Director, Communications

Who you are

You are looking for a challenging and rewarding experience. You are inspired by our vision and the opportunity to define a new category in an incredibly fast-growing market. You are excited to learn, grow and collaborate so we can achieve our mission of creating opportunity for all through mobility.

At HopSkipDrive, we know that challenges require different approaches, unique perspectives and new ways of thinking.  We are building a team of creative problem-solvers from many different backgrounds.

You thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. You are honest and exhibit high integrity. You are proactive and excited to bring new ideas to the company. You solicit feedback and are open to criticism. You adjust quickly to changes in priorities and conditions and cope effectively with complexity and change. You have high attention to detail.

You are an excellent communicator who enjoys collaborating with others and mentoring other engineers. Above all, you want to build something that fundamentally changes the lives of families for the better.

What you’ll do:

• You’ll lead communications and earned media efforts for the company. In this role, you’ll plan and execute on proactive communications strategies designed to raise HopSkipDrive’s profile and shape understanding of the company and our industry among key audiences, specifically clients (school districts, government agencies, nonprofits), CareDrivers and policymakers
• You will leverage various earned media channels, including press coverage, op-eds, letters to the editor, and more
• You’ll lead the PR/communications strategy for company announcements, helping coordinate cross-functionally to not only source those stories but manage the execution and see it through to securing coverage
• You'll also be responsible for drafting talking points and key messaging for announcements and policy issues, as well as leading reactive communications by scenario planning and owning inbound press inquiries
• You’ll report to the VP, Communications & External Affairs and work closely with team members who oversee marketing, content, and brand.

** This role will be fully remote from a state where we do business AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, IL, KS, MD, WI, OK, UT, TN, NC, NV, NM, NJ, NY, OR, TX, SC, VA, WA, MO, MI**

What you bring

• An ideal candidate will have excellent and proven media relations skills and specific experience with corporate, crisis, policy, and local communications
• You’re comfortable briefing reporters and editors as well as drafting written statements and coordinating with external voices
• You’re a team player and eager to roll up your sleeves to get the job done, and have worked closely with PR agencies and external consultants
• You approach your work with drive, ownership, and empathy and do well in ambiguous situations where you can cut through the noise and make a clear and strategic recommendation
• You also have strong writing and communication skills, the ability to work independently and with a team, and a passion for our mission to create opportunity for all through mobility

• Strong press announcement experience dealing with reporters
• Experience working for a large organization
• Corporate policy and safety experience 

What you will get

We want you to be an owner in our company and share in executing our vision, so every full-time employee has equity.  In addition, we offer  flexible vacation, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k), FSA, and an opportunity to work for a uniquely positioned, VC-backed company in a hugely attractive space with significant upside potential. HopSkipDrive is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role in Los Angeles, CA is $155,000 to $175,000. This position is remote and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location. The total compensation package for this role also includes equity stock options.