Head of Communications

Remote. Posted 2 months ago

The role

The Head of Communications will establish the media presence and shape stakeholder understanding of Atticus. You will own corporate communications, public relations, and public affairs to build a communications program based on data journalism and policy-driven storytelling.

What you will do

Set the communications strategy, core messages, and a 12-month editorial calendar
Build a public relations program to land media coverage
Build rapid-response muscle for SSA or adjacent policy news
Partner with Public Affairs to design and execute DC fly-ins and Congressional events
Own execution positioning for the CEO and leadership team
Quarterback PR and public affairs agencies
Partner with Policy, Legal, Product, and Growth teams
Own operational infrastructure for PR and Comms
Hire and develop the comms team

Required qualifications

10+ years in communications
Meaningful time in a policy-adjacent environment
Track record of earned media wins delivered through data and original insight
Public affairs chops including organizing fly-ins and staging Congressional events
Strong writer and editor
Cross-functional quarterback
Government affairs fluency
Genuine compassion for the people served
Comfort in a performance-driven culture

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance with 100% of employee premiums covered
15 vacation days
~20 paid holidays each year including two weeks at end-of-year
Free membership to OneMedical
$600/year reimbursable stipend for internet service
$1,000 reimbursable stipend for education and training outside of work
Up to $1,200/year student loan repayment assistance
401(k)
Optional HSA/FSA
Travel to LA on the company dime

About the company

Atticus is a modern law firm helping sick, injured, and wronged Americans access benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance, workers’ compensation, or insurance settlements. They combine experienced lawyers with innovative technology and have raised over $100 million.