Integrated Communications Director
Human Interest is on a mission to ensure that people in all lines of work have access to retirement benefits.
Nearly half of all working Americans are not saving enough for their future. Too often it’s because they are employed by a company that doesn’t offer a retirement plan. Human Interest is changing that by making it affordable and accessible for small and medium-sized businesses to offer employees a path to financial independence through retirement savings.
We’re a high-growth tech company changing the retirement industry. We’ve raised more than $700M in primary and secondary financings and are backed by a number of investors. Most recently, this includes funding from Marshall Wace and Baillie Gifford, as well as top investors such as BlackRock, TPG (The Rise Fund), SoftBank, Glynn Capital, NewView Capital, USVP, Wing, Uncork, and more.
About the role
Do you like to dig? Really dig. Do you like to search and explore in pursuit of a compelling story? The Integrated Communications Director is a key driver of Human Interest’s mission to make financial independence accessible to all. This role is responsible for elevating Human Interest’s profile within the industry, creating broad awareness of our innovative solutions, and positioning the company as a leader in the financial wellness space. By managing external public relations initiatives and collaborating with internal teams, including Product, Operations, and Planning, this role ensures that our brand is amplified through compelling communications, unique customer insights, and impactful storytelling. Additionally, this role supports content operations and compliance coordination, ensuring that all materials align with our brand voice and strategic objectives.
About the team
As a key member of the Corporate Marketing team, you’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Brand, Content Marketing, Product, Product Marketing, Data, and senior leadership. You’ll work with talented professionals who are passionate about advancing financial wellness while fostering a supportive and inclusive culture.
What you get to do every day
- Manage relationships with external PR agencies to drive strategic initiatives and secure media placements that amplify Human Interest’s thought leadership and brand awareness.
- Develop and execute communication plans aligned with marketing campaigns and corporate objectives.
- Coordinate media requests, draft press releases, and prepare executives for interviews and public appearances.
- Plan and develop news releases by conducting in-depth research within the organization, preparing briefs, and drafting content in collaboration with Product, Operations, and Planning teams.
- Create briefing materials for executives ahead of media availability to ensure alignment and preparedness.
- Product Marketing owns product feature messaging, but you will own messaging for everything else. Think big initiatives like rebranding.
- Oversee content archiving to ensure all materials are organized and easily accessible.
- Maintain and update Fast Facts resources for accuracy and relevance.
- Support campaign and traffic management efforts to ensure effective execution.
- Coordinate with compliance teams to ensure all communications meet regulatory standards.
- Work closely with Product and Operations teams to pull data relevant to PR initiatives, providing unique insights into customer behaviors and industry trends.
- Conduct ad hoc content reviews and provide copyediting support as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you bring to the role
- 10+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or a related field.
- Portfolio of published work including news articles, press releases, bylines, and/or thought leadership.
- Master storyteller. Fact listers need-not apply. Spin us a yarn. Paint us a picture in everything you do.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in content management systems and digital asset management tools.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience collaborating with external agencies and managing vendor relationships.
- Analytical mindset with experience using performance metrics to drive strategy.
- Background working with data analytics
- Intellectually curious. You ask questions to get to the heart of an issue.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
- Experience in the fintech or financial services industry.
- Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, Smartsheet, or similar project management platforms.
- Demonstrated success in media relations and securing high-impact coverage.
- Passion for advancing financial wellness and literacy.
Why you will love working at Human Interest
Mission - Highly collaborative startup dedicated to supporting employee engagement and growth. It’s an opportunity to help solve one of the biggest unsolved problems in America: saving for retirement.
Culture - Our operating principles define how we come together as a team to do our work. They reflect Human Interest’s unique view on what’s important and what’s right. Documenting this core aspect of our culture helps employees make good decisions on their own. It also helps candidates considering career opportunities critically evaluate whether they will thrive at Human Interest.
- Customer obsession
- Long-term orientation
- Autonomous and accountable teams
- An escalating bar for talent and performance
- Fundamental optimism
Compensation - At Human Interest, there are a number of factors that are used to determine the appropriate pay range for each position. We take into account the cost of labor for each position in various markets across the US. The base salary for this position spans $155,000 - $175,000 and represents the minimum in our lowest geographic region to a maximum in our highest geographic region. The salary that we offer to a new employee within this range is based on their location within the US, their relevant job-related skills, and experience. At Human Interest, base salary is one component of the overall Total Rewards package. Depending on the position, additional compensation components such as bonus, commission, and equity may be offered. All of our employees are offered a robust suite of physical, financial and mental wellness benefits.
Benefits -
- A great 401(k) plan: Our own! Our 401(k) includes a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4% of compensation (immediately vested) and $0 plan fees
- Top-of-the-line health plans, as well as dental and vision insurance
- Generous PTO and parental leave policies
- Addition Wealth - Unlimited access to digital tools, financial professionals, and a knowledge center to help you understand your equity and support your financial wellness
- Lyra - Enhanced Mental Health Support for Employees and dependents
- Carrot - Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
- Candidly - Student loan resource to help you and your family plan, borrow, and repay student debt
- Monthly work-from-home stipend; quarterly lifestyle stipend
- Employee Resource Groups including Veterans, Lift Ev’ry Voice, Pride, LatinX, Families, and Women in Tech
- Fun online and regional events and celebrations and department and company offsites
- The vast majority of our positions can be 100% remote
We’re a great place to work (but don’t take our word for it)
Here’s a list of our awards and accolades:
- Certified as a Great Place To Work® (2023-2025)
- Fortune Best Place to Work in the Bay Area (2024)
- Best Places to Work by Built In (2023-2024)
- America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes (2020-2022, 2024)
- A Top Company by Y Combinator (2020-2023)
- Inc. Fastest Growing Companies (2021)
Human Interest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran or military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws.
We are committed to making every stage of our application process fully accessible to all individuals. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the process, please let us know at applicantaccommodations@humaninterest.com.
Please note Human Interest does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider resumes from vendors including and without limitation search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We comply with CCPA guidelines.
See more: https://humaninterest.com/disclosures
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