VP, Communication

The role

This person will lead Replit's communications function, including strategy, team structure, and execution. They will own external and internal communications, media relations, and the company narrative as Replit expands in AI and enterprise markets.

What you will do

• Lead and scale Replit's communications function, team structure, and agency management.
• Build an AI-native communications function using agents for repeatable work.
• Develop and evolve Replit's corporate narrative across AI, developer tools, and global markets.
• Own strategic positioning and intellectual capital for company launches and stories.
• Lead communications programs for product launches, enterprise momentum, and thought leadership.
• Shape market understanding of Replit as an agentic software creation platform.
• Build narratives around AI-powered software creation, security, and the future of work.
• Partner with the CEO and executive team on positioning and reputation.
• Build and maintain relationships with technology, business, AI, and policy media.
• Manage proactive and reactive communications, including crisis communications.

Required qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 12+ years of experience in communications, PR, media, corporate affairs, or related fields for Director level.
• 15+ years of experience in communications, PR, media, corporate affairs, or related fields for VP level.
• Experience building, scaling, or expanding a communications or strategic positioning function at a fast-growing technology company or leading institution.
• Proven experience working directly with founders, CEOs, executives, and senior cross-functional leaders.
• Strong relationships with technology, business, enterprise, AI, developer, and/or policy media.
• Experience managing external agencies and cross-functional communications programs on a global level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of the AI landscape.
• Hands-on fluency with AI and agentic tools.
• Track record of flagship thought leadership.
• Experience earning third-party validation from leading institutions and policy communities.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Equity
• 401(k) Program with a 4% match (US Only)
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays
• Commuter Benefits (In-Office & US Only)
• Monthly Wellness Stipend
• Autonomous Work Environment
• In Office Set-Up Reimbursement (In-Office Only)
• Quarterly Team Gatherings
• In Office Amenities (In-Office Only)

About the company

Replit is the agentic software creation platform that enables anyone to build applications using natural language. It is democratizing software development by removing traditional barriers to application creation.