Full-Time

Director of Communications

Updated on 1/15/2025

Nayya

Nayya

51-200 employees

Personalized employee benefits decision support platform

Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$175k - $215kAnnually

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position based in New York, NY.

Category
PR & Communications
Growth & Marketing
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.
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)

Nayya provides a web-based software service that helps employees make informed decisions about their health and lifestyle benefits. The platform combines various types of benefits, such as medical and pet insurance, and offers personalized advice tailored to each employee's needs. This approach enhances employee engagement and improves their overall experience with benefits. Nayya primarily serves corporate clients, who subscribe to the service to enhance their employee benefits offerings. Unlike competitors, Nayya focuses on integrating a wide range of benefits and personalizing the decision-making process for users. The company's goal is to improve how employees interact with and utilize their benefits.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$13.4M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Nayya's partnerships with Aflac and Symetra expand market reach and industry credibility.
  • Recent leadership additions aim to drive revenue growth and consumer innovation in health and wealth.
  • Investment from Workday Ventures supports Nayya's growth and tool enhancement for benefits management.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging AI-driven platforms could erode Nayya's market share with innovative solutions.
  • Data privacy concerns may lead to regulatory scrutiny and potential fines for Nayya.
  • Economic downturns could reduce corporate spending on benefits platforms, impacting Nayya's revenue.

What makes Nayya unique

  • Nayya uses AI to personalize employee benefits, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.
  • The platform integrates diverse benefits, from medical to pet insurance, for comprehensive support.
  • Nayya's subscription model targets corporate clients, offering tailored decision support and guidance.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

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