Head of PR & External Communications
About The Position
Wispr Flow is revolutionizing human-computer interaction with its advanced voice dictation platform, which is used more than keyboards by its users. The company is focused on building native actions, an agentic framework that understands users and works reliably. Wispr Flow is comprised of AI researchers, designers, growth experts, and engineers who value high-agency teammates, open communication, user obsession, and attention to detail. The company has experienced significant growth, with revenue increasing by 150% each quarter for the last four quarters, and has secured $81 million in funding from top-tier VC firms and angel investors.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of communications experience.
- Meaningful experience building programs and teams at high-growth technology companies.
- Proficiency in both narrative craft and distribution mechanics; strong writing skills and systems thinking.
- Demonstrated ability to translate technical complexity across multiple distinct audiences without losing substance.
- Business and financial fluency, understanding the connection between positioning, growth narrative, investor perception, and communications strategy.
- Strong media relationships built on trust and a proactive news sense.
- Proven issues management judgment, with experience handling significant issues under pressure.
- High agency and low ego; ability to ship work, give direct feedback, and be accountable for outcomes.
- AI-native in practice, utilizing AI tools to enhance speed and quality while maintaining high editorial standards.
Responsibilities
- Operate as a senior strategic partner and own the communications function end-to-end, including narrative, press, executive voice, owned content, cross-functional alignment, and issues management.
- Build the communications team and system as the company scales.
- Develop and maintain the corporate narrative and positioning, including message architecture, audience-specific narrative tracks, and ensuring consistency.
- Establish and manage the communications system, encompassing editorial calendar, media strategy, social strategy, campaign planning, content production, agency management, and performance measurement.
- Maximize positive reach and positioning across key press and media channels.
- Build a durable CEO voice across platforms like LinkedIn, X, podcasts, speaking engagements, and long-form writing, creating a repeatable system.
- Translate complex technical information into distinct narrative tracks for developers, consumers, enterprise buyers, press, and recruits, maintaining substance without dilution.
- Identify and build targeted relationships with emerging media, including podcasts, newsletters, streaming shows, and creators.
- Leverage AI to innovate and accelerate conventional PR workflows, including reporting, dashboards, coverage tracking, and competitive intelligence.
- Provide embedded communications input for product launches, investor narratives, and partnership strategies.
- Develop and maintain a competitive intelligence practice to inform narrative planning and maintain category leadership.
- Manage reputation and issues, including proactive scenario planning, rapid response, and making sound judgments under pressure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
