<div>At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew. We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization. To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture. If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.</div>WHAT YOULL DO Reporting to the VP of Corporate Marketing, this Director, Corporate Communications will oversee global external communications, including PR, earned speaking, awards, executive visibility/thought leadership, financial communications, and organic social media. This person will collaborate closely with our head of internal communications and VP of Corporate Marketing on all strategic communications projects as well as crisis communications. We are seeking a strategic thinker, strong communicator, media expert, and collaborative team player who can drive a comprehensive corporate communications strategy that proactively builds brand awareness, communicates key messages and stories to external audiences, and appropriately manages brand risk for a public company.   RESPONSIBILITIES:  <ul> <li>Drive an integrated communications strategy incorporating media relations, earned speaking opportunities, awards, executive visibility, customer and partner activities, and creative PR programs that position Braze as a thought leader in customer engagement and marketing technology. This includes building relationships with media and influencers across trade, tech, and broader business outlets, including broadcast media.</li> <li>Influence, evolve, and amplify the company narrative for Braze public positioning, partnering closely with Marketing leadership and cross-functional teams to maintain clearly articulated and differentiated corporate communications strategy.</li> <li>Oversee the development and production of communication materials, such as press releases, contributed content, podcasts, speeches, presentations, and social media content, demonstrating the ability to tell strong, concise stories across mediums.</li> <li>Be a thought partner to the broader Marketing and Braze company leadership, by staying abreast of the latest trends, having a point of view on which PR and social activities to prioritize, knowing who we should engage with, and knowing who influences conversations in the market— all while linking these activities back to supporting the company’s growth.</li> <li>Partner closely with all other leaders in Marketing, including Global Events &amp; Content, Product Marketing, Demand Generation, and other thought leaders in the organization to identify trending topics, determine key awareness channels, and experiment with campaign tactics.</li> <li>Oversee global PR agencies and work closely with regional marketing leaders to establish local communications processes that drive global consistency in our message with local nuance, creating awareness for Braze in both core and emerging markets across AMER, APAC, EMEA, and LATAM. </li> <li>Work alongside Investor Relations and Securities Counsel on all corporate disclosure and public company communications needs, including quarterly earnings, review and release of material information, etc. </li> <li>Partner with social media agency on an active and meaningful social media strategy across LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and more.</li> <li>Work closely with VP of Corporate Marketing to identify and manage potential communication risks and issues, developing and implementing crisis and rapid response communication plans.</li> <li>Be a cross-functional leader and ensure the work we produce is cohesive, thoughtfully crafted, and well executed.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with leaders to determine success metrics across all elements of external communications, and inspire action through data-driven insights to drive comms teams to execute with operational rigor and efficiency.</li> <li>Lead, manage, and mentor a high-performing team of managers and individual contributors. </li> </ul> WHO YOU ARE: <ul> <li>8-10 years of experience in corporate communications, including internal and external comms, with at least 2 years leading and developing a team of comms professionals and agency relationships.</li> <li>B2B SaaS experience required; ideally with experience at a public company or late-stage, high-growth startup.</li> <li>Strong media relations skills and an existing network of relevant contacts across technology and business outlets.</li> <li>Seasoned, empathetic leader who balances the needs of your team with the needs of the business. </li> <li>Excellent writing skills with the ability to craft quality content on tight deadlines, adapting writing styles to match executives, company personality, and various audiences, outlets and content formats. </li> </ul> *We’re looking for a candidate within commuting distance of New York City.* For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $161,500 and $178,500/year with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $190,000 and $210,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, Braze offers full- and part- time employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that all Braze employees own a piece of our company.<div><div> WHAT WE OFFER Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country <a href="https://www.braze.com/company/careers/how-we-hire#benefit-section">here</a>. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment. From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as: <ul> <li>Competitive compensation that may include equity</li> <li>Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans</li> <li>Flexible paid time off</li> <li>Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability</li> <li>Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave</li> <li>Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend</li> <li>A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation</li> <li>Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching </li> <li>Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze</li> <li>Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®</li> </ul> ABOUT BRAZE Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging.™ Braze allows any marketer to collect and take action on any amount of data from any source, so they can creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered experimentation and optimization, Braze enables companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty. Braze is proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore. In 2025, we were recognized as one of Built In’s Best Places to Work. In 2024, we were included in U.S. News &amp; World Report’s Best Companies to Work For (Top 10%) and recognized in Great Place to Work’s Fortune Best Medium Workplaces, Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology, Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents, and Fortune Best Workplaces for Women. Additionally, we were featured in Great Place to Work UK’s Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Europe, Best Workplaces for Development, Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, Best Workplaces for Women, and Best Workplaces in Technology. You’ll find many of us at headquarters in New York City or around the world in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, São Paulo, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo – not to mention our employees in nearly 50 remote locations. BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization. Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. Were committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you. We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we’d love to meet you. Please see our<a href="https://www.braze.com/company/legal/privacy-policy-job-candidates"> Candidate Privacy Policy</a> for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.</div></div>