Manager of Communications and Social, GoGuardian
$130-160k
Plus bonuses and employee stock option plan
Ed-Tech software for K-12 schools
Open for applications
Ed-Tech software for K-12 schools
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$130-160k
Plus bonuses and employee stock option plan
201-500 employees
Company mission
To transform education by helping schools implement, manage and understand technology.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in corporate communications and organic social media and is an enthusiastic storyteller with a strong ability to translate complex ideas into storylines that can be understood across a broad audience
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience leading corporate communications or public relations and social media with a focus on the technology or education industry
- The ability to develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies aligned with organizational goals
- Proven experience managing and leading teams, delegating tasks, and providing mentorship
- Strong understanding of media relations, social media platforms and tools, including Sprout social,, and content creation
- Strong relationships with media outlets and experience securing positive coverage with tier 1 outlets and trade publications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation abilities
- Self-starter with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, combining bias toward action with innovative thinking
- Strategic problem solver who can identify and set short and long term strategic priorities and effectively handle and resolve communication crises
- A drive to constantly optimize and improve with an "owner-operator” working style
- Eager to take initiative in a fast-paced, ever-changing, dynamic environment
- Fueled by the opportunity to truly impact the education landscape
- Something else? Tell us! We want to learn more about you…
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a Manager, Communications and Social to lead a high-performing team responsible for seeding our company point-of-view and the efficacy of our products as solutions to market at large
- In this role, you will ensure that we’re present in critical conversations relevant to EdTech today and that we present our brands and products as best-in-class
- This position leads the Communications and Social team and is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive communication strategy across earned media and owned social channels
- Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy across earned and owned social channels aligned with our overall business objectives
- Lead a high-performing team of experienced professionals responsible for corporate communications and social media. Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to foster a positive and productive work environment. Manage partner agencies and/or contractors hired to support on a project basis
- Foster relationships with media outlets and industry influencers to secure positive coverage and thought leadership opportunities
- Develop and execute effective social media campaigns to engage with our target audience and drive online community growth
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of communications efforts. Use data-driven insights to optimize strategies and improve results
- Develop and implement crisis communication plans to address potential challenges and protect GoGuardian's reputation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and product teams to ensure alignment and support for communications initiatives
- Oversee the creation and distribution of high-quality content, including press releases and social media content
Our take
GoGuardian provides filtering, classroom engagement and mental health tools for educators. This supports better classroom management, student engagement and online safety - without users having to rely on multiple platforms.
Among GoGuardian's product capabilities, users will find real-time monitoring for students' device screens, a feature to identify at-risk students and the 2024-launched single click tutoring support. The major questioning of the suite surrounds how student safety and privacy remain balanced, which is a challenge the company must continue to face.
Millions of students across over thousands of US school districts are served by GoGuardian's software. With schools increasingly turning towards digital education systems, the company is well-positioned to expand its services.
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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
-6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Aug 2021
$200m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Apr 2014
$0.2m
ANGEL
Total funding: $200.2m
Company benefits
- Health insurance: 90% for you (100% HMO) and 50% for your dependents
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Comprehensive time-off package, including flexible time off, sick time, 13 company holidays, quarterly wellness days, and a paid year-end holiday break
- 24 hours and 7 days a week, free confidential services include personal coaching, counseling, self-care apps, and much more!
- Employee stock option
- Company-supported growth
- Paid parental leave for up to 14 weeks
- Company paid short and long-term disability
- A fertility and adoption program to help you support your family needs
- Relax, recharge, and refresh with weekly yoga classes and guided meditation
Company values
- Engage with courage - Move the business forward by being fearless, speaking up, and challenging convention
- Think Customers First - Put customers at the center of every decision and continuously seek ways to positively impact their experience—whether serving them directly or indirectly
- Seek Solutions Together - Collaborate as a unified team working toward common goals, combining diverse viewpoints and relevant data to make informed decisions that solve business challenges
- Commit with accountability - Hold ourselves to the highest possible standards, own our words and actions, and fulfill our promises
- Experiment and learn - Embrace a growth mindset by taking chances, testing new ideas, and failing fast to innovate
- Advocate for All - Seek to understand our colleagues’ experiences, serve as an ally, strive to work with others who share our principles, and aim to achieve equitable outcomes that support all learners
Company HQ
El Segundo, CA
Articles
Leadership
Advait Shinde
(Co-Founder & Chair)Worked at Google as an engineer, helping to launch key products such as Google Pay (formerly Google Wallet). Co-founded GoGuardian as CTO in 2014, becoming CEO in 2017 and Chair in 2024.
Rich Preece
(CEO)Previously COO at LegalZoom, SVP and US GM of QuickBooks by Intuit, and Senior Marketing Manager for the Chicago Association of Direct Marketing.
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