Director, Marketing Communications

Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going

Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.

Serving over 4,000 customers in over 100 countries, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.

With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence with offices in Waterloo and Ottawa, Canada; Atlanta, GA, Herndon, VA, Westminster, CO; and Singapore. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity.

If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you! 

Magnet Forensics is looking for a dynamic Director, Marketing Communications to lead our communications and brand teams.  Reporting to the SVP of Marketing, the Director, Marketing Communications will be responsible for developing and overseeing our communications and brand strategies, ensuring alignment to organizational & departmental goals and objectives.  The successful candidate will lead a strong team, implement best practices and ensure scalability.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct and manage the communications, brand and design teams
• Ensure consistency of voice and brand across all communication channels and assets
• Build yearly & quarterly communications & brand plans that align with departmental and organizational goals and objectives
• Build and/or adapt required communication channels and brand deliverables for new target audiences
• Work cross functionally across both the marketing department and the organization to ensure projects and deliverables meet the needs and timelines of the functional owners / internal customers
• Direct PR efforts and lead relationships with internal stakeholders and external PR agencies
• Lead and vet external agency support for marketing communications team projects and deliverables; report on agency and project performance to stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience as Marketing Communications Director or similar role
• Demonstrable experience in managing communications, brand and design teams – leader with both creative and analytical capabilities
• Experience with leading PR strategies cross functionality
• Solid understanding of analysis and measurement best practices for brand and communications projects to ensure ongoing effectiveness and iteration
• Solid understanding of driving engagement with organic social media channels   
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

Nice to haves:

• Prior experience in a software and/or cybersecurity company
• Background in B2B marketing, ideally within the technology sector

The Most Important Thing:

We’re looking for candidates that can provide examples of how they have demonstrated Magnet CODE in their previous experiences:

CARE – We care about each other and our mission to make a difference in the world.

OWN – We are accountable for our results – while never forgetting to act with integrity, empathy, and respect.

DEDICATE – We put our heart and soul into meeting the needs of our customers and helping them serve the people they protect.

EVOLVE – We are constantly innovating and exploring new ways to work together to make an impact with our work.

Compensation and Benefits:

The Compensation Range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. Please note that the actual compensation may vary depending on location and job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location and you are selected for an interview, the Talent Acquisition Partner can share more information with you. 

If the compensation structure for the role includes an incentive component (ie. most Sales roles) the range below represents total target compensation (TTC) (base salary + variable).

Compensation Range:

MIN: $140,000 - MID: $175,000 - MAX: $210,000 CAD 

Magnet is proud to offer benefits such as:  

•  Generous time off policies 

•  Competitive compensation 

•  Volunteer opportunities  

•  Reward and recognition programs   

•  Employee committees & resource groups  

•  Healthcare and retirement benefits 

Here at Magnet Forensics, we are committed to continuous learning and are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. This commitment will be reflected in our hiring processes and embedded in our values and how we treat one another. If you’re interested in this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Magnet Forensics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and work environment. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout the hiring process. Please contact [email protected] should you require any accommodations.

All offers of employment at Magnet are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws. Magnet will consider each position’s job duties, among other factors, in determining what constitutes satisfactory completion of the background check. Refusal to consent to a background check may be grounds for revoking an offer of employment.

US Applicants: Magnet Forensics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.