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Chime · 3 days ago

Director, Corporate Editorial and Storytelling

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$169K/yr - $239K/yr

10+ years exp

Chime is a financial technology company focused on helping individuals achieve financial progress. They are seeking a Director of Corporate Editorial to lead their editorial strategy and storytelling efforts, shaping narratives that resonate with various stakeholders through innovative and engaging content.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTech

Responsibilities

Own and evolve Chime’s corporate editorial strategy, aligned with business priorities and Corporate Affairs narratives

Act as both strategist and creator: shaping the vision while writing, editing, and publishing hands-on

Build on the draft editorial standards and channel playbooks our team has started, and help define and finalize them to unify Chime’s voice across owned, earned, and social platforms

Surface and package stories from across Chime—products, people, policy, and culture

Partner with the communications team on newsjacking and rapid response storytelling, helping turn corporate moments into cultural moments

Experiment with new formats including short-form video, podcasts, newsletters, interactive features, and snackable social content (e.g., LinkedIn, blog, and other owned channels)

Integrate AI tools (ChatGPT, Sora, Runway, Synthesia, ElevenLabs, etc.) into editorial workflows to speed production and scale creativity

Build human-in-the-loop systems that balance creativity, governance, and speed

Use analytics, influencer discovery, and sentiment tools to optimize placement and impact, and collaborate with external validators or partners to authentically amplify stories

Guide and mentor a lean core team, tapping contractors, freelancers, and agencies when needed to scale impact

Partner closely with Communications, Legal, Policy, Marketing, and executives to align storytelling with strategy

Build a self-learning editorial system with A/B testing, real-time analytics, and reputation feedback loops

Define KPIs that measure reach, resonance, and reputational impact—and continuously raise the bar

Qualification

Editorial StrategyAI Tools IntegrationStorytellingDigital Media ExperienceSEO FamiliarityTeam LeadershipEditing SkillsData-Driven StorytellingWriting SkillsCollaboration

Required

10+ years in corporate communications, journalism, digital media, or brand storytelling

Proven success leading editorial strategy in fintech, technology, or policy-influenced industries

A journalist's instinct for clarity, timing, and story—paired with a marketer's understanding of audience and distribution

Strong writing and editing ability across formats: op-eds, blog posts, speeches, scripts, and social copy

Experience building and leading creative/editorial teams and managing external partners

Familiarity with SEO, CMS, and analytics tools; fluent in testing, optimization, and data-driven storytelling

Comfort navigating regulated industries and collaborating with executives

Benefits

401k match

Great medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

Generous vacation policy and company-wide Chime Days, bonus company-wide paid days off

1% of your time off to support local community organizations of your choice

Annual wellness stipend to use towards eligible wellness related expenses

Up to 24 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents

Access to Maven, a family planning tool, with $15k lifetime reimbursement for egg freezing, fertility treatments, adoption, and more.

In-person and virtual events to connect with your fellow Chimers—think cooking classes, guided meditations, music festivals, mixology classes, paint nights, etc., and delicious snack boxes, too!