Head of Communications at Notion

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Technology, Software, AIIndustries

Requirements

12+ years of communications and/or content experience, with a track record of managing cross-functional teams
Business-minded approach with ability to understand and communicate technology concepts clearly to various audiences
Strong editorial vision combined with operational expertise to execute at global scale
Experience navigating the transition from product-led growth to an enterprise motion
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with a clear and warm communication style
Deep understanding of the online social discourse and ability to translate complex, fast-evolving ideas into compelling narratives
Innovative mindset—willing to take risks, try new things, and challenge the status quo
Flexible, resourceful, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing, and growing environment

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an integrated narrative strategy that positions Notion as the connected AI workspace while highlighting how we help organizations work more effectively, collaborate seamlessly, and scale operations
Lead the "SNL Writers Room" to produce a range of content—from thought leadership to daily social/video content—that captures the cultural zeitgeist and educates our audience
Drive external communications including media relations, executive thought leadership, and reputation management to secure top-tier coverage for launches and leadership
Establish internal communications strategies that transform employees into authentic brand ambassadors and ensure consistent messaging across the company
Place special emphasis on creating a range of videos—from low-fidelity to high-production—distributed frequently across social channels to bring Notion solutions to life
Partner closely with the founders, executives, Notion users, and media to amplify Notion's voice and story
Use data and insights to inform and optimize content strategy, ensuring all communications efforts deliver measurable business results

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Strategic CommunicationsContent StrategyStorytellingEditorial VisionTeam LeadershipNarrative PositioningCross-functional CollaborationTrend AnalysisAI CommunicationsCustomer Storytelling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement or office policy for this role?

Notion is an in-person company that requires employees to come to the office for two Anchor Days (Mondays & Thursdays) and requests they spend the majority of their week in the office, including a third day.

What key skills and experience are required for the Head of Communications role?

The role requires strong editorial vision, ability to shepherd and develop ideas into compelling narratives, understanding of technology and business, and skill in translating complex ideas into resonant stories.

What is Notion's company culture like?

Notion emphasizes diversity, creativity, and building a passionate team that's as diverse as its millions of users worldwide, with a focus on in-person collaboration.

What will I be leading as Head of Communications?

You'll lead the global Communications team and the “SNL Writers’ Room”, a cross-functional creativity engine for unique content and staying ahead of trends.

What makes a strong candidate for this Head of Communications position?

A strong candidate is a business-minded communications leader with editorial vision, experience building modern content-driven approaches, and the ability to create integrated narratives for a connected AI workspace.

Notion

Versatile productivity and collaboration platform

About Notion

Notion is a workspace platform designed to enhance productivity and collaboration for a wide range of users, from startups to large enterprises. It combines various tools into a single platform, allowing teams to write, plan, and share their work efficiently. Users can start with a free version and upgrade to paid plans as their needs grow. Key features include customizable notes and documents, project management tools, and a drag-and-drop interface for easy page creation. Notion also includes an AI-powered Q&A feature that provides instant answers to user queries, helping to centralize knowledge. The platform supports multiple languages and has a strong global community that contributes content and organizes events.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$325.9MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees