Communication Director, Vimeo
$149-227.5k
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All-in-one video experience platform
Job no longer available
All-in-one video experience platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$149-227.5k
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
Vimeo's mission is to empower video creators to tell exceptional stories, and connect with their audiences and communities.
Role
Who you are
- You will have proven success as a master storyteller capable of identifying unmet market needs, then building target, compelling narratives that capture attention and mindshare
- You will have a track record of entrepreneurially working across an organization to build, refine, and package stories, then collaborate with colleagues, external agencies, and consultants to ensure they hit their mark in terms of increased awareness and revenue growth
- You’ll be a great fit for the role if you’re a seasoned communications executive with a track record of inspiring teams, pushing creative and original ideas, and growing audience affinity
- 10+ years of corporate communications and PR experience
- You’re a strong and creative thinker with stellar written and verbal communication skills - particularly the ability to write clear and persuasive “human” and relatable content that engages a wide range of stakeholders. No jargon or business-speak please!
- Subject matter expertise in B2B SaaS required; consumer tech experience a plus
- Take initiative in leading projects and presenting new perspectives
- Demonstrated experience developing, directing and executing strategic communications programs that blend PR, content marketing, social media, and data
- Experience helping disruptive technology companies develop compelling corporate messaging, storylines and thought leadership platforms
- Entrepreneurial drive: a “builder” who can toggle between strategy and execution
- Strong critical thinking capabilities and the ability to connect dots and leverage resources for the best outcome
- A mix of in-house and agency experience
- A solid grasp of narrative, awareness of audiences, exceptional attention to detail, and a forward-thinking team player who works collaboratively; comfortable with change and ambiguity
What the job involves
- Vimeo is looking for a highly strategic and high-performing Communications Director with the talent and drive to evangelize the pioneer in video marketing quality and control
- Reporting to the VP of Corporate Marketing, this highly visible leadership role will be responsible for developing and driving the rhythm and content of external and related internal communications
- Develop Vimeo’s PR, analyst relations, and related internal communications strategies. Own execution of associated plans, including scope, target outcomes, key metrics and measures, and required inputs and resources to deliver
- Craft narratives to articulate business strategies and curate editorial news flow and content across channels
- Support internal communications alongside our talented internal comms lead to ensure employees worldwide are aware of, fully understand, and feel actively engaged in our efforts
- Drive consistency and cohesion of all corporate messaging and thought leadership communications for the company across all communications channels (e.g. website, social, press, etc)
- Proactively source and package stories of interest across Viemo’s employees, customers, and operations including development of related assets and deliverables (e.g. articles, videos, infographics). Liaise with internal subject matter experts on unique perspectives and data findings
- Elevate the voice of the CEO and other key leaders via a speaker’s bench and drive Vimeo’s public speaking opportunities, working closely with product marketing and field marketing
- Form strong, collaborative relationships across Vimeo to provide strategic counsel and develop and implement communications strategies that support priorities
- Apply digital acumen and forward thinking to get ahead of trends, leverage analytics to shape communications and identify new, innovative approaches to engage and stay relevant
- Work with Vimeo’s PR agency to leverage their and your relationships with key media outlets and reporters to drive awareness of Vimeo, the experts in our community, customer success/results, and unique corporate culture
- Train and develop company spokespeople to optimize success of press interviews, strategic influencer interactions, social media, and public speaking
- Develop and institute communications protocols, best practices, and processes that will drive greater efficiencies in how we work and operate as a global team
- Track and report on KPIs to identify
Our take
Vimeo was founded by filmmakers who wanted an efficient way to share videos with others. It is more creator-oriented than YouTube, with professional software, technology, and tools for creators to produce, share, and sell their videos.
In 2007, it became the first online video sharing site to support HD playback for consumers, updating to 4K playback in 2016. Vimeo's app has also been updated to allow recording and live streaming as well as watching video. This service is aimed predominantly at enterprise customers although they have millions of small-time users too.
Vimeo has risen to become the world's biggest ad-free open video platform, with significant funding that has allowed it to expand operations and build up the business. Recently, however, the company has found itself struck by the effects of the economic downturn felt by much of the industry, and has been forced to reduce its workforce - a step taken to ensure it comes out of this rough time "a stronger company". On top of this, it received a hefty fine for failure to remove copyrighted content back in 2019, after losing an appeal against the initial ruling.
In 2024, Vimeo is rumoured to be in the process of acquisition by leading mobile app developer Bending Spoons, which could signify a major shift in the tech landscape.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jan 2021
$300m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Nov 2020
$150m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $450m
Company benefits
- Unlimited paid time off
- Medical and dental
- Daily breakfast, plus snacks and drinks aplenty
- Company outings and events
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company equity
- Company-matched charitable donations
- Parental leave and adoption assistance
- Company-matched 401k
Company HQ
Midtown South, New York, NY
Leadership
Adam Gross
(Interim CEO)Currently Board Member at Buildkite. Previously Chair of the Board of Directors at Democracy Works and the CEO of Salesforce.
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