Corporate Communications Director

About the role

The Global Communications team at Salesforce is seeking a senior leader to own integrated media strategy, build and lead earned influencer programs, and advise executive leadership on high-stakes media interactions. This role sits at the intersection of media strategy, executive influence, and earned creator programs.

Responsibilities

• Own integrated media strategy across marquee moments - including product launches, major events, and earnings cycles
• Develop the "big stories" framework and editorial relationships that drive tier-one coverage and measurable business outcomes
• Build and lead earned influencer programs that cultivate authentic relationships with top B2B creators, podcasters, and next-gen media voices
• Architect the infrastructure to scale these programs globally
• Advise and prepare executive leadership for high-stakes media interactions, proactive risk mitigation, and complex, multi-stakeholder scenarios
• Turn difficult coverage into fair and favorable positioning
• Connect thought leadership programs to product go-to-market moments, driving category creation, media amplification, and pipeline - not just awareness

Requirements

• 15+ years of corporate communications experience at a top-tier technology company
• A track record of leading high-impact media and thought leadership programs
• Deep expertise in crisis communications and managing sensitive, high-stakes scenarios under tight deadlines
• Strong, established relationships with reporters at outlets like the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Bloomberg, Fortune, and CNBC, and with creators across next-gen media platforms

Qualifications

• Develop repeatable frameworks and playbooks that enable global teams to run always-on programs independently
• Curiosity about and comfort applying AI tools and emerging communications technology to your work
• Familiarity with B2B creator and podcast ecosystems and a point of view on where next-gen media is heading

Skills

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Media relations and crisis management
• Thought leadership development
• Program management and scaling
• Collaboration and relationship building

Benefits

At Salesforce, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and financial security. This includes:

• Time off programs
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health support
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee stock purchasing program

For more details, visit Salesforce Benefits.

The typical base salary range for this position is $164,000 - $261,500 annually.