Lyra Health

Corporate Communications Manager

Lyra Health

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $95,000 - $131,000 per year

About the role

  • Generate positive media coverage for Lyra Health by managing inbound media inquiries and proactive storytelling aligned to corporate priorities.
  • Forge new media relationships and maintain strong working relationships with key beat reporters, industry influencers, and analysts to build and protect Lyra Health’s corporate reputation.
  • Write press releases, byline opportunities, and award submissions in support of corporate initiatives and our subject matter expert program.
  • Develop clear, differentiated messaging and narrative frameworks for key company initiatives, partnering across teams to ensure consistency across external channels.
  • Shape and drive Lyra’s subject matter expert (SME) program and work alongside our executive communications leader to support our thought leadership campaigns.
  • Lead our monitoring and reporting process, leveraging AI and third-party platforms to assemble campaign recaps and contribute to our team’s quarterly and annual reports.
  • Support spokespeople readiness by developing briefing materials, messaging, and media prep for executives and subject matter experts.
  • Proactively identify reputational risks in media coverage related to mental health and develop responsible, mission-aligned responses in collaboration with leadership and clinical experts.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience with PR agency and/or in-house communications roles (healthcare experience a plus)
  • Excellent writer who can turn complex clinical concepts into language anyone can understand.
  • Skilled communications strategist with a proven ability to quantify how PR campaigns deliver measurable business impact.
  • Proven track record of creating thought leadership programs that drive media coverage.
  • Experience preparing and coaching spokespeople at all levels.
  • Adept at balancing long-term brand building with the daily demands of a fast-paced communications team.
  • Proven ability to work effectively across functions – marketing, product, customer advocacy, clinical, legal – to align messaging and move quickly.
  • A results-driven communicator who asks good questions, finds answers, and builds trust through honest communication and authentic storytelling
  • Familiarity with MuckRack, Cision, BusinessWire, utilization of AI for market intelligence.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurances)
  • Lyra for Lyrians; coaching and therapy services
  • Equity in the company through discretionary restricted stock units
  • Competitive time off with pay policies including vacation, sick days, and company holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401K retirement benefits
  • Monthly tech allowance
  • We like to spread joy throughout the year with well-being perks and activities, surprise swag, regular community celebration…and more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
public relationscommunications strategywritingmedia relationsstorytellingmessaging developmentcampaign reportingspokesperson coachingrisk managementthought leadership
Soft Skills
relationship buildingcollaborationresults-driven communicationtrust buildingadaptabilitystrategic thinkingproblem solvingeffective questioningauthentic storytellingcross-functional teamwork