Communications Associate

Summary

Join Octave, a modern behavioral health practice, as a Communications Associate and contribute to our mission of providing accessible, high-quality care. You will be responsible for creating and executing effective communications strategies to engage key stakeholders. This role involves writing, editing, and finalizing various communication materials, collaborating with internal teams, and supporting public relations efforts. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly capable writer with experience in internal and external communications. This position offers a competitive salary, stock options, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Execute communications strategies that support Octave’s business objectives and bring our brand, mission, and values to life
• Write, edit, and finalize high-quality internal and external communications content according to Octave’s brand guidelines and style guide, which may include email campaigns/newsletters, talking points, social media content, review responses, press releases, presentations, FAQs, and more
• Partner with Clinical, Talent Acquisition, and Partnerships teams to draft, edit, and execute communications that drive results
• Support and help execute broader public relations efforts, which may include collaborating with a PR agency and contractors
• Monitor and track the effectiveness of communications and public relations efforts, providing data-driven insights and recommendations for continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve business objectives, help develop strategic recommendations, anticipate challenges, and ensure the completion of excellent work

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of external and/or internal communications experience, with PR agency experience highly preferred and startup experience appreciated
• Media relations experience preferred but not required
• Experience and knowledge in email platforms (Iterable) and project management tools (Notion) preferred but not required
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• A passion for writing and communications, and a stickler for grammar and formatting
• A meticulous eye for detail and commitment to accuracy
• Comfort in a fast-moving environment, with the ability to prioritize effectively and drive impact
• Self-starter who’s equally comfortable working independently and within cross-functional teams
• Problem solving, technical, and analytical skills
• A team player with a collaborative spirit and growth mindset

Benefits

• All zones are eligible for equity in the form of stock options, plus target bonus incentives based on performance
• Company sponsored life insurance, disability and AD&D plans
• Voluntary benefits such as 401k retirement, medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, dependent care and commuter/parking options are also available
• Octave offers generous Paid Time Off as well as paid parental leave benefits