Head of Communications

micro1; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Remote-first workforce

Job summary

micro1 is seeking a strategic Head of Communications to lead external communications and shape how the company’s work is understood across media, customers, and the AI ecosystem. You’ll own our communications strategy—from product launches to executive thought leadership.

In this remote, full-time role, you will build relationships with journalists, secure earned media, craft messaging for launches and partnerships, and coach executives for media opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading communications or PR for high-growth technology companies.
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven success securing top-tier media coverage and building press relationships.
• Experience leading communications for product launches and major company announcements.
• Strong strategic judgment with the ability to translate complex topics into clear narratives.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the external communications and PR strategy.
• Build relationships with journalists, creators, analysts, and industry influencers.
• Secure earned media across digital, print, broadcast, podcasts, and social channels.
• Develop messaging for product launches, partnerships, company announcements, and executive communications.
• Position company leaders through interviews, speaking engagements, bylines, and media opportunities.
• Prepare executives with messaging, briefing materials, and media coaching.
• Manage external PR agencies and communications partners.
• Lead crisis and rapid-response communications when needed.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Media relations

Storytelling

Verbal communication

Strategic thinking

Remote collaboration

Job description

Job Title:

Head of Communications

Job Type:

Full-time

Location

Remote

The Role

We're looking for a strategic communicator to lead our external communications and shape how our work is understood across media, customers, and the AI ecosystem. You'll own our communications strategy—from product launches and company announcements to executive thought leadership and media relations, helping build trust, credibility, and visibility for the company.

What You'll Do

1. Own and execute the company's external communications and PR strategy.
2. Build relationships with journalists, creators, analysts, and industry influencers.
3. Secure earned media across digital, print, broadcast, podcasts, and social channels.
4. Develop messaging for product launches, partnerships, company announcements, and executive communications.
5. Position company leaders through interviews, speaking engagements, bylines, and media opportunities.
6. Prepare executives with messaging, briefing materials, and media coaching.
7. Manage external PR agencies and communications partners.
8. Lead crisis and rapid-response communications when needed.

What We're Looking For

1. Significant experience leading communications or PR for high-growth technology companies.
2. Exceptional writing, storytelling, and verbal communication skills.
3. Proven success securing top-tier media coverage and building lasting press relationships.
4. Experience leading communications for product launches and major company announcements.
5. Strong strategic judgment with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, compelling narratives.
6. Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Preferred

1. Experience in AI, developer tools, enterprise software, or B2B SaaS.
2. Familiarity with AI and emerging technologies.
3. Experience working with distributed teams.
4. Crisis communications experience.

Compensation & Benefits Notice

The national pay range for this full-time position is base salary of $150,000 –$200,000. All employees are eligible for equity compensation, and employees may also receive performance-based bonuses, dependent on role and subject to company policies. micro1 provides a comprehensive benefits package, including up to 100% reimbursement for health-insurance premiums, paid time off, a 401(K) plan with a company match, and additional benefits designed to support a high-performing, remote-first workforce.

micro1 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, reach out to [e-mail].

Our hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement, not replace, human decision-making.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job posting, including but not limited to role responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, and benefits, is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding offer of employment. micro1 reserves the right to amend, modify, or withdraw any portion of this posting at its sole discretion and without prior notice. All employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.