Head of Communications

Compensation context

Listed annual salary range: $250,000–$400,000/year. The employer’s base salary is stated separately in the Compensation & Benefits Notice below; these figures differ and should not be treated as the same pay guarantee.

Job Title: Head of Communications

Type of job: full-time

Location: Remote

About the role

micro1 wants a strategic communicator to lead external communications and shape how media, customers, and the AI world see its work. You'll own the communications plan, from product launches and company news to executive thought leadership and press relations, building trust, credibility, and visibility.

What You'll Do

• Own the company's external communications and PR plan and carry it out.
• Build ties with analysts, journalists, creators, and industry influencers.
• Win earned coverage in print, broadcast, digital, podcasts, and social media.
• Write the messages for company news, partnerships, launches, and executive communications.
• Raise company leaders' profiles through interviews, speaking slots, bylines, and media openings.
• Get executives ready with messaging, briefing documents, and media coaching.
• Oversee the communications partners and outside PR agencies micro1 uses.
• When needed, lead crisis and fast-response communications.

What We're Looking For

• Substantial experience leading communications or PR at fast-growing tech companies.
• Outstanding writing, storytelling, and speaking skills.
• Clear success landing top-tier press and building long-term media relationships.
• Background leading communications for launches and major company news.
• Sound strategic judgment, able to turn complex technical subjects into clear, persuasive stories.
• Background juggling several priorities in a fast, remote setting.

Preferred

• Background in B2B SaaS, enterprise software, developer tools, or AI.
• Knowledge of AI and new technologies.
• Background working with distributed teams.
• Experience in crisis communications.

Compensation & Benefits Notice

Nationally, base pay for this full-time job runs $150,000–$200,000. Every employee can receive equity, and bonuses tied to performance may also apply depending on the role and company policy. Benefits cover health-insurance premiums (reimbursed at up to 100%), paid time off, a 401(k) with a company match, and other perks meant for a remote-first team that performs at a high level.

micro1 hires on an equal-opportunity basis. Every qualified applicant is considered without regard to age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex (pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation included), veteran status, genetic information, or any other trait that applicable local laws, ordinances, or regulations protect. Applicants who need help or a reasonable accommodation while applying can ask for it.

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Disclaimer

This posting (including duties, qualifications, pay, and benefits) is for information only and is not a binding job offer. micro1 may change, update, or withdraw any part of it at any time and at its own discretion without notice. All hiring decisions follow applicable laws and regulations.

Application process

Submit your application through NorthStar. Employer screening may follow after submission.