Duolingo
Head of Global Communications
Duolingo - New York, New York, us, 10261
Work at Duolingo
Overview
- View job
Overview
Join to apply for the
Head of Global Communications
role at
Duolingo Join to apply for the
Head of Global Communications
role at
Duolingo Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It’s a big mission, and that’s where you come in!
At Duolingo, you’ll join a team that cares about educating our users, experimenting with big ideas, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. You’ll have limitless learning opportunities and daily collaborations with world-class minds — while doing work that’s both meaningful and fun.
Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world.
Read our blog to learn more.
About The Role...
Join Duolingo as our Head of Global Communications and help shape how the world understands and connects with our mission, products, and people. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact, globally scaled communications function at one of the most beloved consumer tech brands.
From major product announcements to executive visibility to global communication strategy, this role will lead a high-impact team in charge of global consumer and corporate communications, U.S. PR, as well as global events. You’ll craft and amplify stories that reflect Duolingo’s mission, build trust and brand love among our community, and strengthen our position as a world-class consumer tech brand. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, you’ll collaborate closely with partners across the company, Marketing, global country teams and executive leadership. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY.
You will...
Lead and evolve Duolingo’s global communications strategy, partnering with regional teams ensuring a unified and impactful voice across U.S. and international markets. Develop and execute our corporate PR strategy, including earnings communication and executive thought leadership. Oversee U.S. PR efforts, including agency management, budget allocation, and media strategy. Drive consumer PR initiatives that align with major product launches, marketing campaigns, and brand moments. Cultivate deep relationships with top-tier journalists and media outlets to secure impactful earned media coverage. Partner closely with marketing, product, legal, and country teams to align PR with product launches, cultural moments, and brand storytelling. Guide internal communications strategy, ensuring clear, consistent messaging across the company and supporting senior executives with strategic counsel and speaking platforms.
You have...
15+ years of communications experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role at high-growth consumer tech or consumer brand companies. Proven success developing and executing global communications strategies across diverse geographies and media environments, including launches of new markets and new countries. Deep media relations skills, with a track record of securing and maintaining high-impact coverage and navigating both success and crisis moments. A go-getter attitude always on the lookout for the next PR opportunity. Exemplary storytelling, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences and formats. Experience leading internal and executive communications that build transparency and thought leadership.
Exceptional candidates will have...
Experience communicating on behalf of a public company, including earnings and investor relations support. An affinity for Duolingo’s mission of education access, and experience amplifying social impact. Experience with entertainment and cultural partnerships, particularly where product and brand intersect. Multilingual or experience navigating communication across languages and cultures. Willingness to travel occasionally to our global offices.
If you're excited to craft the voice of one of the world’s most loved brands and shape global conversations about education, culture, and technology, we’d love to hear from you.
We post a multi-level salary range for all of our roles.
This is not inclusive of the rest of our awesome portfolio that includes equity compensation and world-class benefits. Our salary ranges are the same for all US locations. Your recruiter can share more details about the range for a specific level during the hiring process.
The actual salary within the range is determined by many factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, education, and internal equity.
Salary Range
$228,000—$475,000 USD
Take a peek at how we care for our employees' holistic well-being with our benefits here.
We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact accommodations@duolingo.com.
Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
By applying for this position your data will be processed as per the Duolingo Applicant Privacy Notice.
Sign up for job alerts here. Seniority level
Seniority level Executive Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Duolingo by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Head of Communications” roles.
New York, NY $115,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $109,900.00-$204,100.00 6 days ago New York, NY $110,000.00-$135,000.00 5 days ago New York, NY $100,000.00-$225,000.00 2 weeks ago Vice President - Global Communications Advisory Firm
New York City Metropolitan Area $200,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $243,000.00-$377,000.00 2 weeks ago Vice President, Global Public Relations & Brand Communications
New York, NY $220,000.00-$250,000.00 3 months ago Vice President, Corporate Communications
Director of Communications – Elite Global Alternative Asset Manager – Evanston, IL or NYC
New York City Metropolitan Area $200,000.00-$300,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $175,000.00-$305,000.00 5 days ago New York, NY $125,000.00-$145,000.00 6 days ago Vice President, Strategic Communications
New York, NY $190,000.00-$235,000.00 2 hours ago New York, NY $110,000.00-$130,000.00 2 weeks ago Vice President, Corporate Communications Manager
New York, NY $150,000.00-$225,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $130,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $228,000.00-$475,000.00 1 hour ago New York, NY $175,000.00-$200,000.00 2 months ago Senior Director, Global Corporate Communications
Senior Director, External Communications
New York, NY $114,100.00-$192,200.00 1 hour ago Senior Director, Global Corporate Communications
Director, Strategic Communications (Evergreen)
New York, NY $85,500.00-$105,000.00 1 month ago Director of Communications And Public Relations
New York City Metropolitan Area $110,400.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago Associate Director, President Communications
East Hanover, NJ $119,700.00-$222,300.00 2 weeks ago New York City Metropolitan Area $152,400.00-$253,800.00 1 week ago New York, NY $170,000.00-$180,000.00 1 week ago Senior Director, Corporate Communications
New York, NY $210,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $90,000.00-$105,000.00 3 days ago New York, NY $70,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks ago Associate Director, Corporate Communications
New York, NY $130,000.00-$170,000.00 3 days ago Senior Director, External Communications
New York, NY $114,000.00-$192,000.00 3 weeks ago New York, NY $160,000.00-$175,000.00 1 month ago New York City Metropolitan Area 1 week ago New York, NY $110,000.00-$140,000.00 2 days ago New York, NY $200,000.00-$230,000.00 3 months ago Senior Director, Corporate Communications
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Head of Global Communications
role at
Duolingo Join to apply for the
Head of Global Communications
role at
Duolingo Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It’s a big mission, and that’s where you come in!
At Duolingo, you’ll join a team that cares about educating our users, experimenting with big ideas, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. You’ll have limitless learning opportunities and daily collaborations with world-class minds — while doing work that’s both meaningful and fun.
Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world.
Read our blog to learn more.
About The Role...
Join Duolingo as our Head of Global Communications and help shape how the world understands and connects with our mission, products, and people. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact, globally scaled communications function at one of the most beloved consumer tech brands.
From major product announcements to executive visibility to global communication strategy, this role will lead a high-impact team in charge of global consumer and corporate communications, U.S. PR, as well as global events. You’ll craft and amplify stories that reflect Duolingo’s mission, build trust and brand love among our community, and strengthen our position as a world-class consumer tech brand. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, you’ll collaborate closely with partners across the company, Marketing, global country teams and executive leadership. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY.
You will...
Lead and evolve Duolingo’s global communications strategy, partnering with regional teams ensuring a unified and impactful voice across U.S. and international markets. Develop and execute our corporate PR strategy, including earnings communication and executive thought leadership. Oversee U.S. PR efforts, including agency management, budget allocation, and media strategy. Drive consumer PR initiatives that align with major product launches, marketing campaigns, and brand moments. Cultivate deep relationships with top-tier journalists and media outlets to secure impactful earned media coverage. Partner closely with marketing, product, legal, and country teams to align PR with product launches, cultural moments, and brand storytelling. Guide internal communications strategy, ensuring clear, consistent messaging across the company and supporting senior executives with strategic counsel and speaking platforms.
You have...
15+ years of communications experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role at high-growth consumer tech or consumer brand companies. Proven success developing and executing global communications strategies across diverse geographies and media environments, including launches of new markets and new countries. Deep media relations skills, with a track record of securing and maintaining high-impact coverage and navigating both success and crisis moments. A go-getter attitude always on the lookout for the next PR opportunity. Exemplary storytelling, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences and formats. Experience leading internal and executive communications that build transparency and thought leadership.
Exceptional candidates will have...
Experience communicating on behalf of a public company, including earnings and investor relations support. An affinity for Duolingo’s mission of education access, and experience amplifying social impact. Experience with entertainment and cultural partnerships, particularly where product and brand intersect. Multilingual or experience navigating communication across languages and cultures. Willingness to travel occasionally to our global offices.
If you're excited to craft the voice of one of the world’s most loved brands and shape global conversations about education, culture, and technology, we’d love to hear from you.
We post a multi-level salary range for all of our roles.
This is not inclusive of the rest of our awesome portfolio that includes equity compensation and world-class benefits. Our salary ranges are the same for all US locations. Your recruiter can share more details about the range for a specific level during the hiring process.
The actual salary within the range is determined by many factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, education, and internal equity.
Salary Range
$228,000—$475,000 USD
Take a peek at how we care for our employees' holistic well-being with our benefits here.
We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact accommodations@duolingo.com.
Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
By applying for this position your data will be processed as per the Duolingo Applicant Privacy Notice.
Sign up for job alerts here. Seniority level
Seniority level Executive Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Duolingo by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Head of Communications” roles.
New York, NY $115,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $109,900.00-$204,100.00 6 days ago New York, NY $110,000.00-$135,000.00 5 days ago New York, NY $100,000.00-$225,000.00 2 weeks ago Vice President - Global Communications Advisory Firm
New York City Metropolitan Area $200,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $243,000.00-$377,000.00 2 weeks ago Vice President, Global Public Relations & Brand Communications
New York, NY $220,000.00-$250,000.00 3 months ago Vice President, Corporate Communications
Director of Communications – Elite Global Alternative Asset Manager – Evanston, IL or NYC
New York City Metropolitan Area $200,000.00-$300,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $175,000.00-$305,000.00 5 days ago New York, NY $125,000.00-$145,000.00 6 days ago Vice President, Strategic Communications
New York, NY $190,000.00-$235,000.00 2 hours ago New York, NY $110,000.00-$130,000.00 2 weeks ago Vice President, Corporate Communications Manager
New York, NY $150,000.00-$225,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $130,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $228,000.00-$475,000.00 1 hour ago New York, NY $175,000.00-$200,000.00 2 months ago Senior Director, Global Corporate Communications
Senior Director, External Communications
New York, NY $114,100.00-$192,200.00 1 hour ago Senior Director, Global Corporate Communications
Director, Strategic Communications (Evergreen)
New York, NY $85,500.00-$105,000.00 1 month ago Director of Communications And Public Relations
New York City Metropolitan Area $110,400.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago Associate Director, President Communications
East Hanover, NJ $119,700.00-$222,300.00 2 weeks ago New York City Metropolitan Area $152,400.00-$253,800.00 1 week ago New York, NY $170,000.00-$180,000.00 1 week ago Senior Director, Corporate Communications
New York, NY $210,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $90,000.00-$105,000.00 3 days ago New York, NY $70,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks ago Associate Director, Corporate Communications
New York, NY $130,000.00-$170,000.00 3 days ago Senior Director, External Communications
New York, NY $114,000.00-$192,000.00 3 weeks ago New York, NY $160,000.00-$175,000.00 1 month ago New York City Metropolitan Area 1 week ago New York, NY $110,000.00-$140,000.00 2 days ago New York, NY $200,000.00-$230,000.00 3 months ago Senior Director, Corporate Communications
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr