VP Of Communications
Remote
Who We Are
ZEBEDEE is a next-gen payments platform. We build easy to integrate software developer kits to enable true in-game/app commerce using globally interoperable digital value protocols. With one foot in the gaming industry through our consumer facing ZBD App and another in Fintech with our suite of ZEBEDEE developer tools – We bridge the divide to the next payment frontier. Our platform will be the next generation Stripe, Visa, PayPal…Come and join us!
ZEBEDEE is a fully remote company. We hire, retain and develop the best talent from around the world, wherever s/he/they may choose to live. Every member of the ZEBEDEE team must demonstrate an ability to work independently and thrive in a remote environment.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Vice President of Communications to join our team at ZEBEDEE. This role will be responsible for developing and executing our overall Communications strategy across Marketing, Product, and Corporate Communications on all channels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the fintech or media industry and a passion for innovation and future trends.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, inspire, and lead the communications team to develop and implement ZEBEDEE’s Communications strategy on all channels.
- Develop Public Relations plans to promote ZEBEDEE’s brand and product offerings, focusing on relevant markets and segments, including programming and events to drive business growth.
- Serve as the lead for all outputs driven by the Communications department.
- Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, reporters, media, PR agencies, and creative teams.
- Drive the development of all communications material, including press releases, messaging, talking points, social content, and presentations as necessary.
- Champion and elevate internal communication processes & best practices.
- Drive and lead all risk management communications.
- Cultivate close working relationships with Product, BD, Strategy, and Marketing Leaders to drive a unified message through campaign cadences.
- Partner with leaders across the business to drive and foster collaboration and cross-company relationships.
- Lead and be the owner of all external communications/ PR agency initiatives.
- Identify and develop communications tactics and strategies per market, segment, and partner as necessary.
- Own and create the GTM communication strategies across the business through a campaign roadmap and relevant strategies and tactics to deliver best-in-class campaigns.
- Champion internal communications & employer branding initiatives working closely with cross-functional teams.
- Ensure that the Communications team meets or exceeds our business OKRs.
- Report to the SVP of Marketing and be a part of the marketing leadership team.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Minimum of 7 years hands-on communications experience in the fintech or media industry, with experience managing and building teams.
- Proven ability to build marketing and communications campaigns that align with business objectives.
- Proficiency with all forms of media – traditional, digital, and social media.
- Deep understanding of Gen Z & Millennial audiences, behaviours, affinities and preferences.
- Team-oriented, proactive, collaborative, and flexible, with the ability to work across various business groups across the company.
- Ability to foster positive relationships.
- Strong writing and editorial skills; social media and crypto savvy is a plus.
- Strong media relations experience with creative thinking and existing relationships that can be leveraged.
- Willingness to work outside standard business hours when needed (for any crisis management that may arise).
- Ability to meet deadlines and handle a range of projects.
- Passion and strong knowledge of fintech, entertainment, media, and future innovation.
- Understanding of bitcoin, lightning payments, gaming, crypto & web 3 is a plus.
About ZEBEDEE
We power real economies in virtual worlds. With ZEBEDEE, gaming becomes a meaningful economic activity and game devs get a new playground for weaving money into the worlds they create.