Director of Communications

About Sayari: 

Sayari is the counterparty and supply chain risk intelligence provider trusted by government agencies, multinational corporations, and financial institutions. Its intuitive network analysis platform surfaces hidden risk through integrated corporate ownership, supply chain, trade transaction and risk intelligence data from over 250 jurisdictions. Sayari is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and its solutions are used by thousands of frontline analysts in over 35 countries.

Our company culture is defined by a dedication to our mission of using open data to enhance visibility into global commercial and financial networks, a passion for finding novel approaches to complex problems, and an understanding that diverse perspectives create optimal outcomes. We embrace cross-team collaboration, encourage training and learning opportunities, and reward initiative and innovation. If you like working with supportive, high-performing, and curious teams, Sayari is the place for you.

Position Overview

Sayari is looking for a Director of Communications to lead our communications and public relations strategy. This role will be responsible for the design, execution, and measurement of campaigns across marketing communications channels in an effort to raise brand awareness, strengthen market presence, and align efforts with other marketing disciplines and across company business units.

• With leadership, design and manage the company’s overall communication strategy
• Establish and run a cohesive, multi-channel communications strategy, aligning with other marketing teams to ensure integrated campaigns.
• Build on existing public relations program, continuing to establish relationships and opportunities with members of the press
• Proactively search for and pursue outbound media opportunities on behalf of Sayari
• Facilitate and coordinate all communications activities across stakeholder groups, balancing opportunities with internal resourcing capabilities
• Maximize impact by maintaining a clear understanding of the scope and reach of opportunities, and evaluating and advising on ROI
• Draft, review, and publish press releases, bylines, op-eds, submissions and other forms of thought leadership content across different media formats
• Regularly scope award and speaking opportunities
• Ensure quality and adherence to the brand voice and mission in all endeavors
• Work with leadership to manage crises or sensitive situations quickly and professionally
• Establish and regularly measure against individual, team, and organization level KPIs

• 7+ years of experience in a communications or public relations role
• Proven media relations competency, with B2B and government experience are strongly valued.
• Ability to coordinate between Marketing, Solutions, and Product teams to align content strategy with business needs
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple strategic multi-channel campaigns
• Ability to track, measure, and optimize content performance with a focus on generating leads and creating new opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in developing targeted content for various audiences
• Familiarity with CRM systems, project management tools, and PR analytics platforms
• Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to quickly process information and respond to rapid organizational and market movement
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field preferred

Benefits: 

·       100% fully paid medical, vision, and dental for employees and their dependents

·       Generous time off; we observe all US federal holidays, close our office for a winter break (12/24-12/31), in addition to granting 18 PTO days and 10 sick days

·       Outstanding compensation package; competitive commissions for revenue roles and quarterly bonuses for non-revenue positions

·       A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

·       Eligibility to participate in additional benefits such as 401k match up to 5%, 100% paid life insurance (up to $100,000 coverage),, and parental leave

·       A collaborative and positive culture - your team will be as smart and driven as you

·       Limitless growth and learning opportunities

Sayari is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. We believe diversity and inclusion mean our team members should reflect the diversity of the United States. No employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, genetics, or political affiliation. We strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.