Director, Corporate Communications

Summary

Join Virta Health as their Director, Corporate Communications, a high-impact role reporting to the VP & Head of Communications. You will craft and deliver Virta's narrative to media, investors, and the public, emphasizing growth and market positioning. This role demands a strategic thinker with strong media relations and data storytelling skills. You will build and oversee Virta’s data program, turning data into compelling stories. You will also develop thought leadership strategies for Virta’s executive team. The ideal candidate is passionate about storytelling and possesses a proactive, curious nature.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or media relations, with a focus on business storytelling and thought leadership
• A passion for storytelling and a bias for action when developing new storytelling strategies and nurturing relationships
• A proactive, curious nature that constantly seeks to learn and iterate, and never settles for “good enough”
• Proven track record of developing data-driven storytelling programs that drive brand awareness and highlight business impact
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear and compelling messages
• Strong media relations skills with established relationships across traditional business, broadcast, podcast, and digital health landscape
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while managing details in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Aggressively and proactively cultivate relationships with media outlets and reporters (both traditional and non traditional) to increase Virta’s visibility and ensure consistent, positive coverage in influential spaces
• Lead efforts to shape and tell Virta’s business story in a way that resonates with media, investors, potential partners, and the broader public. Emphasize Virta’s growth, trajectory, and strategic market positioning, highlighting the company’s transformational impact
• Drive a compelling growth narrative that supports the company's positioning for long-term success, effectively communicating Virta's value proposition, market reach, and differentiation amongst competitors
• Build and oversee Virta’s data program, ensuring data-driven insights are integral to the company’s communications. Collaborate across functions to turn data points into compelling stories that highlight Virta’s impact, clinical outcomes, and market success
• Develop and implement thought leadership strategies for Virta’s executive team that showcases the depth and expertise of senior leaders. Identify speaking engagements, media opportunities, podcasts, and other content formats to establish executives as leaders within digital health and broader business communities
• Lead the creation of press releases, white papers, case studies, blog posts, and other content that effectively communicates Virta’s business narrative and achievements

Preferred Qualifications

High growth startup environment and public company experience

Benefits

• Compensation range is $165,000 - $195,000
• HIPAA training
• Remote work (#LI-remote)