Vice President - Tech Communications (San Jose) Job at Archetype, San Jose, CA

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  • Archetype
  • San Jose, CA

Job Description

At Archetype, we help clients think bigger, go further and achieve more. We shape the stories of the most ambitious brands in the world. With four decades of heritage, 21 global offices, and over 650 creative minds in motion, we turn vision into momentum for startups and Fortune 500s alike.

We're an agency where bold thinkers belong. We move fast, push boundaries, and never settle. Our people are trusted advisors, sharp strategists, and imaginative storytellers. If you're hungry to lead, excited to build, and driven to make work you're truly proud of—this is the place to do it.

About You

We are looking for a heavyweight in Tech comms to join our team as Vice President. Not just seasoned—you've seen the cycles, built the narratives, and shaped the perception of some of the most important names in tech. You thrive in high-stakes environments where strategy, speed, and storytelling intersect. You bring a rare mix of instinct and intelligence, relationship and rigor. You're entrepreneurial at heart, but you understand how to scale. You've built teams, pitched and won boardrooms, and your clients see you as a trusted partner who delivers time and again.

You don't just want a role. You want a stage. A place where your ambition isn't just welcomed—it's expected. You want to build, influence, and lead with a team that's just as sharp and driven as you are. You're over the fluff. You're here for real impact, with people who are really damn good at what they do. If you're craving the opportunity to shape the future of tech communications and build an agency you're proud of every day—you've found your next move.

What You Do

  • Drive Growth, Creatively & Commercially - Lead new business with hunger and precision. You understand where the market is heading and know how to align client ambition with agency growth.
  • Champion Archetype in the Wild - Represent Archetype in the industry with pride. Whether speaking on panels or building behind-the-scenes influence, you show up and stand out.
  • Lead with Vision & Grit - Set the strategic direction for high-growth tech clients. From scrappy startups to global giants, you drive narratives that matter and guide clients through critical moments.
  • Be the Name They Know & Trust - Deliver game-changing counsel at the C-level. You anticipate, advise, and solve before challenges arise—and elevate every conversation you enter.
  • Own the Room & the Work - You inspire confidence with every interaction. Whether in the pitch, the boardroom, or the media moment, you command attention with clarity and confidence.
  • Strategy & Counsel - Expert trend spotter; provides clients proactive recommendations based on industry trends; deep understanding of complex products, services and solutions
  • Account Management - Responsible for the overall health of the account; manages internal account team, Including budgeting, planning and staff development
  • Media Relations - Develop and oversee major media programs; maintain established relationships with highest level of industry press
  • Cultivate Teams That Crush It - Recruit, coach, and grow top-performing teams that thrive under your leadership. You raise the bar and bring others with you.

What You Offer

  • 12+ years of experience in public relations and / or corporate communications experience
  • Expertise across the evolving media ecosystem, from top-tier tech journalists to emerging creators and influencers shaping conversation on social and digital platforms
  • A track record of driving measurable growth for clients and agency alike
  • Comes with a strong, relevant network that opens doors—whether to prospective clients, media, creators, or industry connectors—bringing immediate value to the agency
  • Proven experience building and leading high-performing teams
  • Strong instincts, sharper insights, and the ability to bring clarity to complexity
  • Impeccable writing, communication, and presentation skills
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball—or the energy
  • Deep integrity, no ego, and a team-first mindset
  • A passion for building something bigger than yourself

Why Archetype

A competitive compensation package, including :

  • Annual salary range of $165,000-200,000, aligned with experience and impact
  • 401k with match
  • Generous employer-paid health insurance contributions and mental health benefits
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Paid sabbatical after every 6 years of continuous employment
  • 11 paid holidays plus a paid end-of-year office closure
  • Extensive paid parental leave and short-term disability
  • Access to Archetype Academy, 1 : 1 mentorship, and career development programs
  • A transparent, collaborative, and supportive culture where you can thrive

We're now a Certified B Corporation in North America. As a B Corp, we're part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. We are committed to setting a standard for other agencies by fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. This starts with our employees and carries into our culture and our work. We know that different ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives mean we do the best work and in turn, inclusion helps our employees go out in the world to make a difference.

If you meet some but not all of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you. We value unique backgrounds that bring new perspectives to our team, and know that many skills can be adapted or acquired. Strategic communications and marketing requires creativity and problem-solving, and we know that a diverse team of individuals with differing backgrounds brings out the best work.

Archetype is committed to setting a standard for other agencies by fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. This starts with our employees and carries into our culture and our work. We know that different ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives mean we do the best work and in turn inclusion helps our employees go out in the world to make a difference.

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