Director, Brand and Communications at Kickstarter

Kickstarter, the crowdfunding platform for creative projects in film, games, music, art, design and technology, is hiring a Director, Brand and Communications for its Brand Marketing team, reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer. The director will shape how the brand appears in culture, serve as in-house communications lead and act as senior partner to the PR agency.

What you'll be doing

• Spot emerging cultural conversations and opportunities where Kickstarter can credibly contribute
• Generate bold ideas and mobilise teams to turn them into campaigns, partnerships and stories
• Build clear narratives about Kickstarter's brand, business, products, creators and impact
• Lead proactive media relations and build relationships with journalists, creators and cultural leaders
• Maintain a steady pipeline of stories across business, tech, culture and creative-industry outlets
• Lead day-to-day work with the PR agency, providing direction and accountability
• Advise executives on positioning, executive communications, reputation and emerging issues
• Coordinate with Growth, Product, Outreach, Content & Editorial, Social, Partnerships and other teams for a cohesive story
• Lead integrated brand and cultural programmes from insight through amplification
• Set goals and success measures linking awareness and reputation to business growth
• Lead and develop a high-performing team with a culture of creativity and execution

What we're looking for

• Significant senior-level experience in brand communications, cultural marketing, PR or a combination
• Exceptional cultural fluency and a strong point of view on creative culture
• A track record of turning original ideas into campaigns, stories or partnerships
• Deep relationships with major media, journalists, cultural connectors, creators and industry leaders
• Strong communications judgement and the ability to make complex stories clear
• Experience leading PR agencies and internal teams with measurable accountabilityAbility to balance long-term brand building with fast-moving cultural opportunities
• Strong executive presence and experience advising senior leaders
• A collaborative leadership style that builds momentum without relying on formal authority
• Understanding of measuring brand equity, share of voice and full-funnel performance
• A genuine connection to Kickstarter's mission and respect for its creator and backer communities

What's on offer

• Salary: the range for this role in the United States is US$185,000 - US$215,000
• Fully remote work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues
• Fully employer-paid health plan offerings
• 16 paid vacation days, 10 sick days, paid holidays and a company-wide winter break
• 25 volunteer hours per year
• Parental leave: 18 weeks for primary caregivers and 16 weeks for secondary caregivers, plus fertility and family planning resources
• 401(k) with a 3% safe harbour contribution
• Annual stipends: US$3,000 (prorated) for remote working, wellness, health and fitness, plus a US$500 Role Development Stipend
• A four-day working week
• Talented colleagues who blend creative work into their jobs

Equal opportunities

Kickstarter is an equal opportunity employer. It works to ensure a fair and consistent interview process, celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Official Kickstarter communications come only email addresses.