Named #4 startup in Canada for 2024, Hiive is a fintech/marketplace startup connecting buyers and sellers of stock in venture-backed pre-IPO companies . Thanks to our industry-leading technology and best-in-class capital markets team, we are home to the fastest-growing marketplace for the stock of “unicorns” on the planet. As a profitable and rapidly growing business backed by US venture capital investors, we are seeking to scale our high-performing team.
Interested in learning more about life at Hiive? Check out our careers page to see how you can grow with us!
As our Senior Marketing Communications Manager, you’ll own Hiive’s outbound messaging strategy, external communications, and brand storytelling. You’ll craft compelling content, oversee PR initiatives, and ensure our messaging resonates across all channels, including traditional and social media. Working closely with product marketing, growth, and design teams, you’ll play a critical role in shaping how the world perceives Hiive.
In this role, your responsibilities would include:
Ensuring a consistent brand voice and messaging across all marketing and communication touchpoints.
Managing media relations, identifying opportunities to extend the Hiive brand, and work with agencies as needed to drive positive coverage.
Cultivating and projecting a public persona for key company executives via press, social, and community engagement.
Identifying and executing media sponsorships including development of thought leadership, and integration with marketing programs.
Supporting industry events through press outreach and executive speaking engagements to elevate our brand.
Overseeing LinkedIn, Twitter, and other channels to amplify Hiive’s voice and engage our community.
Partnering with product, growth, and design teams to create compelling marketing campaigns.
Required Skills:
7+ years of experience in marketing communications, PR, or content strategy, ideally in fintech, marketplaces, or fast-scaling startups.
Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to distill complex topics into clear, engaging narratives.
Proven track record of managing media relations, thought leadership, and PR initiatives.
Experience working cross-functionally with design, product marketing, and growth teams.
Ability to think strategically while executing hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with SEO, social media strategy, and content marketing best practices.
Compensation, Benefits, & Perks:
Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and contribution.
Opportunity to participate in ownership of a rapidly growing early-stage startup through our employee stock option plan.
Comprehensive 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums, a health and personal spending account.
A dedicated desk in our Vancouver, BC HQ, in the heart of downtown, with a fridge stocked with healthy snacks and drinks, an onsite gym, and a gorgeous rooftop amenity.
Enjoy a $20-per-day commuter benefit for every day you work in our Vancouver HQ.
An engaging social calendar, including bi-weekly catered lunches, bi-weekly “Friday bar,” team workouts, annual summer party, and holiday party, two “onsite” all-team retreats each year, semi-annual team-building events, and Hiive Womens’ Network events.
Significant opportunities for growth into team leadership and management roles.
Entrepreneurial culture and a small and dynamic team.
Sponsorship, immigration, and relocation for exceptional candidates.
Hiive is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed.
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