Sword
Sword

Head of Communications

TLDR

Lead Sword Health's communications strategy to enhance brand reputation and amplify its story across the AI and healthcare community in the U.S.

AI Proficiency at Sword Health

AI fluency is a core expectation at Sword Health. Every candidate is assessed against our three-level framework — be ready to share real examples of how AI is already part of how you work.

  • Explorer (Level 1) — Uses AI daily to boost personal productivity

  • Builder (Level 2) — Creates workflows and tools that elevate the whole team

  • Integrator (Level 3) — Embeds AI into products and processes at scale

  • Every hire must demonstrate at least Level 1. The expected level will vary depending on the seniority of the role.

    What you'll do
  • Build and own Sword's U.S. communications strategy across earned, owned, and shared channels.

  • In partnership with the CEO, lead all external communications efforts including media relations, press releases, and proactive storytelling.

  • Build and own a proactive U.S. media relations strategy that generates high-impact, sustained coverage in top-tier business, AI, healthcare, and technology outlets.

  • Manage crisis communications and sensitive reputational issues, providing executive counsel and strategic direction.

  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with top-tier media, industry analysts, and influencers in the U.S.

  • Partner closely with executive leadership to craft and elevate their public profiles through speaking engagements, awards, bylines, and interviews.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Brand, Product, Legal, and People teams to ensure message consistency and alignment.

  • Measure and report on communications effectiveness and brand perception.

  • Work closely with the B2B marketing team to increase awareness of our different solutions.

  • Serve as a strategic communications advisor to senior leadership, helping translate business priorities into public-facing stories.

  • Report regularly on results and continuously refine strategy based on data.

  • What you'll need
  • 8+ years of experience in communications, including experience leading global communications for high-growth technology or healthcare companies.

  • Deep expertise in media relations, executive communications, and crisis communications.

  • Proven track record of securing high-impact media coverage and driving brand narratives.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability to distill complex concepts into clear, compelling messages.

  • Experience working with C-level executives and influencing at all levels of the organization.

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment.

  • Strong judgment, discretion, and a proactive mindset.

  • Background in AI, tech, or the broader healthcare industry is a strong plus.

  • Our job titles may span more than one career level. Actual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, location, market demand, and other factors. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary and any potential variable, bonus or sales incentives, and the Company’s estimation of the value of private company stock options, if applicable. The pay range is subject to change, future value of company stock options is not guaranteed, and compensation may be modified in the future. In addition to our total compensation, Sword offers a number of benefits as listed below.
     
    US - Sword Benefits & Perks:
     
    • Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance*
    • Life and AD&D Insurance*
    • Financial advisory services*
    • Supplemental Insurance Benefits (Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness)*
    • Health Savings Account*
    • Equity shares*
    • Discretionary PTO plan*
    • Parental leave*
    • 401(k)
    • Flexible working hours
    • Remote-first company
    • Paid company holidays
    • Free digital therapist for you and your family
     
    *Eligibility: Full-time employees regularly working 25+ hours per week
     
    Note: Applicants must have a legal right to work in the United States, and immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided.
     
    SWORD Health, which includes SWORD Health, Inc. and Sword Health Professionals (consisting of Sword Health Care Providers, P.A., SWORD Health Care Providers of NJ, P.C., SWORD Health Care Physical Therapy Providers of CA, P.C.*) complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Color, Citizenship, Gender, Gender expression, Gender identity, Gender information, Marital status, Medical condition, National origin, Physical or mental disability, Pregnancy, Race, Religion, Caste, Sexual orientation, and Veteran status.

    Benefits

    Flexible Work Hours

    Flexible working hours

    Health Insurance

    Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance*

    Other Benefit

    Paid company holidays

    Paid Parental Leave

    Parental leave*

    Paid Time Off

    Discretionary PTO plan*

    Sword Health is transforming healthcare with its AI Care platform, making healthcare more accessible while drastically lowering costs for payers and organizations. Initially focused on pain management, Sword has expanded into women's health, movement health, and mental health, serving over 700,000 members across three continents and helping enterprise clients save over $1 billion in unnecessary healthcare expenses.

    Founded
    Founded 2015
    Employees
    201-500 employees
    Total raised
    $130M raised
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