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Flock Safety · 1 day ago

VP of Communications

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$208K/yr - $315K/yr

12+ years exp

Flock Safety is the leading safety technology platform, helping communities thrive by taking a proactive approach to crime prevention and security. The Vice President of Communications will shape a clear narrative around the public value Flock delivers, managing crisis communications and building trust across communities nationwide.

ManufacturingPublic SafetySecuritySensor

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Define and drive Flock Safety’s core narrative, ensuring consistency across press, owned channels, executive messaging, and customer communications

Shift the organization from reactive to proactive by elevating stories of impact, responsibility, innovation, and trust

Lead executive communications, including CEO positioning, speaking opportunities, op-eds, and interviews

Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier national, technology, and policy reporters

Serve as Flock’s primary communications leader during rapid-response situations, including negative press, misinformation, and sensitive policy moments

Continuously evaluate and strengthen crisis communications plans, messaging frameworks, and escalation protocols

Partner closely with Legal, Policy, Product, and Executive Leadership to ensure accurate, aligned, and timely responses

Act as a trusted advisor to executives on reputational risk and public response strategy

Lead, develop, and scale a lean, high-impact communications team

Establish clear priorities, workflows, and expectations to move quickly without sacrificing quality

Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, External Affairs, Policy, Product, Customer Success, Sales, and People teams

Qualification

Crisis communicationsPublic safety technologyExecutive communicationsMedia relationshipsTeam leadershipJudgment under pressureNarrative developmentInvestor relationsOn-air experience

Required

12+ years of communications experience, including senior leadership roles

Proven experience leading crisis communications in high-visibility, highly scrutinized environments (e.g., technology, public safety, government, or policy-adjacent industries)

Demonstrated success reshaping public narratives over time—not just managing press

On-air experience across TV, radio, and/or long-form podcasts, including executive coaching ahead of appearances

Exceptional judgment, clarity of thought, and ability to operate under pressure

Strong media relationships and executive presence

Experience managing and scaling small, high-performing teams

Experience supporting investor relations

Ability to obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification, including a fingerprint-based background check, in accordance with FBI CJIS Security Policy requirements