About the Role
As Head of Communications, you will partner with the CEO to define market perception and build the external and internal communications strategy as the first dedicated hire in this function.
Responsibilities
- Own communications and PR strategy to elevate market presence with investors, candidates, customers, and partners.
- Craft compelling narratives positioning Nirvana as the category-defining innovator in AI and Insurance.
- Shape investor-facing messaging and materials alongside the CEO.
- Advance executive visibility through thought leadership and public presence.
- Cultivate strong relationships with press and influencers.
- Manage internal communications in partnership with key stakeholders.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in communications, PR, corporate communications, or a related field.
- In-house experience building and scaling the comms function in high-growth companies without an existing playbook.
- Experience with executive communications and building leadership presence.
- Strong relationships with tech, business, fintech and/or insurtech press.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strategic and analytical thinker capable of distilling complex technical and product concepts into compelling stories for diverse audiences.
- Ability to thrive in fast-moving, high-growth environments.
- Bias-to-action: moves fast and is not afraid to get hands dirty.
- Experience managing multiple brands/product lines is a plus.
Skills
- Communications
- Public Relations
- Corporate Communications
- Executive Communications
- Thought Leadership
- Media Relations
- Internal Communications
- Narrative Crafting
- Strategic Thinking
- Analytical Skills
Experience Level
- 10+ years of experience
Salary/Compensations
- $180,000 - $275,000 (total cash, excluding equity)
Benefits
- Competitive salary & equity
- Medical, dental & vision insurance (100% employer paid)
- 401k with up to 4% company match
- Unlimited PTO
- Wellness reimbursement
- Work-from-home stipend
About the Company
- The commercial insurance industry is being transformed by data and AI, moving away from outdated paper and fax processes.
- Nirvana utilizes cutting-edge predictive models with proprietary IoT data and AI-powered underwriting/claims to operate over twice as fast.
- The company has achieved significant traction with over $300M run-rate, industry-leading loss ratios, and backing from prominent VCs.
- Nirvana is expanding from an AI-native insurer to a broader platform, aiming to transform the entire insurance value chain.
Equal Opportunity
- Nirvana is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- Encourages applications even if not meeting 100% of qualifications.
- Nirvana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.
- Nirvana considers all qualified applicants in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
