Vice President Global Communications

Job Description:

Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a leading advertising technology platform that helps global marketers eliminate wasted media spend and accelerate growth with AI-powered media quality insights tied to business outcomes. IAS delivers actionable data to ensure ads are seen by real people in safe and suitable environments—maximizing return on ad spend for advertisers and yield for publishers. Our mission is to be the global benchmark for trust and transparency in digital media quality.
 

The Role

IAS is seeking a strategic, high-impact VP, Global Communications to lead our global external communications strategy—driving brand authority, share of voice, and executive visibility across key markets.

This leader will own PR, media relations, executive positioning, social media, industry presence, and awards strategy, ensuring IAS is consistently positioned as a category leader in ad tech and media quality.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in B2B and/or ad tech, a strong global mindset, and a proven ability to translate business priorities into high-impact external narratives that drive measurable outcomes.

Global Communications Strategy & Execution

• Define and lead a global external communications strategy across Americas, EMEA, and APAC aligned to business priorities and growth goals

• Develop and evolve IAS’s corporate narrative and positioning to strengthen market leadership and differentiation

• Drive share of voice, tier-1 media coverage, and industry influence

Public Relations & Media

• Lead global PR strategy and execution, building strong relationships with top-tier business, trade, and technology media

• Oversee proactive and reactive media engagement, including product launches, announcements, and issues management

• Elevate IAS’s reputation with key journalists, analysts, and industry influencers

Executive Visibility & Thought Leadership

• Partner closely with the CEO and C-suite to build high-impact executive visibility programs

• Secure and manage top-tier speaking opportunities, panels, and keynote engagements at major industry events

• Position executives as category-defining thought leaders across media and industry platforms

• Ensure consistency in messaging while enabling regional nuance and market relevance

Social Media & Digital Presence

• Own and evolve IAS’s global social media strategy across LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and other relevant platforms

• Ensure social channels amplify PR, thought leadership, customer-centric product value and key company moments

• Drive measurable growth in engagement, reach, and brand perception

Awards & Industry Recognition

• Build and execute a global awards strategy to secure recognition across key industry programs

• Leverage awards and rankings to reinforce IAS’s leadership and credibility

Agency Management

• Proactively manage and optimize a network of multiple PR/communications agencies across regions (US, EMEA, APAC)

• Set clear KPIs and performance standards for agency partners and hold accountable

Team Leadership & Operations

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing global communications team across US, UK, and Singapore

• Establish clear goals, metrics, and reporting to demonstrate impact on brand and business outcomes

• Manage communications budgets and allocate resources effectively

Innovation & Market Insight

• Stay ahead of media, marketing, and ad tech trends to identify new opportunities for visibility and differentiation

• Bring forward bold, creative ideas that generate “reputation-defining moments” for IAS

What You’ll Need

• 10+ years of experience in external communications, PR, or corporate communications, with at least 3+ years leading global teams

• Proven success in B2B and/or ad tech, media, or SaaS environments

• Strong track record of delivering high-impact PR campaigns, executive visibility, and thought leadership programs

• Deep relationships with top-tier journalists, editors, and industry influencers

• Demonstrated experience securing and managing high-profile speaking engagements and industry presence

• Expertise in social media strategy and brand amplification across LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and emerging platforms

• Experience managing multiple global agencies (up to 5) across regions with strong operational rigor

• Exceptional storytelling and messaging 

• Demonstrated executive presence and ability to develop Csuite voices

• Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

IAS Pay Transparency:

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location, and any additional locations are listed below. Our pay ranges are based on the work location. As part of IAS compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance (medical, dental, vision) as well as PPO, HSA and FSA options and 401k with employer matching contributions. All full-time employee roles include competitive compensation and are eligible for an annual bonus and/or other incentive plans. Each candidate’s compensation package is based on multiple factors, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need.

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About Integral Ad Science:

Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a leading global media measurement and optimization platform that delivers the industry’s most actionable data to drive superior results for the world’s largest advertisers, publishers, and media platforms. IAS’s software provides comprehensive and enriched data that ensures ads are seen by real people in safe and suitable environments, while improving return on ad spend for advertisers and yield for publishers. Our mission is to be the global benchmark for trust and transparency in digital media quality. For more information, visit integralads.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

IAS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to our diversity and inclusiveness. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age. We strongly encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, people with disabilities and veterans to apply.

California Applicant Pre-Collection Notice:

We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment or engagement with IAS, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, commercial information, professional or employment or engagement information, non-public education records, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment or engagement. For additional details or if you have questions, contact us at compliance@integralads.com.

Attention agency/3rd party recruiters: IAS does not accept any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles. If you are interested in becoming an IAS recruiting partner, please send an email introducing your company to recruitingagencies@integralads.com. We will get back to you if there's interest in a partnership.