Communications Director, Alteryx

• 5–10+ years in executive communications, PR, media relations, or strategic communications with direct CEO/C-suite support experience
• Proven ability to secure top-tier earned media, including experience managing broadcast/TV opportunities
• Exceptional executive writing/editing skills—can draft quickly, clearly, and in an authentic CEO voice
• Strong editorial judgment and news instincts; ability to identify and create compelling story angles
• Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management (Office of the CEO, Comms, PR, Marketing, Legal, IR)

Desirable

• Alteryx is seeking a creative and innovative CEO Executive Communications & PR leader to build and run the CEO’s visibility, reputation, and thought leadership engine
• This role is singularly focused on elevating the CEO as a credible, consistent voice in the market—driving high-impact media (including TV), shaping narratives, and managing CEO social channels to accelerate brand awareness and establish Alteryx as a leader in data intelligence
• This person is equal parts strategist and operator: they will architect the CEO narrative, secure and execute top-tier media opportunities, and run a disciplined editorial cadence in tight partnership with Corporate Communications and the corporate PR team
• Develop the CEO’s proprietary narrative platform (core themes, POVs, proof points) aligned to Alteryx strategy, differentiation, and market opportunities
• Translate company strategy into CEO-ready messaging, including crisp “so what” articulation for business, tech, and data/AI audiences
• Create and maintain a CEO message house, briefing library, and standing Q&A
• Lead CEO media strategy and execution: target outlet strategy, story angles, pitch calendar, and proactive/reactive plans
• Secure and manage high-impact interviews, including TV appearances when strategically relevant
• Build and maintain relationships with key reporters, editors, producers, and influential voices in business, tech, and the data/AI ecosystem
• Oversee preparation for all CEO media moments: talking points, interview briefs, mock Q&As, and on-the-spot support
• Own CEO social channels (e.g., LinkedIn and other priority platforms) end-to-end:
• Develop CEO voice, cadence, and guardrails
• Draft and publish content; manage approvals
• Convert CEO moments into high-performing posts, clips, and commentary
• Track performance and iterate with intention (not vanity metrics)
• Build a repeatable system to turn interviews, keynotes, customer stories, and announcements into a steady stream of executive-grade content
• Partner in running weekly editorial meetings with the Corporate Communications leader and corporate PR team – exclusively focused on the CEO:
• Editorial themes and narrative pull-through
• Upcoming opportunities and news hooks
• CEO visibility calendar and priorities
• Risk review and rapid response readiness
• Ensure tight coordination across PR, marketing, product, and (as needed) investor relations—so CEO visibility is aligned, timely, and credible
• Partner with Corporate Comms/PR leadership on issue preparedness, crisis communications support, and CEO response protocols
• Establish and maintain governance for CEO statements: speed with discipline, clear escalation paths, and sound judgment
• Define and report on CEO visibility success metrics (quality and impact, not just activity)
• Tier-1 coverage quality and message pull-through
• Share of voice vs. relevant peers
• CEO social engagement quality and audience growth in priority segments
• Speaking/visibility impact and content amplification performance