Director, Corporate Communications

A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.
We are seeking a Director of Corporate Communications to support executive leadership with internal and external communications and operational capacity, assist with strategic communication, company communication architecture, managerial communications, and aid the customer success team with communication priorities. The Director, Corporate Communications will report to the Vice President, Communications, with a dotted line to the Vice President, Professional Development. This role will work in collaboration with the President/COO, Chief Product Officer, Vice President of Professional Development, and sales/customer success teams.
Responsibilities include:
Executive Support

• Lead special projects aligned to executive priorities
• Support the Operating Committee to advance enterprise priorities
• Project lead operational efficiency of company priorities
• Build and implement communications architecture across managers

Chief of Staff

• Act as chief of staff to the Vice President, Professional Development at 30% capacity
• Build capacity by supporting special projects, administrative needs, and internal/external communications that support prioritized PD initiatives, special projects, and capacity building.

Communications Support

• Work with teams across the company to strategize, write, and implement internal and external communications
• Ensure all communications is aligned to the company's communications strategy

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, and/or other aligned fields
• 5 years in executive support, communications, and/or program implementation
• Excellent writing skills; capable of handling and copy-editing content from multiple parties
• Excellent project-management skills and strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in K-12 education
• High levels of energy, flexibility, good humor, commitment and an ability to work independently

What we offer:
Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a lucrative 401(k) plan, incentive stock options, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross salary range for this role is $140,000 - $150,000. This role is eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance."
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.