Remote Part-Time Executive Communications Lead

Karat

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 84,000 - 126,000

Part time

48 hours ago

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Job summary

Karat is seeking an External Communications Lead (Remote - United States) to serve as the CEO's communications partner, leading an external strategy that reinforces Karat as a leader in technical interviewing and workforce intelligence. This part-time role (20 hours/week) requires close collaboration with the CEO and other communications leaders, with overlap in the Greater Seattle Area.

You will own Karat's media presence end to end, ghostwrite executive content, and architect campaigns to

Qualifications

12+ years of communications experience spanning PR, media relations, and executive communications, including in-house time at a high-growth tech or B2B company.
A track record of securing earned media and building executive platforms for senior leaders.
Experience ghostwriting for executives, with sharp editorial judgment and storytelling instincts.

Responsibilities

Serve as the CEO's trusted communications advisor, shaping strategy and channel decisions that carry across the whole company.
Own Karat's media presence end to end, securing and converting press, podcast, and broadcast interest into coverage as the single point of contact.
Architect campaigns that put Karat's thought leadership, corporate milestones, and product launches in front of the industry and customers.
Build and run the CEO's public platform, from LinkedIn to the company blog to third-party bylines.
Ghostwrite the words that get said: talking points, bylines, keynote content, and full media and speaking prep for the CEO.
Set the CEO's speaking strategy, deciding which stages are worth Karat's time and landing the ones that matter.
Run point on our PR agency, holding the partnership accountable to outcomes, not just activity.