About the company
Robinhood was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood is lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.
Job Summary
Our communications team is looking for a Communications Director to shape and amplify Robinhood’s narrative, highlight new products, and drive strategic communications initiatives that engage multiple audiences.
Your day-to-day will involve:
Executing proactive communications plans in support of major corporate developments, including but not limited to: company news, major operational changes, key partnership announcements, public policy statements, and/or social/cultural world events. Driving the Robinhood narrative in the media and serving as the initial clearing house for all external-facing corporate communications materials to ensure consistency and alignment. Persistently placing media stories that sustain/advance Robinhood’s mission and, likewise, combat false headlines and correct misinformation in news coverage. Working cross-functionally with leadership and across business units to craft and execute strategic communications plans. Developing and managing crisis communications strategies. Building relationships with third parties, opinion leaders, and influential stakeholders and identifying opportunities to drive conversations across audiences. Some Things we Consider Critical for this Role:
8+ years working in communications or media with a focus on financial services issues. Existing relationships with members of the media who cover our industry. Bonus Points
Experience with or knowledge of a broker-dealer and/or broker-dealer issues is preferred but not required.
This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and participation in Robinhood’s equity plan.
Base pay is determined by market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Please note, some of our roles are open to additional levels which would impact the expected base pay.
We’re looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you’re ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission—we’d love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.
