Head of Communications

Thatch

• $160K — $210K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in communications, preferably in healthcare, benefits, or HR tech.
  • Proven success in securing significant earned media and establishing relationships with key reporters.
  • Strong writing skills and editorial judgment, especially for complex topics.
  • In-depth industry knowledge to identify newsworthy opportunities for Thatch.
  • Hands-on approach, comfortable with both strategy and execution.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement Thatch's communications strategy across various media channels.
  • Cultivate relationships with top journalists to secure impactful coverage.
  • Transform company news and industry trends into engaging stories.
  • Create distinct communication styles for Thatch and its executives across multiple platforms.
  • Leverage data and expertise to produce original content and insights.
  • Expand Thatch's presence beyond B2B, making healthcare more accessible to consumers.

Benefits

  • Ownership and autonomy in decision-making.
  • Fast-paced work environment that values quality.
  • Collaborative approach to problem-solving across functions.
  • Commitment to learning from customers and continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
About the role

Healthcare is one of the biggest conversations in the country, and Thatch has a story worth telling. As Head of Communications, you'll own how we tell it across press, thought leadership, and social. You'll set the strategy and do the work: pitching, writing, posting, and finding the moments where Thatch should be part of the conversation.
What you will do
  • Own Thatch's communications strategy across earned media, thought leadership, and organic social.
  • Build relationships with top reporters and land coverage that matters.
  • Turn company news, industry trends, and cultural moments into stories people want to talk about.
  • Build distinct voices for Thatch and our executives across press, podcasts, and social.
  • Turn our data and expertise into original stories, reports, and points of view.
  • Grow Thatch beyond a B2B benefits brand, making healthcare easier to understand and more relevant to consumers
What we are looking for
  • 10+ years in communications, ideally in healthcare, benefits, or HR tech.
  • A track record of landing meaningful earned media and building relationships with top reporters.
  • Exceptional writing and editorial judgment, especially around complex topics.
  • Deep enough industry fluency to know what's newsworthy and where Thatch can add to the conversation.
  • A hands-on operating style. You're as comfortable writing the pitch as setting the strategy.
Experience that stands out
  • Built a communications function or company narrative from scratch.
  • Turned data or industry trends into stories that earned attention.
  • Built a recognizable voice for a company.
How we work
  • We give people ownership and expect good judgment.
  • We move quickly without compromising quality.
  • We work across functions to solve hard problems.
  • We learn from customers and continuously improve.
What to expect

We aim to keep the process thoughtful, rigorous, and efficient. Most candidates complete it within three weeks. You can expect:
  • An initial conversation with a recruiter.
  • A conversation with the hiring manager.
  • A practical exercise related to the work you'll be doing.
  • Conversations with future teammates and cross-functional partners.
  • A final conversation with our Leadership team.


Estimated Compensation Range

$160,000-$210,000 USD

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