Sr. Director of Communications

About Quizlet:

Inspired by our belief that anyone can learn anything and powered by our own curiosity, we build the smartest tools we can imagine to help students learn.

Quizlet is the popular, global learning platform and app that millions of students, teachers and everyday people use to study any subject imaginable for school, work or as part of their personal interests -- including two-thirds of high school students and half of all college students in the US. Combining cognitive science and machine learning, Quizlet guides students through adaptive study activities to confidently reach their learning goals. We’re on track to become the undisputed leader in user-generated learning content and engagement, at the scale of YouTube.

Valued at $1 billion, Quizlet has raised over $60 million in venture capital from investors including Icon Ventures, Union Square Ventures, General Atlantic, Costanoa Ventures, Owl Ventures, and Altos Ventures.

To serve our global community of learners, our teams tackle lofty technical challenges and design for use cases across cultures and languages. We work hard, act like owners, and collaborate every chance we get. We’re energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools.

With offices in major cities around the world and ambitious plans for expansion, we remain grounded in our commitment to our mission of helping people learn. We’re looking for new team members who crave a challenge and want to help us continue amplifying our impact. 

About the Team:

The Quizlet Public Relations team is responsible for driving internal and external communications in service of the Quizlet Brand. This team works closely with our marketing, product and executive teams to drive awareness of our brand and mission, which is to make students unstoppable by helping them practice and master what they are learning. The team accomplishes this goal through creative storytelling, thought leadership, and communications for our business, consumer and investor communities.

About the Role:

The Head of Communications plays a key role in Quizlet’s success by significantly influencing the company’s overall brand positioning and reputation in the market. By focusing on Quizlet’s core audience, this individual will further our position through thought leadership, ground-breaking programs, relationships with key journalists and opinion leaders, and a close relationship with our CEO.

In this role, you will:

• Be an excellent storyteller, working closely with the CEO and CMO to set the entire communications agenda for Quizlet across internal, consumer, business and investor audiences
• Build a world-class communications team that helps craft and protect Quizlet’s brand and reputation globally
• Build and maintain long term relationship with the press community
• Create excitement around the Quizlet brand through innovative programs connecting Quizlet to students and culture
• Advise senior management, the CEO, and the Board on a broad range of opportunities and issues associated with communications and messaging
• Use quantitative/qualitative insights to drive decisions, measure success and encourage positive change within the organization
• Oversee the management of agency partners globally

What you bring to the table:

• 15 years of experience in communications or public relations
• Agency and/or in-house experience with a preference for both
• Expert level oral and written communication skills
• Strong track record of experience using non-traditional communications channels to build reputation and brand
• Team player with great people skills
• Ability to partner effectively with external resources, but also roll up the sleeves and dig into details
• A passion for education and learning
• A highly collaborative, flexible and adaptable style, with strong diplomatic and influencing skills

Compensation, Benefits & Perks:

• Employees are eligible to participate in the Quizlet stock option program
• Collaborate with your manager and team to create a schedule that ensures a high level of productivity (creating that ideal work/life balance)
• We offer 20 days of paid vacation (and we expect you to take them!)
• Comprehensive health coverage (Anthem, Kaiser), HSA, FSA, dental and vision (Guardian), competitive salary, 401(k), and equity
• Other perks include: Wellness stipend, pet insurance offerings, annual learning and development stipend, commuter subsidy, and 40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice
• In addition, we offer access to mental health resources, fertility education, fertility preservation, IVF, genetic testing, surrogacy, adoption, and more

We strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome! 

We work to create a holistic interview process, where both Quizlet and candidates have an opportunity to view what it would be like to work together, in exploring a mutually beneficial partnership.

We provide a transparent setting, that gives a comprehensive view of who we are!

In Closing:

We hope you are excited about everything you read so far. We highly encourage you to apply for this position, even if you feel you do not meet all the requirements. Quizlet is always looking for amazing folks that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways - not merely candidates that fit a certain mold.

We have a bias for action, take initiative, and hustle to deliver results. We make informed decisions whenever possible but are unafraid to take calculated risks on great ideas to promote learning. We embrace challenges and see effort as the path to mastery. We’re constantly seeking opportunities to learn and we embrace curiosity. Quality matters at Quizlet, and we hold the bar high on everything we do.

We treat each other with honesty and respect, encourage vigorous debate, and seek critical feedback. We value diversity, humility, transparency, and collaboration as the best paths to our success — as individuals, as a team, and as a company.

Quizlet’s success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are actively working to build a team that is representative of the diverse communities we serve, and an open, inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive. As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us!

To All Recruiters and Placement Agencies:

At this time Quizlet does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and/or profiles. 

Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Quizlet employee. Quizlet will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm nor will it be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Quizlet.