Executive Communication Senior Manager

About the role:

We are looking for an exceptional senior manager of Executive Communications to serve as a key strategic partner and primary communications advisor to our executive team and senior leadership. Reporting to the VP of Communications, you will be responsible for creating and implementing an executive thought leadership strategy. You will be shaping the voice and public narrative of our executives, ensuring they effectively articulate our company’s vision and product strategy to external audiences. The ideal candidate has deep experience in high-growth tech environments and a track record of crafting compelling, high-stakes executive communications.

About us:

At 8am, our vision is to power a world where professionals thrive. We start every day on a mission to empower professionals with the most trusted, innovative technology to deliver world-class outcomes for their clients and exceptional financial results for their business. They count on our purpose-built solutions to simplify operations, ensure compliance, and fuel profitable growth, so they can focus on their clients and do more of the work that matters.

Founded in 2005, 8am™ (formerly AffiniPay) is the professional business platform built to help legal, accounting, and other client-focused professionals run stronger, more profitable businesses. Today, more than 250,000 professionals across the U.S. trust 8am to help them work smarter, serve clients better, and unlock their full potential. We have been recognized as one of Inc 5000’s fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row, and as a result, our teams continue to grow as well!

What you'll do:

• Strategic Advising: Act as a trusted communications advisor to our CEO and other key executives, providing counsel on thought leadership, strategic messaging, communication platforms, and audience engagement.
• Narrative Development: Help craft and evolve the core corporate narrative, working with executives to articulate our mission, vision, and growth story to investors, employees, customers, and the media.
• Speechwriting & Content Creation: Own the end-to-end development of external executive communications, including speeches, presentations for keynotes, talking points, thought leadership articles, and blog posts for 8am and personal social platforms.
• Thought Leadership: Drive and execute a strategic thought leadership platform for executives, identifying and securing speaking engagements and other opportunities to showcase expertise and leadership in the tech space.
• Media Relations Support: Partner with the PR team to prepare executives for media interviews and other external engagements, ensuring consistent messaging and effective delivery.
• Internal Alignment: Collaborate with the internal communications lead to ensure that executive messaging is cascaded effectively throughout the organization, fostering employee engagement and alignment.
• Social Media Management: Advise executives on and help manage their social media presence, leveraging platforms like LinkedIn to build and enhance their professional brand.
• Performance Measurement: Track, measure, and report on the effectiveness of executive communications, using insights to refine and improve future strategies.

About you:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in executive or corporate communications, with a proven track record of supporting C-level and senior executives in high-stakes environments.
• Experience in a high-growth tech company.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate technical and legal topics into clear, compelling narratives.
• A strategic mindset, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate and navigate communications challenges in a fast-moving, competitive landscape.
• Comfort working cross-functionally and building strong, trusting relationships with senior leaders and peers.
• Familiarity with digital communication channels and social media platforms.
• PR agency experience preferred.
  
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve workflows, enhance decision-making, or drive innovation.

Additional Information
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000 to $150,000. The salary range for performing this role outside of the US / Austin / California may differ. 8am is committed to offering competitive, fair and commensurate compensation and has provided an estimated pay range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and education.

Why 8am:

At 8am, our culture is shaped by the people who bring it to life every day. Together, we build a company rooted in continuous learning, genuine community, holistic wellness, and meaningful engagement—values that empower us as individuals and unite us as a team. Our culture is grounded in our core values: Work Smart, Win Fast; Outshine Ordinary, and We Find a Way. These values drive how we serve our customers and work with each other in a collaborative, inspiring, and empowering environment, every day.

Here’s how we support our 8Team:

• Health Insurance Coverage: We offer our 8Team a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit your needs, including a 100% company-paid HDHP plan for employees.
• Financial perks: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including annual bonuses, equity options and 401(k) or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match for all team members.
• Time for what matters: Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, and a parental leave program for our new parents.
• Wellness: Wellness stipends, mental health support, and one-on-one nutrition coaching.
• Learning and Development: Continuous learning through 8am.edu, leadership programs, professional development funds, and individually focused talent development.
• Giving back to the communities around us: Participate in our charitable matching gift program, paid time off for volunteer service, and company-sponsored volunteer events (both local and virtually).
• Engagement: Virtual and in-person team-building events, quarterly award recognition through our Rise & Shine Award of Excellence Program, and our peer-to-peer appreciation platform.

At 8am, we don’t just offer benefits - we create an environment where people can thrive, grow, and make a real impact every day.

Diversity, equity & inclusion at 8am:

At 8am, we recognize that innovation occurs with a strong team of people who are diverse in background, personality, talent and ideas. Experience comes in many forms and ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we continue to learn from each other is an integral part of our culture. We are committed to creating a welcoming and transparent environment for all that embraces those differences through education, equal access to opportunities and information, inclusionary programs, and community outreach.

Security advisory:

Our hiring teams at 8am are dedicated to recruiting top talent that share our passion for serving the professional services industry through innovative financial technology. As such, our Talent Acquisition Team only follows legitimate hiring practices. We will always communicate with our candidates using emails with the 8am domain and will never ask for sensitive/personal data during the application process. All interviews take place over phone call, Zoom/Google Meet or in person. All offers are communicated verbally by our Talent Acquisition Specialists with a written offer letter as a follow up.