About the roleHealthcare 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 expectWe 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
