Head of Communications

California, San Francisco + 5 more

About the role

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Compensation $160,000 - $210,000 USD

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the role Thatch is changing healthcare

benefits. We give companies a way to offer every employee a health budget so they can choose the plan that fits their life, while giving employers predictable costs they can control. Healthcare is one of the biggest conversations in the country, and Thatch has a story worth telling. As Head of Communications, you’ll own how we tell it across press, thought leadership, and social. You’ll set the strategy and do the work: pitching, writing, posting, and finding the moments where Thatch should be part of the conversation. What you will do 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 we are looking for 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. Experience that stands out 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.

How we work We give people ownership and expect good judgment. We move quickly without compromising quality. We work across functions to solve hard problems. We learn from customers and continuously improve. What to expect We aim to keep the process thoughtful, rigorous, and efficient. Most candidates complete it within three weeks. You can expect: An initial conversation with a recruiter. A conversation with the hiring manager. A practical exercise related to the work you'll be doing. Conversations with future teammates and cross-functional partners. A final conversation with our Leadership team. Apply for this position Legal First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Cover Letter LinkedIn Profile * Website Share 1–2 examples of earned media you personally drove. What were the stories, and where were they featured? * This role owns the communications strategy and executes it, from shaping Thatch’s narrative to pitching reporters, writing, and creating content. Is that the kind of ownership you’re looking for? * -- Select an option -- Yes No Location (City, State) * Will you require visa sponsorship for employment authorization in the US, either now or in the future? * -- Select an option -- Yes No Equal Employment Opportunity Information To help us comply with federal and state equal opportunity employment regulations, we invite you to voluntarily provide the following demographic information. This data is collected for statistical reporting purposes only and plays no role in the evaluation of your application. Your decision to provide or withhold this information will not impact your candidacy in any way. We appreciate your participation in helping us foster a fair and inclusive hiring process. Veteran Status -- Select an option -- I don't wish to answer I identify as one or more of the classifications of a protected veteran I am not a protected veteran Race -- Select an option -- Decline To Self Identify Two or More Races Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Hispanic or Latino Black or African American Asian American Indian or Alaskan Native Gender -- Select an option -- Decline To Self Identify Female Male Submit Application Building a healthcare system people love Use cases Startups Small businesses Enterprise Brokers Resources ICHRA QSEHRA vs ICHRA Group plans vs ICHRA Company

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About Thatch

Thatch is a health benefits platform that helps companies give employees more flexible, personalized healthcare. Employers set individual healthcare budgets, and employees choose the coverage and care that works best for them.

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Job details

Location

California, San Francisco + 5 more

Company

NameThatch
IndustryEmployee Benefits
Team Size3

Funding

Total raised

$40

Last stage

Growth

Investors

Index Ventures
Andreessen Horowitz
General Catalyst

Founders

Chris Ellis

Chris Ellis

Co-Founder & CEO

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Adam Stevenson

Co-Founder & President

What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.