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We're looking for an executive communications manager to shape Figma's story and how our execs tell it. You'll partner with leaders across the business to turn early ideas into clear, compelling points of view and build platforms that only they can credibly own. From there you'll work with our comms team and Figmates across the company to get those stories told in the spaces and places where they'll have the most impact.
A lot of the work is writing: essays, keynotes, social posts and op-eds. The rest is strategy: figuring out which ideas are worth developing, which audience needs to hear them, how a story travels and what makes people excited to share it.
This is a new role reporting to our VP of Communications. The ideal candidate will write and speak with the same precision and clarity they'd expect from the execs they support. They'll know how to make someone sound sharp in a 140-character post and credible in a 3,000-word essay. You'll operate with low ego, high conviction and the curiosity to uncover stories people want to hear and that our execs want to tell.
This is a full-time role based in San Francisco or New York City hubs.
What you'll do at Figma:

• Build the narrative framework executives across the business use to tell Figma's story, and their own
• Work with our comms team on media strategy, and bring sound judgment to messaging and channel selection
• Partner with (and occasionally spar) with executives to sharpen their ideas and the broader point of view behind them
• Build the system and infrastructure this function needs to keep our executive storytelling consistent and differentiated
• Find ways to measure impact and drive a culture of experimentation in our exec comms

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Extensive experience crafting narratives for senior executives across formats, channels and audiences
• A track record of writing for C-suite executives with strong opinions and high standards
• Executive presence, and a track record of influencing people who don't report to you
• Media relations experience and sound judgment on press, messaging and reputation
• Comfort with ambiguity, deep curiosity and a record of shipping strong work

While it's not required, it's an added plus if you also have:

• A journalism or editorial background, with an instinct for what's newsworthy and how a story reads to an outside audience
• Experience in tech, creative pursuits and/or product design and development
• Strong business literacy and the ability to translate complex financial and technical topics for a broader audience
• Passion for Figma and what we do!

At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Pay Transparency Disclosure
Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location.
Figma offers equity to employees, as well as a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with company contributions; parental leave and reproductive or family planning support; mental health and wellness benefits; and paid time off. Figma provides paid sick leave, holidays, and other leave benefits in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the requirements of the Washington Minimum Wage Act and related regulations. Exempt employees are eligible for employer-provided paid flexible PTO in addition to flexible paid sick leave. PTO is subject to manager approval. Additional benefits may include company recharge days, cell phone and home internet reimbursements, and a number of lifestyle spending accounts. Figma also offers sales incentive compensation for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. All compensation and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and may be modified by Figma at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Annual Base Salary Range:
$153,000-$269,000 USD
At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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• Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers
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