Vice President, Communications

It's a new day with a new opportunity at 8am!

About the role :

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Vice President, Communications to join our leadership team. Reporting directly to the CMO, the VP, Communications will be responsible for defining and executing a comprehensive, integrated communications strategy that amplifies our brand, strengthens our market leadership, and supports our business objectives. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of scaling communications at a high-growth technology company and is adept at navigating the unique landscape of an equity-backed venture.

About us :

At 8am, our vision is to power a world where professionals thrive. We start every day on a mission to empower professionals with the most trusted, innovative technology to deliver world-class outcomes for their clients and exceptional financial results for their business. They count on our purpose-built solutions to simplify operations, ensure compliance, and fuel profitable growth, so they can focus on their clients and do more of the work that matters.

Founded in 2005, 8am™ (formerly AffiniPay) is the professional business platform built to help legal, accounting, and other client-focused professionals run stronger, more profitable businesses. Today, more than 250,000 professionals across the U.S. trust 8am to help them work smarter, serve clients better, and unlock their full potential. We have been recognized as one of Inc 5000's fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row, and as a result, our teams continue to grow as well!

What you'll do

Strategic Communications and Brand Narrative

• Develop and execute a strategic communications plan that drives brand awareness, enhances the 8am reputation, and supports business goals.
• Serve as a key advisor to the executive team, providing strategic counsel on all external and internal communications matters.
• Craft and maintain a compelling company narrative that resonates with legal professionals, industry experts, customers, employees, and investors.
• Partner with marketing and product teams to align messaging and maximize the impact of all communication efforts.

Media and Public Relations

Corporate Communications

Team Leadership and Management

What you'll bring

Why 8am

At 8am, our culture is shaped by the people who bring it to life every day. Together, we build a company rooted in continuous learning, genuine community, holistic wellness, and meaningful engagement-values that empower us as individuals and unite us as a team. Our culture is grounded in our core values : Work Smart, Win Fast; Outshine Ordinary, and We Find a Way. These values drive how we serve our customers and work with each other in a collaborative, inspiring, and empowering environment, every day.

Here's how we support our 8Team :

At 8am, we don't just offer benefits-we create an environment where people can thrive, grow, and make a real impact every day.

Diversity, equity & inclusion at 8am

At 8am, we recognize that innovation occurs with a strong team of people who are diverse in background, personality, talent and ideas. Experience comes in many forms and ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we continue to learn from each other is an integral part of our culture. We are committed to creating a welcoming and transparent environment for all that embraces those differences through education, equal access to opportunities and information, inclusionary programs, and community outreach.

Security advisory

Our hiring teams at 8am are dedicated to recruiting top talent that share our passion for serving the professional services industry through innovative financial technology. As such, our Talent Acquisition Team only follows legitimate hiring practices. We will always communicate with our candidates using emails with the 8am domain and will never ask for sensitive / personal data during the application process. All interviews take place over phone call, Zoom / Google Meet or in person. All offers are communicated verbally by our Talent Acquisition Specialists with a written offer letter as a follow up.