Director, Technology Communications

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the communications strategy for technology and artificial intelligence in collaboration with the wider communications team.

• Spearhead communications for significant technology product launches, encompassing positioning, media strategy, and launch plans.

• Collaborate with leaders in Engineering, Product, Data Science, AI, and Security on strategies that reflect technical realities and priorities.

• Simplify intricate technical projects, including AI models and platform infrastructure, into clear narratives for investors, consumers, media, and industry stakeholders.

• Establish and nurture relationships with technology, business, and trade media, industry analysts, and influencers.

• Create ongoing campaigns to enhance Hims & Hers’ reputation as a leader in technology innovation.

• Provide counsel to the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Product Officer regarding high-profile moments, media opportunities, speaking engagements, and intricate communications decisions.

• Collaborate with Internal Communications on technology-centric employee moments, narratives, and initiatives.

• Work alongside Corporate, Product, and Policy Communications on issues and reputation management, especially concerning AI and health.

• Utilize data and media insights to assess performance and refine the communications strategy.

• Report directly to the VP of Corporate Communications.

• Partner with Engineering, Product, Data Science, AI, Security, Investor Relations, Policy, Marketing, and global Product Communications teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in communications, with a focus on technology, product, and corporate communications, preferably with experience in a public company.

• Proven track record of leading communications for major product launches, technical announcements, or other high-profile events.

• Extensive knowledge of the technology and AI media landscape, with strong connections in relevant trade, business, and consumer technology media.

• Experience collaborating with engineering, product, data science, and technical stakeholders to convert complex work into clear communications.

• Background in communicating where technology, regulation, or reputational risk influences company communications, particularly related to AI, data, or privacy.

• Proven ability to develop narratives that clarify complex products, technologies, or issues and make them relevant and engaging for varied audiences.

• Capability to grasp the overarching narrative while tailoring messaging for specific announcements, audiences, or occasions.

• Experience advising senior executives and influencing cross-functional partners across Engineering, Product, Policy, Marketing, and other teams.

• Exceptional writing and storytelling abilities.

• Capacity to work quickly and with sound judgment as priorities evolve rapidly.

• Data-informed approach to communications, including defining success metrics and utilizing insights to enhance strategy and implementation.

• Authentic curiosity about and fluency in emerging technology and AI.

• Willingness to travel as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity compensation for full-time positions.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• Company holidays.

• Quarterly mental health days.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Parental leave.

• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).

• 401k benefits with employer matching contributions.

• Offsite team retreats.

• Flexible and remote work options.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.