Director of Communications

As a disruptive force in the employee benefits and HR Tech space, we are looking for a creative, entrepreneurial, and passionate Communications Director to build our communications function from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to shape Nayya’s voice in the market, craft compelling narratives, and push boundaries in an established industry ripe for innovation. The Communications Director will lead Nayya’s analyst relations, develop and execute a forward-thinking communications strategy, and create a cohesive framework to amplify our messaging across markets, ecosystems, and partner networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive corporate communications strategy to elevate Nayya’s brand and mission in the market and internally. 
• Execute the strategy through the development of a consistent and engaging drumbeat of communications - announcements, campaigns - across multiple channels, ensuring it resonates with customers, partners, analysts, and industry stakeholders.
• Build a robust communications framework for managing communications, including public relations and corporate storytelling.
• Establish and maintain a strategic communications calendar aligned with company goals, industry events, and product launches.
• Build and manage relationships with key industry analysts to position Nayya as a category leader.
• Craft innovative, bold messaging that pushes boundaries and differentiates Nayya in the marketplace.
• Experiment with new tactics and formats to bring Nayya’s mission to life in engaging and creative ways.
• Establish clear KPIs for programs and consistently track performance against targets.
• Ensure consistent tone and voice across all communications channels and touchpoints: press releases, conference speeches, pitches to media, quotes, webinar, blogs and social posts. 
• Develop a thought-leadership plan to build Nayya’s key executive’s presence in media and industry (setting up desk-sides, identifying speaking engagements, supporting executives’ LinkedIn presence)

Job Requirements

• 8+ years of experience  in corporate communications, public relations, or a similar role, within the insurance or HR Tech industries. 
• Experience leading teams at scale: Executive presence and proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams. 
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of building communications functions from the ground up.
• Proven relationships with media, community and business contacts.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills with a strong ability to simplify complex ideas.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a full communications strategy from ideation to delivery.
• A creative thinker who is not afraid to take risks and challenge the status quo. 
• Passionate about Nayya’s mission to empower individuals in their health and wealth decisions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Strong organizational skills to manage communications frameworks and calendars effectively.

The salary range for New York based candidates for this role is $175,000- $215,000. We use a location factor to adjust this range for candidates that are located outside of geographic region of our New York office. Placement within the salary band is determined based on experience.

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