Executive Communications Manager

We9re looking for an executive communications manager to shape Figma9s story and how our execs tell it. You9ll partner with leaders across the business to turn early ideas into clear, compelling points of view and build platforms that only they can credibly own. From there you9ll work with our comms team and Figmates across the company to get those stories told in the spaces and places where they9ll have the most impact. A lot of the work is writing: essays, keynotes, social posts and op-eds. The rest is strategy: figuring out which ideas are worth developing, which audience needs to hear them, how a story travels and what makes people excited to share it. This is a new role reporting to our VP of Communications. The ideal candidate will write and speak with the same precision and clarity they9d expect from the execs they support. They9ll know how to make someone sound sharp in a 140-character post and credible in a 3,000-word essay. You9ll operate with low ego, high conviction and the curiosity to uncover stories people want to hear and that our execs want to tell. This is a full-time role based in San Francisco or New York City hubs. What you9ll do at Figma: b7 Build the narrative framework executives across the business use to tell Figma9s story, and their own b7 Work with our comms team on media strategy, and bring sound judgment to messaging and channel selection b7 Partner with (and occasionally spar) with executives to sharpen their ideas and the broader point of view behind them b7 Build the system and infrastructure this function needs to keep our executive storytelling consistent and differentiated b7 Find ways to measure impact and drive a culture of experimentation in our exec comms We9d love to hear from you if you have: b7 Extensive experience crafting narratives for senior executives across formats, channels and audiences b7 A track record of writing for C-suite executives with strong opinions and high standards b7 Executive presence, and a track record of influencing people who don9t report to you b7 Media relations experience and sound judgment on press, messaging and reputation b7 Comfort with ambiguity, deep curiosity and a record of shipping strong work While it9s not required, it9s an added plus if you also have: b7 A journalism or editorial background, with an instinct for what9s newsworthy and how a story reads to an outside audience b7 Experience in tech, creative pursuits and/or product design and development b7 Strong business literacy and the ability to translate complex financial and technical topics for a broader audience b7 Passion for Figma and what we do! Pay Transparency Disclosure Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. Figma offers equity to employees, as well as a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with company contributions; parental leave and reproductive or family planning support; mental health and wellness benefits; and paid time off. Figma provides paid sick leave, holidays, and other leave benefits in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the requirements of the Washington Minimum Wage Act and related regulations. Exempt employees are eligible for employer-provided paid flexible PTO in addition to flexible paid sick leave. PTO is subject to manager approval. Additional benefits may include company recharge days, cell phone and home internet reimbursements, and a number of lifestyle spending accounts. Figma also offers sales incentive compensation for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. All compensation and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and may be modified by Figma at any time, consistent with applicable law. Annual Base Salary Range: $153,000-$269,000 USD