Thatch
Head of Communications
$160K–$210K
Austin, Texas, United States +4 · Remote · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 5, 2026
- Location
- Austin, Texas, United States
New York, New York, United States
Remote (US)
San Francisco, California, United States
Remote (US) - Experience
- 10+ years in communications.
About the job
Leads Thatch’s communications strategy and execution across earned media, thought leadership, and organic social to make healthcare more understandable and relevant to consumers.
What you'll do
- Build reporter relationships and secure meaningful media coverage; shape company and executive voices across press, podcasts, and social.
- Turn company news, industry trends, cultural moments, data, and expertise into compelling stories, reports, and points of view.
- Grow Thatch’s profile beyond a B2B benefits brand and make healthcare more relevant to consumers.
What they ask for
- Track record of earning meaningful media coverage and building relationships with top reporters.
- Exceptional writing and editorial judgment, particularly on complex topics.
- Industry fluency to identify newsworthy topics and where Thatch can contribute.
- Hands-on communications skills, including both writing pitches and setting strategy.
Nice to have
- Communications experience in healthcare, benefits, or HR tech.
- Experience building a communications function or company narrative from scratch, turning data or industry trends into stories, or establishing a recognizable company voice.
Pay
$160,000 — $210,000 USD (base salary or total pay not specified)
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