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WHOOP · 2 days ago

VP, Communications

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $300K/yr

10+ years exp

WHOOP is on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan, and they are seeking an accomplished VP, Communications to lead their global communications strategy. This role involves shaping WHOOP's voice, managing external communications, and collaborating with various teams to ensure consistent and compelling messaging.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of the WHOOP global communications strategy, ensuring alignment with brand and business priorities

Manage all external communications efforts including PR, executive communications, international communications, media engagement, and crisis response

Serve as a trusted counselor to our CEO and other top executives to shape executive visibility and thought leadership

Build and nurture media relationships to drive high-impact, earned media coverage across global news outlets and health, trade, science, tech, business, lifestyle, and sports publications

Oversee crisis communications planning and real-time response with clarity, confidence, and control

Collaborate closely with marketing and product teams to ensure messaging consistency and brand alignment

Mentor, grow, and lead a high-performing communications team with creativity, empathy, and strategic direction

Partner with the People & Culture team to drive internal communications strategies that foster culture, connection, and employee alignment

Represent WHOOP externally as needed, supporting our presence in events, industry conversations, and media opportunities

Bring a global lens to all communications - understanding cultural nuance and ensuring resonance in international markets

Qualification

Media relationsCrisis communicationsCommunications experienceExecutive communicationsAI tools proficiencyStorytelling skillsGlobal perspectiveData-driven strategyHigh humilityCross-functional collaboration

Required

10 - 15+ years of communications experience with a deep background in media relations, PR, executive comms, and internal storytelling

Proven success managing communications for high-growth brands. We are open to communications professionals from many different spaces - healthcare, AI, enterprise, sports, fitness, and even public sector are all sectors that interest us

Extensive experience leading crisis communications with sound judgment and effective execution

Track record of securing high-quality earned media placements that shape enterprise narrative, public opinion, and connect the company to relevant discourse and drive awareness and brand credibility

Comfortable leveraging AI tools to boost productivity and quality

Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with an editorial mindset

Confident collaborator with a strong point of view and the ability to work cross-functionally and at all levels of the organization

Global perspective with experience adapting messaging across diverse audiences and geographies

Passion for using data and insights to inform communications strategy and measure impact

High intensity, high humility - approachable, humble, and inspiring

Passion for the WHOOP mission and an eagerness to build a generational brand