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Figma (must) Writing Word Marketing (must) Compliance (must) Sales (nice) Onboarding (must)

What this posting asks for

Level: Manager — The title says "Manager".

Main responsibilities

• Build the narrative framework executives across the business use to tell Figma's story, and their own
• Work with our comms team on media strategy, and bring sound judgment to messaging and channel selection
• Partner with (and occasionally spar) with executives to sharpen their ideas and the broader point of view behind them
• Build the system and infrastructure this function needs to keep our executive storytelling consistent and differentiated
• Find ways to measure impact and drive a culture of experimentation in our exec comms
• We'd love to hear from you if you have:
• Extensive experience crafting narratives for senior executives across formats, channels and audiences
• A track record of writing for C-suite executives with strong opinions and high standards
• Executive presence, and a track record of influencing people who don't report to you
• Media relations experience and sound judgment on press, messaging and reputation

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Communication Core
  In the posting: “We're looking for an executive communications manager to shape Figma's story and how our execs tell it.” · “This is a new role reporting to our VP of Communications.” · “Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us!” · “You’ll partner with leaders across the business to turn early ideas into clear, compelling points of view and build platforms that only they can credibly own.” · “Partner with (and occasionally spar) with executives to sharpen their ideas and the broader point of view behind them”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “parental leave and reproductive or family planning support;” · “Figma also offers sales incentive compensation for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles.” · “All compensation and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and may be modified by Figma at any time, consistent with applicable law.”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Adaptability and learning Core
  In the posting: “You’ll operate with low ego, high conviction and the curiosity to uncover stories people want to hear and that our execs want to tell.” · “Comfort with ambiguity, deep curiosity and a record of shipping strong work” · “We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills.”
  Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “The ideal candidate will write and speak with the same precision and clarity they’d expect from the execs they support.” · “A track record of writing for C-suite executives with strong opinions and high standards” · “Figma provides paid sick leave, holidays, and other leave benefits in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the requirements o…”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “We're looking for an executive communications manager to shape Figma's story and how our execs tell it.” · “Build the narrative framework executives across the business use to tell Figma's story, and their own” · “Partner with (and occasionally spar) with executives to sharpen their ideas and the broader point of view behind them”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “This is a new role reporting to our VP of Communications.” · “By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be process…”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Technical skill Supporting
  In the posting: “Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI.”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.

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