Head of Communications, AMER
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onFirst Drive West, San Francisco, California, 94129, United States
About the Role
As the Communications Lead for North America, you will be responsible for scaling Canva's brand across one of our most important markets. Sitting within the Global Communications team, you will lead proactive consumer storytelling to build awareness, adoption, and advocacy for Canva through strategic media relations, cultural moments, and editorial placements across the outlets creators, professionals, and businesses read, watch, and listen to.
You will shape how millions of people see, understand, and talk about Canva, building a consistent drumbeat of stories and conversations that strengthen our brand and cultural relevance across the region. Partnering closely with our North America CMO, you will elevate Canva's profile in market, drive compelling consumer narratives, and ensure Canva is part of the conversations that matter. You will also support internal communications across the region.
Work location
Work model: On-site
First Drive West, San Francisco, California, 94129, United States
San Francisco, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop and execute communications strategies, campaigns, and pitches to drive proactive consumer storytelling
- check_circleBuild and maintain trusted relationships with reporters, producers, and creators across broadcast and digital platforms
- check_circlePartner with senior leaders to prepare spokespeople for media interviews and high-profile external moments
- check_circleCreate news and data-led storytelling programs to uncover compelling narratives and trends
- check_circleDrive regional internal communications by aligning with global teams to support local leaders
- check_circleSupport global communications initiatives by amplifying corporate launches and major company announcements
- check_circleLead cultural and trend-driven moments by partnering with marketing to capitalize on seasonal opportunities
- check_circleOrganize and lead local press events, brand activations, and virtual or in-person media experiences
Requirements
- verified10-15+ years of experience at high-growth consumer brands
- verifiedExperience in creativity, lifestyle, or technology industries
- verifiedProven ability to develop and implement communications strategies, campaigns, messaging, and pitches
- verifiedSolid list of media relationships at traditional and emerging consumer outlets
- verifiedExperience partnering with senior leaders and spokespeople
Nice to Have
Experience in creativity, lifestyle, or technology industries.
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Frequently asked questions about Head of Communications, AMER at Canva
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Day-to-day, the Head of Communications, AMER at Canva will develop and execute communications strategies, campaigns, and pitches to drive proactive consumer storytelling; build and maintain trusted relationships with reporters, producers, and creators across broadcast and digital platforms; partner with senior leaders to prepare spokespeople for media interviews and high-profile external moments; and create news and data-led storytelling programs to uncover compelling narratives and trends.
What are the requirements for this Head of Communications, AMER role?expand_more
To qualify for the Head of Communications, AMER at Canva position, applicants should have: 10-15+ years of experience at high-growth consumer brands; Experience in creativity, lifestyle, or technology industries; Proven ability to develop and implement communications strategies, campaigns, messaging, and pitches; Solid list of media relationships at traditional and emerging consumer outlets; and Experience partnering with senior leaders and spokespeople.
Where is the Head of Communications, AMER role at Canva located?expand_more
Head of Communications, AMER at Canva is based in First Drive West, San Francisco, California, 94129, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Canva has listed this Head of Communications, AMER role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Head of Communications, AMER role?expand_more
Head of Communications, AMER at Canva typically requires 10–15 years of relevant experience at the lead level.
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Head of Communications, AMER at Canva is part of the pr, advertising & marketing job category on Recrutus.
About Canva
Canva operates within the software development industry and is headquartered in Surry Hills, New South Wales. This global online visual communications platform provides a drag-and-drop interface designed to simplify the creation of diverse visual assets. Users can generate presentations, documents, websites, social media graphics, posters, apparel designs, and videos without requiring expertise in complex design software. The platform supports this functionality through an extensive library of templates, fonts, stock photography, illustrations, video footage, and audio clips accessible from any device worldwide.
Since its founding in 2013, the organization has focused on making design accessible to everyone by democratizing visual communication. The core mission involves leveling the playing field to empower the entire global population to create and communicate effectively, rather than limiting these capabilities to a small professional minority. Canva aims to build a highly valuable company while simultaneously fulfilling a commitment to being a force for good. As the organization expands, its capacity to generate a positive impact on the world grows in alignment with its core values and operational scale.
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