Head of PR, Communications

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

📋 Description

• Develop and oversee the complete PR & Communications function at Rythm

• Enhance the Rythm brand within consumer media by implementing an innovative consumer-education content strategy

• Utilize media channels to raise awareness of the brand and its products

• Secure key PR opportunities, such as podcast appearances, media interviews, and speaking engagements for the CEO and co-founders

• Formulate and implement corporate and consumer affairs strategies to advocate for and protect the company, brand, and products

• Collaborate with PR agencies, communications advisors, and accessible research to amplify Rythm's messaging

• Act as a credible, respected, and influential spokesperson for Rythm

• Foster relationships with key media and influential stakeholders to ensure accurate media representation and effective communication

• Establish infrastructure for employee communications and knowledge sharing, including best practices for company news and updates

• Create workforce content that showcases employee stories, internal culture, and positions Rythm as an employer of choice

• Manage internal communications and assist with leadership updates to the organization

• Empower employees to serve as ambassadors for Rythm and disseminate company news

⛳️ Requirements

• 8 to 12 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or public affairs leadership roles that shape the strategy and implementation of a high-growth company's communications

• Strong strategic thinking skills that evaluate the connection between communications and broader business objectives

• Extensive experience working with consumer-focused companies and establishing a corporate communications function

• Experience in executive communications with a proven record of enhancing executives’ public profiles through targeted interviews, speaking engagements, and presentations

• Demonstrated experience in coaching and preparing executives to effectively represent the company in media, including media training, coaching, and ongoing feedback

• Proven expertise in managing media-led issues and developing strategies for brand protection or favorable responses, including crisis communications

• Ability to maintain professional and respected relationships with editors of influential publications

• Established capability to connect with executives and employees, earning their trust

• Proven history of collaborating with C-level executives to shape and expand thought-leadership platforms and advance company goals through communications

• Understanding of shifts in the political and social landscape and their implications for business objectives

• Capacity to learn and operate swiftly and effectively in a remote organization

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously

• Genuine passion for health, wellness, life, and people

🏝️ Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary

• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment

• Meaningful work that truly impacts people's lives

• Significant equity stake aligned with the scope and seniority of this role

• Monthly Rythm Health membership with full access to at-home blood testing and personalized health insights

• Unlimited vacation policy

• 401(k)

• The chance to help define the future of personalized health

• High ownership and visibility from day one

• Small, collaborative, mission-driven team

• Opportunity to influence both product and design culture early on