Kensho is a 100-person Machine Learning (ML) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) company, centered around providing cutting-edge solutions to meet the challenges of some of the largest and most successful businesses and institutions. We are owned by S&P Global and operate independently. Our toolkit illuminates insights by helping the world better understand, process, and leverage messy data. Specifically, Kensho’s solutions largely involve speech recognition (ASR), entity linking (NED), structured document extraction, automated database linking, text classification, and more.
As the Head of Communications at Kensho, you will be responsible for chartering our communications strategy, both internally and externally by magnifying our message and finding creative ways to express it.
At Kensho, we hire talented people and give them the freedom, support, and resources needed to accomplish our shared goals. We believe in flexibility-first and give our employees the opportunity to work from where they feel most productive and engaged (must be in the United States). We also value in-person collaboration, so there may be times when travel to one of our Kensho hubs (e.g., Cambridge, MA or NYC) will be required for team meetings or company events.
Kensho states that the anticipated base salary range for the position is 150k-175k. In addition, this role is eligible for an annual incentive bonus and equity plans. At Kensho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate with the CEO and senior leadership serving as a strategic communications advisor to ensure communications advance business strategies and reflect the executive’s leadership style
- Prepare polished executive communications for parent-company leadership, Board of Directors, clients, and investors
- Establish a communications strategy, with associated campaigns and calendar based on organizational needs and objectives
- Ensure all communications are aligned, impactful and deliver a clear, consistent and focused message across the company, and/or to various audiences
- Produce internal content including slide decks, memoranda, videos, emails, blogs, and other content; and external content for conferences, social media, and other brand awareness opportunities
- Support the creation of presentations and other materials for executive leadership and the board of directors, as well as strategic plan reviews
- Manage Kensho’s social media presence and any public relations when necessary
- Work across all teams at Kensho, including Business Development, Engineering, and HR
- Coordinate closely with Kensho’s branding team and S&P Global’s marketing, branding, and communications teams to ensure alignment between marketing, branding, and communications strategy where appropriate
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus 5-10+ years of executive communications or equivalent experience, preferably in a ML/AI company or another high tech field; relevant experience in consulting and/or product marketing also a plus
- Excellent visual and written storytelling skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, compelling visual and written language
- Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Outstanding PowerPoint and Google Slides skills
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic who takes initiative and can work independently
- Organizational, interpersonal, and project management skills
- Leadership / influencing skills across levels
At Kensho, we pride ourselves on providing top-of-market benefits, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 100% company paid premiums
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 26 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave (paternity and maternity)
- 401(k) plan with 6% employer matching
- Generous company matching on donations to non-profit charities
- Up to $20,000 tuition assistance toward degree programs, plus up to $4,000/year for ongoing professional education such as industry conferences
- Plentiful snacks, drinks, and regularly catered lunches
- Dog-friendly offices
- Bike sharing program memberships
- Compassion leave and elder care leave
- Mentoring and additional learning opportunities
- Opportunity to expand professional network and participate in conferences and events
About Kensho
Kensho is an Artificial Intelligence company that builds solutions to uncover insights in messy and unstructured data that enable critical workflows and empower businesses to make decisions with conviction.
Kensho was founded in 2013 and was acquired by S&P Global in 2018. Kensho continues to operate as a startup in order to maintain our distinct, independent brand and to promote our breakthrough, innovative culture. Our team of Kenshins enjoy a dynamic and collaborative work environment that runs autonomously from S&P Global, while leveraging the unparalleled breadth and depth of data and resources available as part of S&P Global. As Kenshins, we pride ourselves on maintaining an innovative culture that depends on diversity and inclusion.
We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes future Kenshins with all experiences and perspectives. Kensho is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with offices in New York City, and Washington D.C. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
