Head of Communications

@ Bankrate

Overview

As Head of Communications, you will set the vision and lead the charge in developing a bold, comprehensive external communications strategy that amplifies Bankrate’s voice across media and industry. You will expand the company’s reputation as a trusted thought leader by driving earned media coverage, landing strategic placements, and securing high-impact visibility that moves the needle.

You will lead a dynamic, multidisciplinary team across Public Relations and Media Outreach, Media Operations, Expert Contributors, and production operations ensuring flawless execution. Acting as a key connector between executive leadership, brand, legal, and marketing, you will align messaging and safeguard the company’s reputation while elevating its public visibility, influence, and earned media reach. Mentoring and inspiring top talent is essential as you cultivate the next generation of leaders for an enterprise-grade team.

What You’ll Do

• Communications & Media Strategy: Develop and execute an external communications strategy aligned with brand and corporate goals.
• Public Relations & Media Outreach: Cultivate relationships with journalists and secure media appearances and strategic partnerships.
• Thought Leadership & Fellow Management: Oversee expert spokespeople, guide content development, and deliver media training.
• Team & Operations Management: Lead a team of specialists and develop repeatable processes for campaigns and content.
• Measurement & Reporting: Define and track KPIs related to media reach, sentiment, and thought leadership impact.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years in communications, public relations, media, or brand strategy.
• Proven experience in building and scaling media programs.
• Hands-on experience with executive visibility, crisis communications and reputation management.
• Strong strategic communicator skilled in storytelling, messaging, and writing.
• Experience with media relations tools such as Cision, TVEyes, Google Suite, and Asana.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation ranges vary by location and qualifications. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible PTO, 401(k) with match, and more.

About the Company

Bankrate is part of Red Ventures, a company founded in 2000 with a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands such as Lonely Planet, The Points Guy, and BestColleges. Headquartered south of Charlotte, NC, the firm operates globally and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Key skills/competency

• communications
• strategy
• media relations
• public relations
• leadership
• messaging
• crisis management
• team management
• content development
• stakeholder engagement