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Integrated Communications Director

Human Interest
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2025

Human Interest is on a mission to ensure that people in all lines of work have access to retirement benefits.

Nearly half of all working Americans are not saving enough for their future. Too often it's because they are employed by a company that doesn't offer a retirement plan. Human Interest is changing that by making it affordable and accessible for small and medium-sized businesses to offer employees a path to financial independence through retirement savings.

We're a high-growth tech company changing the retirement industry. We've raised more than $700M in primary and secondary financings and are backed by a number of investors.

About the role

The Integrated Communications Director is a key driver of Human Interest's mission to make financial independence accessible to all. This role is responsible for elevating Human Interest's profile within the industry, creating broad awareness of our innovative solutions, and positioning the company as a leader in the financial wellness space. By managing external public relations initiatives and collaborating with internal teams, including Product, Operations, and Planning, this role ensures that our brand is amplified through compelling communications, unique customer insights, and impactful storytelling. Additionally, this role supports content operations and compliance coordination, ensuring that all materials align with our brand voice and strategic objectives.

What you get to do every day

  • Manage relationships with external PR agencies to drive strategic initiatives and secure media placements that amplify Human Interest's thought leadership and brand awareness.
  • Develop and execute communication plans aligned with marketing campaigns and corporate objectives.
  • Coordinate media requests, draft press releases, and prepare executives for interviews and public appearances.
  • Plan and develop news releases by conducting in-depth research within the organization, preparing briefs, and drafting content in collaboration with Product, Operations, and Planning teams.
  • Create briefing materials for executives ahead of media availability to ensure alignment and preparedness.
  • Oversee content archiving to ensure all materials are organized and easily accessible.
  • Coordinate with compliance teams to ensure all communications meet regulatory standards.
  • Conduct ad hoc content reviews and provide copyediting support as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the role

  • 10 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or a related field.
  • Portfolio of published work including news articles, press releases, bylines, and / or thought leadership.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in content management systems and digital asset management tools.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience collaborating with external agencies and managing vendor relationships.
  • Analytical mindset with experience using performance metrics to drive strategy.
  • Intellectually curious. You ask questions to get to the heart of an issue.
  • Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
  • Experience in the fintech or financial services industry.
  • Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, Smartsheet, or similar project management platforms.
  • Demonstrated success in media relations and securing high-impact coverage.
  • Why you will love working at Human Interest

    Mission - Highly collaborative startup dedicated to supporting employee engagement and growth.

    Culture - Our operating principles define how we come together as a team to do our work. They reflect Human Interest's unique view on what's important and what's right.

  • Customer obsession
  • Long-term orientation
  • Autonomous and accountable teams
  • Fundamental optimism
  • Compensation - The base salary for this position spans $155,000- $175,000 and represents the minimum in our lowest geographic region to a maximum in our highest geographic region. The salary that we offer to a new employee within this range is based on their location within the US, their relevant job-related skills, and experience.

    Benefits -

  • A great 401(k) plan : Our own! Our 401(k) includes a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4% of compensation (immediately vested) and $0 plan fees.
  • Top-of-the-line health plans, as well as dental and vision insurance.
  • Generous PTO and parental leave policies.
  • Employee Resource Groups including Veterans, Lift Ev'ry Voice, Pride, LatinX, Families, and Women in Tech.
  • The vast majority of our positions can be 100% remote.
  • We're a great place to work (but don't take our word for it)

    Here's a list of our awards and accolades :

  • Certified as a Great Place To Work (2023-2025)
  • Fortune Best Place to Work in the Bay Area (2024)
  • Best Places to Work by Built In (2023-2024)
  • America's Best Startup Employers by Forbes (2020-2022, 2024)
  • Human Interest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran or military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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    Salary : $155,000 - $175,000

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