a fully remote position and you can be based anywhere within the U.S. The compensation range for this position is between $190,000 - $230,000 per year (base salary) + equity and benefits, and is dependent on years and depth of experience. At Medium, we foster an inclusive, supportive, fun and challenging team environment. We value having a team that is made up of a diverse set of backgrounds and respect the healthy expression of diverse opinions. We embrace experimentation and the examination of all kinds of ideas through reasoning and testing. Come join us as we continue to change the world of digital media. Medium is an equal opportunity employer. Apply for this job