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Communications Manager

Verkada is a fast-growing, cloud-based physical security company trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide. The Communications Manager will lead strategic PR and reputation efforts, advise senior leaders, run high-impact campaigns including crisis response, and mentor junior staff while partnering across teams to shape the company narrative.

Skills

  • PR strategy and reputation management
  • Crisis communications and response
  • Executive communications and counsel
  • Top-tier writing and storytelling
  • Media relations and analyst engagement
  • Cross-functional project management
  • Media impact measurement and analytics
  • Mentorship and team leadership

Responsibilities

  • Lead proactive PR campaigns, major product and corporate announcements, and crisis response efforts.
  • Shape company messaging and provide communications counsel to senior leadership and executives.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with top-tier reporters, analysts, and industry influencers.
  • Project-manage mid- to large-scale communications initiatives across cross-functional partners.
  • Create executive-ready written materials including press releases, remarks, and op-eds.
  • Analyze media impact and refine strategies to maximize reach and reputation outcomes.
  • Identify and drive initiatives to address procedural or reputational challenges.
  • Mentor and develop junior communications team members and contribute to team strategy.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field (preferred)
  • Equivalent professional experience accepted in lieu of formal degree
  • Relevant PR/crisis communications training or certifications (optional)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage with strong employer contributions
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Expanded mental health support and wellness/fitness benefits
  • Paid parental leave plus fertility benefits and fertility stipend
  • Flexible PTO, paid holidays, and firmwide extended holidays
  • Professional development stipend and daily healthy lunches
  • Commuter benefits
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Mission Driven
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$120,000/yr - $150,000/yr
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Full-time, hybrid
DATE POSTED
September 13, 2025
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