Director of Communications

6 days ago

🏄 California – Remote

Although this job is listed in California, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $180k - $210k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🗣️ Communications

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Acorns

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Acorns is a financial technology company that helps individuals save and invest their money through a variety of automated features. By using spare change from everyday purchases, Acorns offers a seamless way to start investing with its Round-Ups® feature and expert-built diversified portfolios. The company also provides additional services such as Acorns Later for retirement savings and Acorns Early for children's investment accounts. Acorns offers a smart money app with easy-to-use features designed to grow money skills among users, including a Bitcoin-linked ETF for cautious cryptocurrency exposure and ESG portfolios for sustainable investing. While Acorns is not a bank, it partners with financial institutions to offer Visa™ debit cards as part of their comprehensive financial service offerings.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2012

💳 Fintech

👥 B2C

📋 Description

• At Acorns, our mission is to look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming, beginning with the empowering, proud step of micro-investing. Our values guide us, and our mission drives us. Come join us and help deliver financial wellness for the whole family, putting the tools of wealth-making into everyone’s hands. • We're looking for an outstanding Director of Communications to lead our brand communications efforts. This role is critical in shaping how Acorns shows up in the world — from the headlines we make to the conversations we lead. You'll drive earned media, strengthen our voice in the market, and help cement Acorns as the cultural leader in financial wellness. If this sounds like the challenge for you, we’d love to hear from you. • Acorns is a remote-first organization, offering the flexibility to work remotely while providing optional access to office space in Irvine, CA. • Develop and execute a dynamic PR strategy that brings Acorns’ mission to the forefront of money culture and supports our business objectives. • Craft compelling brand narratives across consumer, tech, and investor audiences — bringing our products, people, and purpose to life. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across brand, product, executive, and creative — ensuring alignment across all touchpoints and teams. • Actively pitch and secure consistent earned media coverage. Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, editors, and influencers. • Serve as a trusted communications advisor to Acorns executive leaders, including message development, media coaching, and executive thought leadership opportunities. • Lead strategic media moments including product launches, partnerships, and high-impact campaigns — ensuring consistency and creativity in execution. • Monitor the media landscape and cultural trends to identify timely opportunities for Acorns to show up and lead relevant conversations. • Provide counsel and oversight on sensitive communications, including crisis and issues management, and corporate reputation. • Oversee day-to-day agency relationships and manage budgets, timelines, and performance KPIs to maximize output and ROI. • Track and report on communications performance, including coverage, sentiment, and reach — turning insights into action and continuous improvement

🎯 Requirements

• BS/BA in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or related field required. • 10+ years experience in public relations field required • Proven ability to build a brand through inspiring and differentiating messaging and content distribution • Experience leading industry, investor, executive and/or crisis communications • Capable of developing strong relationships and trust with journalists and media houses leading to results across all outlets • Strong cross-functional partnerships with agencies and internal partners • Passionate about building brands and a clear understanding of the critical role PR plays • Solid business acumen and analytical mindset • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • A belief that your work is tied to your life's mission • Optimistic about the potential of societal change • Deep empathy and passion for our customer and their experience with Acorns • Exceptional change management capabilities - Comfortable with ambiguity and constant change with the ability to work through complex problems, set priorities, and execute commitments • Thirst for delivering game-changing products • Exceptional drive and precision in delivery

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock options • A comprehensive benefits package for you and your family • Flexible work location, hours, and paid time off • 401(k) discretionary match • Monthly Acorns account contribution & GoHenry account for your family • Mindfulness and Financial Wellness resources, Headspace and Addition Wealth • Acorns Career Development Program (Ongoing training sessions, development plans, development check-ins, Cornerstone’s online training platform) • Roots Leadership Program for Emerging Leaders • Community week onsite gatherings and various virtual events • Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission, and our customers. • The rare opportunity to create a new world. We inspire one another every day to do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges.