Empatica

Director of Communications

Empatica

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Boston • Massachusetts • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive external communications strategy aligned with company goals and brand positioning
  • Lead corporate messaging, narrative development, and brand voice across all external channels
  • Oversee development of high-impact external content, including press releases, media materials, blog posts, executive bylines, presentations, and case studies
  • Build and manage strong relationships with national, healthcare, technology, and trade media
  • Drive proactive media outreach, press strategy, announcements, and executive visibility opportunities
  • Identify and secure speaking engagements, awards, and thought leadership opportunities for company leaders
  • Serve as a strategic communications advisor to senior leadership, including preparation for interviews, panels, and public appearances
  • Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, Clinical, Regulatory, and Leadership teams to support product launches, research publications, partnerships, and company milestones
  • Manage agency partners and external PR vendors as needed
  • Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and competitive positioning to inform strategy
  • Define and track key performance metrics for communications impact and regularly report results to leadership
  • This role will be based in our office in Boston, MA, with flexible options for partial remote working.

Requirements

  • Background in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in external communications or public relations, including leadership responsibility
  • Fluency in spoken and written English is a must
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
  • Experience in digital health, healthcare technology, or medical devices is a plus
  • Proven success in media relations and securing coverage in top-tier and industry publications
  • Experience advising executives and preparing spokespeople
  • Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to connect communications efforts to business and growth outcomes
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
  • A firm sense of accountability, with a pragmatic and execution mindset
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills**
Benefits
  • 🧠 Multiple opportunities to be challenged and step up your career in a fast-growth company in one of the hottest areas of tech
  • 💰 Competitive salary
  • 📈 Employee stock options - we want everyone who joins us to own part of the company and our success
  • 📍 We have offices in Milan City Center and Downtown Boston
  • 🏥 Health Insurance
  • 🩺 Generous paid family medical leave
  • **📊** 401k Plan
  • 🏋️‍♀️ Wellhub membership with access to gyms, online classes, personal training sessions, and nutrition plans
  • **🤍** Membership for mental health and wellness platforms
  • 🥗 Free healthy lunch every day
  • 🤓 Free Kindle and books
  • 🕰️ Flexible working hours
  • 🧑‍🎓 Personal learning and development budget
  • 👀 Much more…
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
external communications strategycorporate messagingnarrative developmentcontent developmentmedia relationswritingeditingstorytellingperformance metricspublic relations
Soft Skills
strategic thinkingcommunicationpresentationrelationship managementaccountabilityexecution mindsetability to manage prioritiescollaborationadvising executivesstorytelling