Director, Marketing Communications
Leadership Communications role at Atom Computing. Boulder · full-time · $175,000–$200,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build the outbound communications strategy that raises brand awareness and educates customers about the technology
- Shape and maintain a consistent narrative across every channel and medium
- Run a cadenced communications calendar and coordinate with internal and external partners
- Manage promotion across social media, direct marketing, events, sponsorships, and PR
- Plan and run tradeshows, media and analyst briefings, and product launches, defining goals and ROI metrics
What you bring
- Eight or more years across marketing, corporate, brand, or product communications, ideally in high-tech
- A degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
- Sharp writing and speaking skills plus an eye for visual design
- Cross-functional experience negotiating and building consensus with teams and outside vendors
- Ability to turn dense technical concepts into plain, understandable language
Who this fits
This suits a communications leader comfortable in a startup while familiar with how mature organizations run processes. You should move easily between strategy and hands-on execution and stay focused on measurable results. The role is onsite in Boulder with travel up to 25 percent. Base pay runs from $175,000 to $200,000 plus a bonus and stock options.
From the employer
At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing
Atom Computing is seeking a Marketing Communications Director who will develop and execute a comprehensive outbound communications strategy which builds awareness for Atom Computing’s brand, educates customers and partners about our technical achievements and unique capabilities, and generates global enthusiasm for our quantum computing solutions.
Our ideal candidate thrives in a startup environment, but also knows how large, established organizations operate and can help us grow into more mature processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop messaging and communications strategies to promote our quantum computing technology, products, and partnerships to drive engagement.
- Shape the narrative and build awareness of Atom, clearly communicating the organization's mission, products, and technologies through a variety of media and initiatives
- Develop and implement a cadenced marketing communications calendar
- Coordinate marketing needs and activities with internal and external partners
- Maintain processes and documents that aid in the development of work and deliverables, including creative briefs, templates, timelines, and frameworks
- Manage promotional efforts including social media, direct marketing, events, sponsorships, and public relations. Leverage industry standard metrics to monitor, measure, and optimize the effectiveness of communications and events
- Assist in creating and publishing concise and engaging customer-facing content including product information, website content, newsletters, and social media conversations
- Act as a brand ambassador - share company vision through all forms of communication and cultivate it within
- Manage relationships with media and advertising
- Ensure cohesive and consistent brand messaging throughout all channels.
- Plan and execute events such as tradeshows, media/analyst briefings, and product launches. Define event goals and ROI metrics.
- Organize and maintain a central repository for marketing assets such as photos/images, technical papers, and marketing collateral
- Travel: Up to 25%
Experience & Education
- Creative individual with 8+ years of relevant work experience in marketing communications, corporate communications, brand marketing, and/or product marketing and management, preferably within a high-tech industry
- BS/BA in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field
Qualifications
- Exceptional verbal and written communications skills with a keen eye for visual design and aesthetics
- Demonstrated passion for creating an engaging customer experience
- Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to work under tight timelines to drive multiple, simultaneous projects
- Experience in collaborating cross-functionally with both internal and external stakeholders (such as marketing agencies/vendors) to negotiate, build consensus, and achieve goals
- Quick learner, with interest in technology and ability to translate abstract, technical information into easily understandable concepts
- Proactive, data-driven leader who can easily navigate between big-picture strategy and tactical deliverables while keeping focus on measurable results
- Familiarity with Quantum computing, Quantum information science, Cloud computing, High-performance computing (HPC), and/or Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Atom Computing provides a wide variety of perks and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, unlimited paid time off, 401K company matching, short- and long-term disability, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance. We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!
The base salary range for this position is between $175,000 - $200,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer a bonus plan and incentive stock options for equity in the company.