Date Posted:
October 25, 2026
Position Title:
Vice President of PR & Corporate Communications
Office/Company:
Workiva
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Job Number:
HC-13806
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Remote
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✅ Salary range in the US: $266,000.00 – $345,700.00
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Description:
Vice President of PR & Corporate Communications Workiva is looking for a strategic, high impact, and business-minded communications leader to shape and scale how we tell the Workiva story to the audiences that matter most. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, the Vice President of PR & Corporate Communications will lead Workiva’s global communications function across external communications, public relations, product and crisis communications, public affairs, and executive communications. This leader will be responsible for building a modern communications engine that strengthens Workiva’s reputation, elevates executive visibility, and advances our position as a trusted global technology company. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in B2B SaaS, global communications, and high-growth public company environments, with a proven ability to translate complex business, technology, regulatory, and market themes into clear narratives that inspire action and build trust. This is a highly cross-functional role that will partner closely with Marketing, Brand, People & Culture, Legal, Investor Relations, Product, Sales, Customer Experience, and the executive leadership team. The VP will lead a team of communications professionals and manage external agency partners to deliver proactive, integrated, and measurable communications programs.
Responsibilities:
• Lead Workiva’s Global Communications Strategy
• Integrated Narrative Strategy: Develop and execute an integrated global strategy that translates company strategy, AI innovation, product value, regulatory trends, and customer momentum into compelling narratives
• Executive & Internal Comms: Serve as trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team. Build authentic executive thought leadership platforms, handle media prep, speechwriting, and executive social strategy. Partner with Internal Comms (People & Culture) so employees hear major news first
• Operating Rhythms & Governance: Establish communications priorities, agency governance models, and measurable KPIs that align external storytelling with business outcomes
• Own External Communications, Public Relations, and Reputation
• PR & Media Management: Lead external communications, corporate announcements, media relations, awards, and thought leadership. Overseepress releases, briefing materials, and Q&A assets
• Spokesperson & Brand Positioning: Serve as a senior company spokesperson when appropriate. Partner with Brand, Product Marketing, Customer Marketing, and CPX to amplify platform value and customer impact
• Crisis Communications & Issues Readiness: Own crisis strategy in partnership with Legal, Security, People & Culture, IR, and CPX. Build playbooks, escalation paths, and scenario plans to provide calm, clear counsel during high-pressure events
• Build Global Thought Leadership and Stakeholder Communications
• Drive Global Thought Leadership & Reputation: Lead public affairs and strategic communications strategies to build Workiva’s global reputation, connecting the brand to high-impact global forums (e.g., Davos, UN) and core topics like trust, sustainability, and responsible innovation
• Elevate Executive & Stakeholder Engagement: Define and execute high-visibility positioning for C-suite leaders—specifically the CEO and CFO—identifying strategic convenings, partnerships, and platform opportunities to expand external influence
• Align Partnerships & Cross-Functional Messaging: Partner across the organization to integrate public and private partnerships into Workiva’s corporate narrative, ensuring cohesive messaging and brand alignment without direct lobbying responsibilities
Qualifications:
• 15+ years of progressive communications experience, including senior leadership experience in B2B SaaS, enterprise technology, or a similarly complex global business
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Exceptional business acumen and gravitas, with a history of serving as a peer advisor to CEOs, CFOs, and Board members
• Strong grasp of B2B SaaS growth drivers, enterprise sales motions, investor expectations, and public market requirements
• Cultivated, senior-level relationships across top-tier business, financial, and tech media, with a proven ability to shape high-level coverage
• Demonstrated experience building public affairs programs and positioning leaders at premier global convenings
• Proven command in navigating complex corporate crises, regulatory shifts, or sensitive reputational issues with calm, authoritative judgment
• Experience establishing communications KPIs that tie public relations, public affairs, and executive positioning directly to corporate strategy and ROI
• Travel Requirements & Working Conditions
• Travel is expected up to 25% for executive meetings, company moments, media opportunities, industry events, team connection, and strategic stakeholder engagements
• Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office
• How You’ll Be Rewarded
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