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GoFundMe · 8 hours ago

Corporate Communications Associate

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$61K/yr - $91K/yr

3+ years exp

GoFundMe is the world’s most powerful community for good, dedicated to helping people help each other. The Corporate Communications Associate will drive strategic media engagement and storytelling to highlight GoFundMe’s growth and impact, working closely with the Corporate Communications team to amplify the company’s mission and enhance its media presence.

CrowdfundingInternetPeer to Peer

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Support GoFundMe’s storytelling and brand amplification: Help develop and execute creative communications strategies that elevate GoFundMe’s mission, products, partnerships, and innovation story across business, tech, philanthropy, and consumer media

Drive operational excellence: Establish and maintain clear processes — trackers, agendas, and other systems — that enable efficient collaboration, consistent messaging, and a high standard of output across all communications initiatives

Media monitoring and writing: Track coverage of the company and draft press releases, briefing memos, talking points, and presentations for external audiences

Shape proactive communications programs: Contribute to the development of strategic PR plans and messaging for company news, product launches, partnerships, and marketing campaigns that inspire trust and engagement

Support external communications policy: Support the implementation of GoFundMe’s external communications policy by conducting the initial review of inbound inquiries related to partner and vendor releases, as well as speaking engagement requests. Surface recommendations to senior members of the communications team and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment across teams

Elevate GoFundMe’s leadership voice: Organize, identify, and help drive speaking, awards, and thought leadership initiatives that position GoFundMe executives and the brand as leading voices in generosity, innovation, and the future of giving

Translate data into storytelling: Demonstrate proficiency in turning complex data and insights into clear, compelling narratives that bring GoFundMe’s impact to life and strengthen key media and stakeholder messaging

Spot and shape powerful narratives: Monitor trends across philanthropy, business, and technology to identify emerging storytelling opportunities that bring GoFundMe’s mission, innovation, and impact to life

Support media engagement: Respond to relevant inbound media inquiries and help prepare executives for interviews and speaking engagements through research, message development, and briefing materials

Cultivate strong media relationships: Develop close, trusted relationships with journalists, podcast hosts, and key partners to secure impactful coverage, and build and maintain thoughtful media lists across verticals

Foster collaboration across teams: Partner with marketing, social, product, and policy teams to ensure GoFundMe’s messaging is unified, strategic, and reflects our mission of helping people help each other

Champion creativity and initiative: Bring fresh ideas to the table — new story angles, partnerships, and channels — to further expand GoFundMe’s reach, impact and relevance

Qualification

Public relations experienceMedia engagementStrategic communicationsStorytellingMedia monitoringResearch skillsWriting skillsProactive communicationCollaborationDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with 3–4+ years in public relations or corporate communications

Proven experience building and maintaining media lists, pitching and securing stories across business and tech verticals, with a strong understanding of the evolving media landscape

Exceptional written and verbal communicator who can translate complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, remote-first environment

Skilled researcher with a natural curiosity and ability to quickly identify emerging trends and opportunities that align with GoFundMe's mission

A natural storyteller with a sharp news sense — passionate about uncovering powerful human stories that highlight community, innovation, and impact

A collaborative and dependable teammate who works effectively across internal teams and external partners, bringing positivity, accountability, and initiative to every project

A proactive, purpose-driven communicator who thrives in dynamic environments and consistently delivers high-quality work that advances GoFundMe's brand and mission

Preferred

Agency experience preferred, particularly within the tech and/or philanthropy sectors

Benefits

Competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits

Financial assistance for things like hybrid work, family planning, along with generous parental leave, flexible time-off policies, and mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well-being

Learning, development, and recognition programs to help you thrive and grow

Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing initiatives and employee resource groups

Make a difference through our volunteering program