[Remote] Vice President of PR & Corporate Communications

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Workiva is a global technology company providing an AI-powered platform for finance, risk, and sustainability management. The Vice President of PR & Corporate Communications will lead global external, internal, executive, public affairs, product, and crisis communications, while shaping corporate narratives, strengthening reputation, and elevating executive visibility. The role will build and manage a high-performing communications team, agency partnerships, and measurable integrated communications programs.


Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute an integrated global strategy that translates company strategy, AI innovation, product value, regulatory trends, and customer momentum into compelling narratives
  • Serve as trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team. Build authentic executive thought leadership platforms, handle media prep, speechwriting, and executive social strategy. Partner with Internal Comms (People & Culture) so employees hear major news first
  • Establish communications priorities, agency governance models, and measurable KPIs that align external storytelling with business outcomes
  • Lead external communications, corporate announcements, media relations, awards, and thought leadership. Overseepress releases, briefing materials, and Q&A assets
  • Serve as a senior company spokesperson when appropriate. Partner with Brand, Product Marketing, Customer Marketing, and CPX to amplify platform value and customer impact
  • Own crisis strategy in partnership with Legal, Security, People & Culture, IR, and CPX. Build playbooks, escalation paths, and scenario plans to provide calm, clear counsel during high-pressure events
  • Lead public affairs and strategic communications strategies to build Workiva’s global reputation, connecting the brand to high-impact global forums (e.g., Davos, UN) and core topics like trust, sustainability, and responsible innovation
  • Define and execute high-visibility positioning for C-suite leaders—specifically the CEO and CFO—identifying strategic convenings, partnerships, and platform opportunities to expand external influence
  • Partner across the organization to integrate public and private partnerships into Workiva’s corporate narrative, ensuring cohesive messaging and brand alignment without direct lobbying responsibilities
  • Serve as trusted communications advisor to the CEO and leadership team to build differentiated thought leadership platforms
  • Write executive speeches, keynotes, social content, and event narratives tied to major company announcements, financial milestones, and earnings moments
  • Brief and media-train executives for press interviews, industry events, customer keynotes, and Board communications
  • Drive Workiva’s global crisis response strategy, providing calm, timely guidance to C-suite leaders during high-pressure situations
  • Develop and maintain crisis playbooks, escalation paths, scenario plans, and messaging frameworks to ensure rapid response
  • Partner with Legal, Security, People, IR, and external agencies to deliver coordinated, legally sound, and values-aligned communications
  • Direct a team of 3–5 communications professionals plus external agencies, fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and accountable culture
  • Define clear goals, priorities, and an operating model that balances proactive storytelling, executive support, and daily execution
  • Oversee global agency relationships and contractors to maximize strategic ROI, execution quality, and measurable outcomes

Skills

  • 15+ years of progressive communications experience, including senior leadership experience in B2B SaaS, enterprise technology, or a similarly complex global business
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Travel is expected up to 25% for executive meetings, company moments, media opportunities, industry events, team connection, and strategic stakeholder engagements
  • Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office
  • Proven track record leading enterprise communications in a $1B+ revenue public or late-stage global B2B SaaS company
  • Exceptional business acumen and gravitas, with a history of serving as a peer advisor to CEOs, CFOs, and Board members
  • Strong grasp of B2B SaaS growth drivers, enterprise sales motions, investor expectations, and public market requirements
  • Cultivated, senior-level relationships across top-tier business, financial, and tech media, with a proven ability to shape high-level coverage
  • Demonstrated experience building public affairs programs and positioning leaders at premier global convenings
  • Proven command in navigating complex corporate crises, regulatory shifts, or sensitive reputational issues with calm, authoritative judgment
  • Experience establishing communications KPIs that tie public relations, public affairs, and executive positioning directly to corporate strategy and RO**I

Benefits

  • A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
  • Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
  • 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
  • Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.

Company Overview

  • Workiva created Wdesk, a cloud-based platform for enterprises to collect, manage, report, and analyze critical business data in real time. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Ames, Iowa, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Workiva has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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