Communications Lead

Clara is a new kind of lender that harnesses the efficiency of technology and the power of data in entirely new ways. By streamlining and customizing the lending process, we strive to give everyone greater confidence over the outcome.

In this role, you’ll work closely with our CEO and the executive team to build and shape Clara’s communication strategy and roadmap. You should love to write, take a ton of pride in the work you create, and be deeply motivated by the challenge of communicating complex subjects to a broad audience. You’ll work as part of a collaborative, smart, and highly-driven team, and you will play a strategic role in shaping the tone and content of our product experience, as well as the messaging of the Clara brand.

* Shape the communications strategy and roadmap for Clara * Work closely with the CEO and executive team to drive internal and external communications for the company * Establish relationships and partnerships with different press outlets to drive earned media and build Clara’s reputation for thought leadership * Select, engage and manage PR agency to supplement our efforts * Draft press releases, company communication and speaking points in your own voice and on behalf of executives * Act as a spokesperson for the company, representing the product, organization and mission to media outlets, investors and other stakeholders * Define best practices for representing Clara externally and teach your teammates to be excellent brand ambassadors

* You have 4+ years experience in a PR or Communications; a combination of agency and client-side is a plus * You have prior experience in an early-stage, product-centric company or have worked in government communications * You are an excellent writer and versatile communicator * You’re calm under pressure and have the war stories from handling crisis situations to prove it * You’re hands-on – you like to roll up your sleeves and help us start from scratch in building relationships with the press