Director, Head of Marketing Communications

Apollo.io is the leading go-to-market solution for revenue teams, trusted by over 500,000 companies and millions of users globally, from rapidly growing startups to some of the world's largest enterprises. Founded in 2015, the company is one of the fastest growing companies in SaaS, raising approximately $250 million to date and valued at $1.6 billion. Apollo.io provides sales and marketing teams with easy access to verified contact data for over 210 million B2B contacts and 35 million companies worldwide, along with tools to engage and convert these contacts in one unified platform. By helping revenue professionals find the most accurate contact information and automating the outreach process, Apollo.io turns prospects into customers. Apollo raised a series D in 2023 and is backed by top-tier investors, including Sequoia Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, and more, and counts the former President and COO of Hubspot, JD Sherman, among its board members.

About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Communications Leader to elevate our brand and strengthen our voice across all audiences. This role is responsible for leading external communications (including public relations), internal communications, and executive communications. The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller, trusted advisor to senior leaders, and passionate about creating meaningful connections both inside and outside the company.

Key Responsibilities:

Public Relations & External Communications

• Develop and lead the PR strategy to increase brand awareness and enhance reputation.
• Manage media relations, including developing press releases, briefing documents, and fostering strong relationships with key journalists and outlets.
• Partner with marketing and product teams to drive narratives around company milestones, product launches, partnerships, and thought leadership.
• Oversee crisis and issues management, ensuring rapid and transparent communication during sensitive moments.

Internal Communications

• Design and execute internal communications programs that foster employee engagement, alignment, and culture.
• Partner with HR, Operations, and Executive teams to communicate key initiatives, company priorities, and organizational updates.
• Own content development for All Hands meetings, newsletters, intranet updates, and other internal channels.

Executive Communications

• Serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders, developing messaging, speeches, presentations, and thought leadership content.
• Drive visibility for executives through media opportunities, industry events, and owned channels.
• Coach leaders on effective communication styles and delivery.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in communications, with expertise across PR, internal comms, and executive comms.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful communications strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at crafting clear, compelling narratives.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build trust across all levels of the organization.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments preferred.

 

 

 

The listed Pay Range reflects base salary range, except for sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commission/sales bonus targets and annual base salary for the role. This pay range may be inclusive of several career levels at Apollo and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Additional benefits for this role may include equity; company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; at least 10 paid holidays per year, flex PTO, and parental leave; employee assistance program and wellbeing benefits; global travel coverage; life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance; FSA/HSA and medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Annual Pay Range$225,000—$250,000 USD

We are AI Native

Apollo.io is an AI-native company built on a culture of continuous improvement. We’re on the front lines of driving productivity for our customers—and we expect the same mindset from our team. If you're energized by finding smarter, faster ways to get things done using AI and automation, you'll thrive here.

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