Head of Communications

Thatch • Austin, TX

1d • $160,000 - $210,000 • Remote

About The Position

Thatch is changing healthcare benefits by providing companies with a health budget for employees to choose their own plans, while offering employers predictable costs. As the Head of Communications, you will be responsible for shaping and executing Thatch's narrative across press, thought leadership, and social media. This role requires strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution, including pitching, writing, and identifying opportunities for Thatch to engage in relevant conversations.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed