Director, Public Relations

Thumbtack

THUMBTACK HELPS MILLIONS OF PEOPLE CONFIDENTLY CARE FOR THEIR HOMES. Thumbtack is the one app you need to take care of and improve your home — from personalized guidance to AI tools and a best-in-class hiring experience. Every day in every county of the U.S., people turn to Thumbtack to complete urgent repairs, seasonal maintenance and bigger improvements. We help homeowners know which projects to do, when to do them and who to hire from our growing community of 300,000 local service businesses. If making an impact inspires you, join us. Imagine what we’ll build together. ABOUT THE BRAND AND COMMS TEAM The Brand & Communications teams are the storytelling engine for Thumbtack building belief in who we are, what we do and the impact we make. Our team is the ‘emotional backbone’ of the company, comprised of strategists, designers, writers, producers, and both internal and external comms specialists. By combining strategic storytelling, bold creativity, and purposeful communication, we grow brand equity that strengthens demand, engagement, partnerships, and long-term trust–and we do it from the inside out.   ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for a Director, Public Relations who is ready to build something. This role isn’t about inheriting a playbook but about writing one. You’ll own Thumbtack’s earned media strategy and reputation at a moment when the narrative is being shaped in real time, the media landscape is shifting constantly, and the opportunity to say something genuinely differentiated has never been greater. This is a role for someone who draws energy from ambiguity, challenges conventional PR thinking, and understands how AI and algorithmic discovery are reshaping the media landscape in real time. As a senior leader accountable for how Thumbtack shows up in the world, you’ll translate bold ambition into stories that land authentically with customers, media and stakeholders and you’ll build the systems, relationships and team culture to do with consistency and courage.   WHAT YOU’LL DO * Define and own a PR strategy built for a brand in motion, one that moves with the narrative, anticipates the media landscape, and isn't afraid to pioneer spaces without a roadmap * Serve as the senior voice and strategic lead for all earned media, narrative development, and crisis management working to connect Thumbtack's why to stories that resonate across consumer, trade, and corporate channels * Lead integrated comms campaigns end to end: from story development and spokesperson prep through pitch execution and coverage analysis * Build, hire, and develop a high-performing team and agency ecosystem, attracting talent who shares a bias for bold, intentional storytelling * Design and continuously improve workflows, messaging frameworks, and rapid-response systems that enable speed and creative conviction * Operate as a strategic business partner to senior stakeholders focusing on shaping narrative proactively and building the function’s credibility as a driver of business outcomes, not as an executor of comms tasks * Foster a culture of accountability, creative risk-taking, and resilience while role modeling Thumbtack's values and leading through change   IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU MUST BRING * 10+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or earned media, with 3+ years of demonstrated people leadership * A track record of building (not just executing) PR strategy with examples of work that challenged norms and/or created new narrative territories * The instinct and courage to operate without a pre-existing playbook, and the discipline to build one that others can follow * Fluency in how stories move through a modern media landscape (inclusive of how earned media interacts with algorithmic discovery, AI-generated summaries and shifting audience trust) and the judgement to navigate it with clarity and conviction * Strong editorial judgment and the ability to identify, shape, and protect stories that are genuinely differentiated * A leadership style that raises the ambition of the people around you, someone who changes how a company thinks, not just what it does   EXPECTED SALARY RANGES * For candidates living in Ontario and British Columbia, the expected salary range for the role is currently $181,100 - $234,300 Note: Thumbtack uses AI tools to support our resume screening process. However, our Recruiting team’s expertise and judgment guide hiring decisions. Actual offered salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as calibrated job level, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Thumbtack embraces diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. We also will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law. Thumbtack is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact: recruitingops@thumbtack.com. For information about how Thumbtack collects, uses, and shares personal information about job applicants, please see our Job Applicant Privacy Policy. We put as much craftsmanship into candidate safety as we do into the hiring experience itself. While scammers may try to impersonate our team, we’ll never ask you for money, banking info, or SSNs during hiring. Check out our blueprint on how to spot the fakes.

Roblox

Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators.  At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there.  A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone. As the Director of MENA Public Policy you will develop and implement an engagement strategy with key policymakers, stakeholders, and opinion leaders across MENA. The successful candidate will oversee critical issues including, but not limited to, gaming, child safety, artificial intelligence, privacy, and consumer protection. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, driven to develop and execute creative strategies that advance Roblox’s business and priorities within the region. This position is based in Dubai and reports directly to the Head of Public Policy, Europe and MENA. The Director of MENA Public Policy will play a critical part in shaping Roblox's future in the country by establishing and executing effective public policy strategies. This role is instrumental in ensuring compliance, addressing policy issues, and fostering strong relationships with external partners, ultimately contributing to a safer and more engaging environment for Roblox's global community of developers and creators.   You Will * Maintain and build relationships with regional policymakers and political figures * Identify, monitor, and analyze policy issues affecting Roblox in MENA * Develop and execute policy strategies around issues important to Roblox * Assist the wider public policy team on ongoing projects and initiatives * Advise Roblox internal stakeholders on policy matters as inputs to the development of our products and business operations * Articulate Roblox’s public policy positions and produce briefing papers and consultation responses * Empowered to fully pursue both your personal life and career goals, with support to take on increasing responsibilities and calculated risks for growth   You Have * Bachelor's degree or higher in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, International Relations, Media, Technology, or related field of study or equivalent * 10+ years of experience working with policymakers and stakeholders in MENA * Deep knowledge of the MENA policymaking and public opinion process * Extensive experience in intelligence collection and analysis, strategy development, project management, cross-functional partnership * Strong communication skills, verbal and written   YOU ARE * Passionate about public policy issues in MENA * A solutions-driven and results-oriented strategic thinker * A dynamic and engaging presenter with stellar oral delivery * Detail-oriented, with strong communication, planning and organizational skills * Self-directed, with the ability to define your own work and processes * A team player, who values collaboration and partnership * You are a professional who approaches every individual as a client, regardless of their position, maintaining a calm and professional demeanor Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted). Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations to candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process. For US based roles only, please note the Company may not be able to employ candidates for this role who have United States work authorization related to certain U.S. visa categories, or support future H-1B sponsorship at this time.

Kickstarter

Kickstarter is the leading crowdfunding platform for creative projects across film, games, music, art, design, and technology. Since our founding in 2009, our mission to help bring creative projects to life has been powered by the people behind the work. Together, we’ve helped creators around the world launch creative projects that have generated billions of dollars in pledges. That same commitment extends inward. Rooted in shared values, Kickstarter invests in the growth and success of our team, treating employees as whole people and empowering them with the autonomy and space to participate in decisions that shape their work and our company. Kickstarter is seeking a passionate and strategic Account Director, Design & Technology to join our Outreach team. This role sits at the heart of our efforts to connect with and support creators, playing a vital role in driving engagement and ensuring creators have the resources and guidance they need to succeed on our platform. Reporting to the Head of Design & Technology, the Account Director, Design & Technology will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement outreach strategies, cultivate relationships within creative communities, and advocate for creators' needs internally. As the key contributor to the company's strategy in the Design & Technology categories, this role works across functions to develop and maintain key relationships and partnerships to strengthen Kickstarter's community of Design & Technology creators. You are responsible for maintaining and growing market share in the category through hitting key targets for acquisition of new business and retention of priority creators. The ideal candidate is a proactive, relationship-driven professional with a deep understanding of Design & Technology; strong communication skills; and a passion for empowering creators to bring their projects to life. The salary for this role in the United States is $113,600. CREATOR ENGAGEMENT & SUPPORT * Build and strengthen relationships with creators in Kickstarter’s community, connecting with promising businesses and individuals who could use Kickstarter to bring impactful projects to life. * Track creator interactions using Kickstarter’s CRM, ensuring adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs) for curation and outreach support. * Own relationships with top-tier creators in the category of focus, assuring consistent communication to retain their business and collaborating with Kickstarter’s creator success team to support their launches. COMMUNITY EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT * Develop and refine category-specific educational resources in collaboration with internal teams to better support creators. * Identify opportunities to educate and empower creators by sharing best practices, industry insights, and platform resources. * Serve as the face of Kickstarter within the category of focus, working with Kickstarter’s Communications and Marketing teams to pursue press appearances as well as in-person and virtual one-to-many community development opportunities. PARTNERSHIP & ECOSYSTEM BUILDING * Establish and strengthen relationships with institutions and partners within the broader creative ecosystem to build Kickstarter’s referral pipeline. * Collaborate with industry stakeholders to expand Kickstarter's reach and visibility within key creative communities. Event Strategy & Representation * Contribute to Kickstarter’s strategy for industry events, attending as a representative to engage with creators and industry audiences through networking and public speaking opportunities. * Leverage events to connect with new and returning creators, positioning Kickstarter as the go-to platform for their funding needs. Strategic Outreach & Growth * Contribute to the strategy for category of focus, collaborating across the company to meet key targets for revenue, creator retention, and growth. * Advocate for Kickstarter in a competitive funding landscape, identifying and pitching new prospective creators while working to re-engage and win back those exploring alternate funding paths. * Gather market intelligence on industry trends and competing platforms to inform outreach strategies and positioning. Product Adoption & Feedback Loop * Support the development and rollout of new product features and services by recruiting beta participants and driving adoption among priority creators. * Serve as an internal champion for the needs of creators, surfacing feedback on product, policies, and user experience to internal stakeholders and collaborating across teams to enhance the creator experience. CONTENT & MARKETING COLLABORATION * Utilize Kickstarter’s category-specific curation channels to showcase creators' work and collaborate with marketing teams to feature priority creators across brand channels. * Develop strategies to highlight success stories and inspire new creators to engage with Kickstarter. ABOUT YOU * You have at least 5 years of professional experience working in Design & Technology, including a network of connections with the community and industry knowledge. * You have strong knowledge of Design & Technology and an understanding of what makes projects in these areas a good fit for Kickstarter. * You have a demonstrated ability to collaborate and execute on strategic plans that get data-driven results. * You have exceptional communication skills: adept at speaking and presenting to small and large groups, speaking to the press, and able to represent Kickstarter in a positive light at industry events. * You have a strong sense of what makes projects within your categories of focus stand out — with the ability to assess quality, innovation, creativity, and clarity of presentation when reviewing a campaign independently. * Bonus points if you are a creator within your categories of focus, an entrepreneur, and/or a Kickstarter creator. * Bonus points if you have professional experience and connections within an area of potential for Kickstarter (i.e. a domain where we don't already have a strong audience). Our Fully Virtual Team We’re currently able to support employees based in the following US locations: CA, CO, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, OR, SC, VA, VT, and WA. We're also able to support employees in the United Kingdom. If you live in—or are willing to move to—any of these locations, we look forward to your application! If there is a required or preferred location for an open role, it will be listed in the job description. Kickstarter is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity, and we are committed to an inclusive work environment. Reminder to applicants: Authentic communications from Kickstarter will always originate from official Kickstarter email domains (@kickstarter.com). Exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of anyone who claims to be representing Kickstarter on other platforms. Please reach out to Kickstarter’s Help Center to report potentially fraudulent contact here: https://help.kickstarter.com/hc/en-us/requests/new