Key Responsibilities & Qualifications
At Gong, you will join a company built on innovative products, ambitious goals, and passionate people
We are shaping the future of revenue intelligence and we want people who are excited to build what comes next
You will work with a team that dreams big, moves fast, and cares deeply about the craft and about each other
Here, transparency and trust are core to how we operate, and every person has the opportunity to make a visible impact
If you want to grow, stretch, and do work that truly matters, Gong is the place to do the best work of your career
As Corporate Communications Principal Director, you will be a senior, high-impact individual contributor at the center of how Gong tells its story to the world
Partnering closely with the Head of Corporate Communications, Social & AR, you will be a strategic thought partner and own the execution of corporate communications, executive positioning, and crisis management
This is a role for a builder and a doer — someone equally comfortable drafting a CEO op‑ed, managing a fast‑moving media crisis, and coaching executives on message discipline, all in the same week
You will work directly with Gong’s leadership team and be a trusted voice in decisions that shape company reputation at scale
Develop and drive Gong’s global corporate narrative, ensuring alignment across leadership, product, and go‑to‑market teams
Own earned media strategy for major announcements — corporate news, partnerships, product milestones, and industry leadership moments
Shape and inform Gong’s corporate messaging framework, ensuring consistency and differentiation in a competitive AI market
Partner cross‑functionally with marketing, legal, HR, investor relations and more to align communications with business objectives
Serve as primary communications strategist and ghostwriter for Gong’s C‑suite, including the CEO and senior leadership team
Develop executive thought leadership programs across owned channels, media, and speaking platforms
Create compelling content, like op‑eds,
exec platforms, bylines, LinkedIn posts, talking points, and briefing materials, that authentically reflects each leader’s voice
Prepare executives for media interactions, interviews, and public appearances through media training and message coaching
Identify and secure meaningful speaking opportunities at tier‑one industry events and business forums
Lead development and ongoing management of Gong’s crisis communications framework, protocols, and response playbooks
Support and serve as an internal escalation point and strategic counsel during reputational issues and sensitive business developments
Rapidly assess emerging threats, provide clear‑eyed guidance to leadership, and drive swift, coordinated response
Partner with legal, HR, and executive teams on sensitive communications including workforce changes, competitive incidents, and regulatory matters
Conduct post‑incident reviews and embed learnings into updated protocols and organizational readiness
Build trusted relationships with global executive stakeholders, acting as a strategic communications advisor to senior leaders across the business
Manage and prioritize competing executive communications requests with sound judgment and effective stakeholder management
Develop and oversee general external agencies and vendor relationships, ensuring high performance and strategic alignment
Maintain a strong understanding of Gong’s business, competitive landscape, and market dynamics to inform communications strategy in real time
Contribute to department planning, budgeting, and measurement frameworks in partnership with the team lead
Benefits
Mental health support resources
Work from home stipend
Generous vacation days
Quarterly recharge company shutdowns
Parental leave
Employee equity
Commuter & parking benefits
Retirement savings
Training & development programs
Employee resource groups
Mentorship opportunities
Flexible wellness fund
Additional Qualifications
Comfort operating in a fast‑paced, high‑accountability environment with a bias toward action over perfection
Proven experience as an executive communications strategist and ghostwriter, with a portfolio spanning multiple formats and leadership voices
Prior experience working directly with and advising C‑suite executives in a communications or advisory capacity
Sound strategic judgment; able to distill complex business situations into clear communications recommendations under pressure
10+ years of progressive communications experience, with significant time in corporate communications roles at high‑growth technology companies or leading PR agencies serving tech clients
Deep hands‑on experience managing crisis communications — from early detection through resolution and post‑incident review
Outstanding creative and media skills – you have a pulse of the trending market topics and understand how to tap into those across traditional and emerging mediums
Experience at or with a B2B SaaS, AI, or global enterprise technology company strongly preferred
High emotional intelligence and executive presence – you can hold a room, earn trust quickly, and navigate competing stakeholder interests with professionalism
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills – among the sharpest writers in any room, with the ability to adapt voice, tone, and register across audiences and formats
Demonstrated track record managing corporate communications programs at scale, including earned media strategy for major company milestones
Strong project management skills; able to manage multiple high‑priority workstreams simultaneously without sacrificing quality
📌 Corporate Communications Director (Madrid)
🏢 Gong
📍 Madrid