Vanta

Director, Communications

Vanta$130K — $180K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-12+ years of communications experience, either in-house or agency.
  • Strong writing skills with expertise in AI, B2B, SaaS, and security sectors.
  • Established relationships with both traditional and new media outlets.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and drive alignment.
  • Curiosity and willingness to integrate AI responsibly into communications strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Drive execution of external communications strategies with internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with external PR agencies to enhance media outreach in tech and security sectors.
  • Expand thought-leadership initiatives around AI, security, and trust.
  • Integrate storytelling from first-party data into corporate messaging and media coverage.
  • Coordinate internal communications efforts for company-wide alignment and clarity.
  • Partner with teams to improve operational efficiency in communication processes.
  • Utilize AI to enhance communication efforts and strategic impact.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with most employee premiums covered.
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents.
  • Health and wellness stipend available.
  • Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipends.
  • Matching 401(k) contributions with immediate vesting.
  • Flexible PTO policy along with 80 hours of sick time.
  • Opportunities for virtual team building and company-wide events.
Full Job Description
As the Director of Communications at Vanta you'll be part of a growing Communications & Content team responsible for telling Vanta's company story across external and internal audiences,including media, influencers and 3rd party validators, customers, prospects and partners.

The Director of Communications will lead and drive our integrated communications program, increasing awareness of Vanta and our market leadership across external and internal audiences.

This role is a critical member of our team focused on amplifying Vanta's brand and market vision, driving both enterprise and start-up credibility and illustrating the value we deliver for global customers across traditional and new media audiences. The ideal candidate is a hands-on communications pro with a passion for crafting compelling corporate narratives, developing close relationships with key industry influencers, and working across teams to drive results.

We're looking for a critical thinker with strong writing and communication skills, deep AI/B2B/SaaS/Security product knowledge, a wide network of relationships across traditional and new media, excitement to experiment with AI and a passion for pioneering the future of trust.

What you'll do as a Director of Communications at Vanta:
  • Drive the execution of our external communications strategy in partnership with internal stakeholders including product and growth marketing, content, analyst relations and leadership teams.
  • Work closely with external PR agency partners to craft and execute our communications strategy focusing on global top-tier business, tech, and security media across traditional and new (media (Substack, podcasts, influencers).
  • Grow and diversify our thought-leadership around topics of AI, security, trust in an agentic world, and the future of automation and uncover new channels to increase Vanta brand awareness.
  • Integrate our first party data storytelling program (Trust Signals) into executive thought leadership, external messaging, and earned media coverage.
  • Partner cross functionally on external events and brand marketing opportunities to amplify Vanta's leadership in Agentic Trust Develop and execute internal communications moments including monthly All Hands; internal newsletter for cross-company alignment; and more.
  • Partner with Operations, Marketing and Leadership teams on a variety of operational efficiency initiatives aimed at improving how we work and communicate as a fast-growing global organization.
  • Use AI with strong judgment and taste to scale our efforts and increase impact.

How to be successful in this role:
  • 10-12+ years of experience in Communications either in-house, agency or a combination of both
  • You have deep new and traditional media relationships, strong writing skills, a finger on the pulse of AI/B2B/Security trends, and excitement to experiment with AI.
  • You're an all-around Comms rockstar with a passion for both external and internal communications initiatives.
  • You're a self-starter who loves working across different teams in the company to drive alignment and clarity.
  • Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact.


What you can expect as a Vanta'n:
  • Industry-competitive salary and equity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans
  • 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents
  • Health & wellness stipend
  • Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
  • Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office
  • Family planning benefits
  • Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
  • Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time
  • 11 company-paid holidays
  • Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events!
  • Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, Tel Aviv, and Sydney

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors and may vary based on candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials.

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About Vanta

Vanta is a software company that provides automated security and compliance solutions for businesses. The company's platform offers a range of services, including risk assessments, compliance monitoring, and security audits. Vanta's platform is designed to help businesses manage their security and compliance needs more efficiently and effectively. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Vanta
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2017
Revenue
$1 million

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