Senior Media Relations Director, Lending Club
$182-215k
+ Bonus (which is based on company performance, employee performance and eligible earnings) + Equity
More information about location
3+ days a week in office
Online personal loans
Job no longer available
Online personal loans
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$182-215k
+ Bonus (which is based on company performance, employee performance and eligible earnings) + Equity
More information about location
3+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To transform the banking system to make credit more affordable and investing more rewarding.
Role
Who you are
- 12+ years of progressive experience in external communications focused on financial services and/or fintech
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Communications or related field; or equivalent work experience
- A proven ability to develop and execute a compelling external communications narrative and strategy
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Existing relationships with media representatives across financial services, fintech, and consumer products
- Ability to influence across the organization and work effectively at all levels, including providing strategic counsel to senior executives
- Effective collaborator, negotiator, and team player
- Detail-oriented but also able to see the big picture
- Proven agency management experience
- Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Sr Corporate Communications Director to lead LendingClub’s external communications strategy and agency of record
- This role will be based in New York City, reporting to the VP, Communications
- Work with the Chief Customer Officer in New York City and the VP, Communications to develop and implement a comprehensive external communication strategy that supports and amplifies LendingClub’s business and consumer narratives across various stakeholder audiences
- Provide strategic external communications counsel to LendingClub’s executive team and internal business partners
- Develop external communication materials, including press releases, talking points, media pitches, social media posts, product launches, and award submissions
- Build and manage relationships with media representatives across banking, fintech, and consumer products to proactively secure positive coverage, highlight our strategy, and effectively respond to crisis situations
- Effectively respond to media inquiries, including arranging and facilitating executive participation where necessary
- Oversee and direct LendingClub’s public relations agency of record
- Monitor and analyze communication metrics to track performance and inform the external communications strategy
- Help provide support for LendingClub participation in key conferences and events
- Develop strong partnerships across the organization in support of shared communications objectives
- Provide support for internal communications projects, initiatives, and vehicles as needed
- This position will require travel to the San Francisco headquarters at least twice per quarter
Our take
Lending Club is a digital bank offering personal loans, auto loan refinancing, and debt consolidation to help individuals manage their finances. It provides flexible loan terms and competitive rates for a variety of needs, as well as high-yield saving and cash-back checking accounts, designed to help customers grow their money.
Focusing on digital solutions, Lending Club removes traditional brick-and-mortar branches, passing the savings on to customers through low fees and better rates. It connects borrowers with investors in a marketplace model and offers fast loan approvals and competitive interest rates.
To bolster its offering, the company acquired Tally Technologies' intellectual property (IP) to enhance its credit management services. It continues to develop and enhance its products and improve customer engagement in a bid to become a "top of mind" company with more active users.
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Insights
-8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Apr 2014
$65m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Nov 2013
$57m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $332m
Company benefits
- Untracked vacation for salaried employees, which means take it when you need it, and generous paid time off for hourly team members
- A hybrid work model that balances in-office and work from home
- Leading health and safety protocols related to COVID, including complimentary at-home testing kits from Cue Health for those coming to the office
- Up to 16 weeks paid leave for new parents, plus a fully paid, phased return-to-work policy for qualified leaves
- Mothers Rooms and hospital-grade pumps in every LC office
- Generous and varied mental health benefits
- Wellness program with cash incentives — earn up to $75 per month for being active
- Paid volunteer time and donation matching
- Onsite gym, locker room, bike room, and fitness classes (depending on location)
- Café with our own in-house barista
- Stocked pantries with healthy snacks and drinks
- Technology-forward and collaborative office spaces
Company HQ
South Beach, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Scott Sanborn
(CEO)Previously held leadership positions as the Chief Revenue Officer for publicly traded eHealth Insurance, President of RedEnvelope, Inc., and SVP at the Home Shopping Network. Joined LendingClub in 2010 and has worked as Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Operations Officer, and President before becoming the CEO in 2016.
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