Director, Executive Communications

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!

What you’ll do:

As the Director, Executive Communications, you will work collaboratively with the Senior Director, Executive Communications to lead and execute a industry advocacy initiatives through industry events, public relations, speaking opportunities, and thought leadership. Additionally, you will create and implement a comprehensive strategy to amplify the reach and impact of these initiatives, including across social media platforms of the company’s senior level executives including the CEO. In this role, you will:

• Work alongside the Senior Director, Executive Communications to develop an advocacy-driven communications strategy to complement C-suite industry and thought leadership plans.
• Bring advanced relationships with decision-makers and event organizers in the advocacy and policy sector to secure earned speaking opportunities for senior executives of The Trade Desk.
• Craft effective thought leadership, including social media strategies for busy senior executives.
• Engage senior executives strategically, and with confidence, especially in establishing and securing buy-in for a consistent communications strategy.
• Research and monitor industry trends and relevant topics for use in preparing talking points, presentations, and other communications on specific topics.
• Provide strategic counsel for The Trade Desk’s overall events strategy.
• Establish KPIs aligned with the executive communications strategy in support of the company’s business goals.

Who you are:

• 12+ years of executive communications, marketing or global thought leadership experience; government and non-profit work, a plus.
• Have a pre-established list of professional relationships with event organizers/programmers to further The Trade Desk’s executive communications and marketing strategy.
• Experience working with C-suite and senior business leadership with a track record of synthesizing business priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience.
• Self-starter and motivated to think big.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, and project management skills.
• Superior global business acumen and the ability to work autonomously.

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The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

NY, CO, CA, and WA residents only: In accordance with NY, CO, CA, and WA law, the range provided is The Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as sales-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.

Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave

At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is$136,300—$249,900 USD