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
UnknownVisa
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

Strategic Communications
Content Strategy
Storytelling
Editorial Vision
Team Leadership
Narrative Positioning
Cross-functional Collaboration
Trend Analysis
AI Communications
Customer Storytelling

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

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance
PTO
Mental health & wellbeing package
Parental leave
Fertility coverage
Retirement matching
Commuter benefits
Monthly stipend

Risks

Increased competition from AI-enhanced tools like Evernote.
Potential trust issues with AI features due to factual inaccuracies.
User resistance to adopting new productivity tools.

Differentiation

Notion combines note-taking, task management, and databases into a single platform.
The platform offers customizable workspaces for personal and collaborative use.
Notion AI assists with tasks like text generation and predictive analytics.

Upsides

Integration with Slack and Google Drive enhances workflow automation.
Acquisition of Skiff strengthens Notion's privacy offerings.
Standalone apps like Notion Calendar expand Notion's modular productivity solutions.

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