Director, International Communications

About the role

The Director of International Communications will own the communications, PR, and thought leadership strategy for key markets outside the US and Canada. This senior role involves aligning corporate and product communications with international business strategies across EMEA, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. The successful candidate will partner with internal teams and external agencies to drive brand awareness and product engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Instructure's communications strategy across key markets in EMEA, Latin America, and Asia Pacific.
• Develop communications narrative and messaging pillars and activate them across international markets.
• Integrate PR and communications into existing marketing strategies and pioneer new, innovative ways to engage each market.
• Partner with international spokespeople and regional teams to spot industry trends and establish thought leadership.
• Use byline articles and interviews to position core messages and amplify customer stories.
• Build strong relationships with journalists, market research analysts, and influencers.
• Guide international spokespeople through proactive and reactive crisis management and issue response.
• Produce quarterly share of voice and earned media reports.

Required skills

• Corporate communications
• Strategic communications
• Public relations
• Analyst relations
• Message development
• Crisis management
• English fluency

Nice to have

• Spanish fluency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field

Benefits

• Ownership program
• Flexible work culture
• Generous time off
• Wellness programs
• Mental health support
• Learning and development resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Motivosity employee recognition program

About the Company

Instructure creates intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers.