Communications Director - Remote Opportunity at Rain

About the Role

We are seeking a Communications Director remote to join Rain, a leader in the next generation of payments. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact in a hypergrowth company that is transforming the landscape of global payments. As a Communications Director remote, you will be instrumental in shaping our narrative and enhancing our visibility in the fintech and crypto sectors.

What You'll Do

• Own Rain’s earned media strategy end-to-end, driving sustained visibility and credibility across enterprise, fintech, TradFi, and crypto audiences.
• Lead communications for major company moments, including product launches, partnerships, funding announcements, and corporate milestones.
• Elevate Rain’s leadership team through proactive executive communications, thought leadership, and top-tier media placements.
• Build and evolve core messaging frameworks that scale across press, speaking, content, and regional marketing efforts.
• Partner closely with Sales, Business Development, Product, and Executive Leadership to provide air cover for pipeline growth and strategic initiatives.
• Manage and hold a high-performing external PR agency accountable to outcomes, not activity.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with select top reporters across business, fintech, payments, and crypto media.
• Identify and execute timely newsjacking opportunities that reinforce Rain’s point of view on the market.
• Oversee earned speaking opportunities, from industry conferences to executive panels and media events.
• Partner with regional marketing and BD teams to localize narratives and announcements for markets such as LATAM and beyond.
• Lead crisis communications planning and execution, ensuring Rain is prepared to respond clearly and confidently when it matters most.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience in communications, PR, or strategic storytelling at a high-growth technology company or agency.
• Direct experience navigating both the hype phase and the operational maturity phase of a fast-scaling company.
• A strong track record of managing and scaling agency relationships while remaining hands-on as an individual contributor.
• Exceptional writing and editorial judgment, with the ability to simplify complex topics without losing credibility.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment with shifting priorities.
• A strong ownership mentality—you see gaps, fill them, and drive work forward without waiting for perfect inputs.
• Willingness and ability to be a senior IC as the function grows.

Nice to Have

• Experience leading or supporting communications around mergers, acquisitions, or major corporate restructurings.
• Exposure to public-company communications, including earnings cycles, regulatory considerations, or investor relations coordination.

What We Offer

• Unlimited time off with a minimum of 10 days required for personal use.
• Flexible working environment, with options to work from home or in the office.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match to help you plan for the future.
• Equity option plan for all employees.
• Stipend for creating a comfortable home office atmosphere.
• Health and wellness spending options for gym memberships and fitness classes.
• Team summits for relationship building and strengthening company culture.