VP, Communications

Have you ever had that green-light feeling? When you hit every green light and the day just feels like magic. CLEAR's mission is to create frictionless experiences where every day has that feeling. With more than 30+ million passionate members and hundreds of partners around the world, CLEAR’s identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or right on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you - unlocking easier, more secure, and more seamless experiences - making them all feel like magic.

CLEAR is seeking a Vice President of Communications to join its Corporate Affairs team. This role will shape and lead CLEAR’s communications strategy across public policy, government affairs, and corporate communications, advancing the company’s priorities, protecting its reputation, and positioning CLEAR as a trusted voice with policymakers, media, and key stakeholders.

Reporting to the EVP, Corporate Affairs, the VP of Communications will serve as an advisor to executive leadership and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, high-impact communications in a dynamic and highly visible environment.

What you'll do:

• Set and execute a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with CLEAR’s business objectives, public affairs and policy priorities, and long-term growth


• Oversee external communications including press releases, op-eds, executive communications, and briefings, developing compelling narratives and messaging that resonate with policymakers, regulators, media, partners, and consumers


• Drive proactive media engagement, pitch original story ideas, and position CLEAR’s leaders as thought leaders with key audiences


• Lead communications strategy during issues management and crisis situations, ensuring clarity, consistency, and credibility


• Translate complex policy, data, and industry insights into clear, persuasive communications for internal and external use


• Act as a central hub of knowledge within Corporate Affairs, connecting policy insights, communications strategy, and business objectives


• Collaborate closely with Public Affairs, Legal, Product, Marketing, and other teams to ensure coordinated and effective communications


• Build and sustain strong relationships with top-tier business, technology, and media

What you're great at:

• 12+ years of communications experience with demonstrated success leading at the executive level


• Proven ability to design and execute a sophisticated communications strategy in complex, regulated, or high-profile environments


• Established relationships with business, technology, and/or media


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience advising senior executives and shaping leadership messaging


• Strong judgment, sound instincts, and the ability to operate effectively under pressure


• Strategic, creative, and outcomes-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving organization

How You'll be Rewarded:

At CLEAR, we help YOU move forward - because when you’re at your best, we’re at our best. You’ll work with talented team members motivated by our mission of making experiences safer and easier. Our offices are bright and energetic with an open concept and plenty of conference rooms and casual co-working spaces. We also offer catered lunches every day and have fully stocked kitchens. Outside of the office, we invest in your well-being and learning & development with stipends and reimbursement programs. 

We offer holistic total rewards, including comprehensive healthcare plans, family-building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support), flexible time off, annual wellness stipend, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents, a CLEAR Plus membership, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. The base salary range for this role is $250,000-$280,000, depending on levels of skills and experience.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of CLEAR’s salary range for this position. Salaries will vary depending on various factors which include, but are not limited to location, education, skills, experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of CLEAR’s total compensation package for employees and other rewards may include annual bonuses, commission, Restricted Stock Units

CLEAR provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or protected needs. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, time off, extra breaks, making a change to the application process or work procedures, policy exceptions, providing documents in an alternative format, live captioning or using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

We are committed to a transparent and secure hiring process. All communications related to this role will come directly from a CLEAR employee through valid CLEAR channels (e.g., a valid @clearme.com email address or verified CLEAR LinkedIn profile). We encourage candidates to remain alert to job scams and to report any suspicious activity.

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