About the Role

As Corporate Communications Director, you will oversee corporate & business external news moments as well as communications tied to enhancing Stitch Fixs reputation. In this role, you will also drive the companys executive communications & thought leadership strategy, oversee the corporate editorial communications program & partner with Investor Relations on financial communications.  

To be successful, you will align with executive leadership team members on business goals & create communications plans in support of those objectives. This is a media heavy role, & will involve driving awareness of how Stitch Fix is transforming its business to deliver for its clients & drive sustainable, profitable growth. 

This role will report to Stitch Fixs Vice President of Communications.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will

• Help tell the story of how Stitch Fix is successfully positioning itself for the future This includes developing a 360-degree strategic communications plan consisting of anchor & incremental news moments tied to the companys business, technology & culture.
• Lead executive communications for the company This includes the development & execution of thought leadership programs (e.g.,speaking  opportunities & media interviews) for key executives & ensuring executives are prepared for those opportunities. 
• Serve as the editorial director of our external corporate channels You will be responsible for leveraging our owned platforms, including our corporate newsroom & LinkedIn, to tell the Stitch Fix story. 
• Be a trusted partner You will interact with the Stitch Fix leadership team often & build trusted relationships with stakeholders across our business to deliver the communications strategy. You will also work with agency partners as an extension of our internal team to drive our corporate narrative. 
• Manage & enhance Stitch Fixs reputation You will be responsible for our any rapid response & issues management approach & execution.
• Serve as a corporate spokesperson   You will represent Stitch Fix with media & other key external stakeholders, as well as at key industry events.
• Be part of a strong, vibrant & diverse culture  You will be eager to be a part of a culture that is supportive, inclusive, & encourages innovation.

Were excited about you because

• You have the right breadth of experience You have 10+ years of experience in communication roles (technology & / or retail experience is a plus) with a focus on media relations, thought leadership & issues management. 
• You are an outstanding storyteller You are capable of taking information & insight to build a compelling narrative. Youre an expert at translating nuanced, complex concepts into broadly digestible content. You think in soundbites, & you have a great gut instinct for a strong angle. You demonstrate excellence in communication across different mediums & audiences.
• You have a business development mindset  You have a proven track record partnering with executive leadership to understand a business strategy & develop a communications strategy to support it.
• You understand the industry You have a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across the media landscape, especially with tech, retail & business reporters.
• You can collaborate across teams You demonstrate leadership & strong decision-making skills, but also value input from cross-functional partners & team members, & are comfortable working through ambiguity.
• You are a self-starter Youre comfortable working in a fast-paced environment & possess a keen sense of what needs to happen & the energy to do it. In short, you get things done.
• You are passionate about what you do Youre intensely curious, seek feedback to continue growing & developing, & are excited about what you could make possible at Stitch Fix.
• You appreciate the dynamic blend of virtual collaboration & face-to-face interactions - You will fully embrace the flexibility of a remote work environment, coupled with the willingness & ability to travel to our San Francisco headquarters once a month.

Why you'll love working at Stitch Fix...

• We are a group of bright, kind people who are motivated by challenge. We value integrity, innovation & trust. Youll bring these characteristics to life in everything you do at Stitch Fix.
• We cultivate a community of diverse perspectives all voices are heard & valued.
• We are an innovative company & leverage our strengths in fashion & tech to disrupt the future of retail. 
• We win as a team, commit to our work, & celebrate grit together because we value strong relationships.
• We boldly create the future while keeping equity & sustainability at the center of all that we do. 
• We are the owners of our work & are energized by solving problems through a growth mindset lens. We think broadly & creatively through every situation to create meaningful impact.
• We offer comprehensive compensation packages & inclusive health & wellness benefits.

About Stitch Fix

We're changing the industry & bringing personal styling to every body. We believe in a service & a workplace where you can show up as your best, most authentic self. The Stitch Fix experience is not merely curatedits truly personalized to each client we style. We are changing the way people find what they love. Were disrupting the future of retail with the precision of data science by combining it with human instinct to find pieces that fit our clients unique style. This novel juxtaposition attracts a highly diverse group of talented people who are both thinkers & doers. This results in a simple, yet powerful offering to our customers & a successful, growing business serving millions of men, women & kids throughout the US & UK. We believe we are only scratching the surface & are looking for incredible people like you to help us boldly create our future.