# VP, Communication

**Company:** [Replit](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/replit)
**Location:** Foster City, CA
**Role:** Communications
**Salary:** $300k – $390k/yr
**Experience:** 15+ years
**Skills:** communications strategy, Media Relations, Executive Communication, crisis communications, internal communications, ai landscape, narrative development, agency management, global communications, Cross-Functional Leadership
**Posted:** 2026-07-21

> Lead and scale Replit’s communications function as VP or Director of Communications. Develop corporate narrative, manage media/analyst relations, executive and internal comms, crisis response, and global awareness in AI and software creation. Requires 15+ years experience building comms at fast-growing tech companies, strong media relationships, and strategic/execution skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Help lead and scale Replit’s communications function, including communications strategy, team structure, agency management, operating rhythms, and execution standards.
- Develop and evolve Replit’s corporate narrative as the company expands across AI, developer tools, enterprise, consumer, education, and global markets.
- Lead communications programs across company announcements, product launches, enterprise momentum, customer stories, partnerships, policy-related issues, executive visibility, awards, events, and thought leadership.
- Shape how the market understands Replit as an agentic software creation platform that enables anyone to build applications using natural language.
- Build clear, credible narratives around AI-powered software creation, developer productivity, enterprise adoption, security, governance, education, and the future of work.
- Partner with the CEO, executive team, and functional leaders on positioning, reputation, media strategy, internal communications, and high-stakes company moments.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with technology, business, AI, enterprise, developer, policy, and international media.
- Partner closely with product, engineering, marketing, sales, partnerships, legal, policy, people, and finance to create coordinated communications programs that support company priorities.
- Lead or support internal communications, including company meetings, leadership messaging, employee announcements, change communications, and moments that help the company stay aligned as it scales.
- Manage proactive and reactive communications, including rapid response, issues management, crisis communications, and sensitive topics.
- Prepare executives and spokespeople for media interviews, podcasts, conferences, customer events, internal moments, and industry presentations.
- Support Replit’s global communications strategy, with particular focus on expanding awareness in Europe and Asia.
- Track the AI, software, developer, enterprise, startup, and policy landscape to identify where Replit should lead, respond, or reframe the conversation.
- Build a communications culture that values speed, clarity, creativity, judgment, and proof.

## Requirements
- BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 12+ years of experience in communications, PR, media, corporate affairs, or related fields for Director level; 15+ years for VP level.
- Experience building, scaling, or significantly expanding a communications function at a fast-growing technology company.
- Proven experience working directly with founders, CEOs, executives, and senior cross-functional leaders.
- Strong relationships with technology, business, enterprise, AI, developer, and/or policy media.
- Experience managing external agencies and cross-functional communications programs on a global level.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for users, developers, enterprise buyers, employees, policymakers, partners, and the press.
- Strong understanding of the AI landscape and how AI is changing software development, enterprise productivity, and the future of work.
- Experience across several communications disciplines, including external communications, internal communications, media relations, executive communications, crisis communications, and strategic messaging.
- Ability to translate complex technical ideas into clear, compelling stories without losing substance.
- Cross-functional leadership experience, with the ability to influence and collaborate across product, engineering, sales, marketing, legal, policy, finance, and people teams.
- Ability to see the big picture while operating in execution mode.
- Passionate about their craft and the impact they can have.
- Strong judgment in fast-moving, high-pressure environments.
- A creative, resourceful, “do more with less” mindset.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience in AI, developer tools, enterprise software, or related high-growth tech sectors.
- Global communications experience with focus on Europe and Asia markets.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive Salary & Equity (base salary range $300,000 - $390,000).
- 401(k) Program with a 4% match (US Only).
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability.
- Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave.
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays.
- Commuter Benefits (In-Office Only).
- Monthly Wellness Stipend.
- Autonomous Work Environment.
- In Office Set-Up Reimbursement (In-Office Only).
- Quarterly Team Gatherings.
- In Office Amenities (In-Office Only).

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