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External Communications Lead (United States)

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We're Karat, the world's largest interviewing company.

Karat is transforming organizations around the world. We provide a powerful system for technical leaders at companies like PayPal, Atlassian, and Citi who want to take control of how they hire top engineers, elevate their teams and contractors, and stay ahead. At the core of Karat’s system are live, expert-led interviews, analytics designed to give leaders maximum visibility, and the most robust interview performance dataset in the world.

Come join our Communications team

Our Communications team is committed to sharpening how the market understands Karat; we build the channels, campaigns, and executive presence that position Karat as the definitive measure of talent.

What you will do

As an External Communications Lead at Karat, you will serve as the dedicated PR and communications partner to our CEO, executing an external communications strategy that reinforces Karat's position as an innovative leader in technical interviewing and workforce intelligence.

This is a part-time (20 hours per week), individual contributor role working closely with Karat’s CEO and other seasoned communications leaders. Working hours/schedule will need to be consistent and overlap with executives in the Greater Seattle Area.

  • Serve as the CEO's trusted communications advisor, shaping strategy and channel decisions that carry across the whole company.
  • Own Karat's media presence end to end, securing and converting press, podcast, and broadcast interest into coverage as the single point of contact.
  • Architect campaigns that put Karat's thought leadership, corporate milestones, and product launches in front of the industry and customers.
  • Build and run the CEO's public platform, from LinkedIn to the company blog to third-party bylines.
  • Ghostwrite the words that get said out loud: talking points, bylines, keynote content, and full media and speaking prep for the CEO.
  • Set the CEO's speaking strategy, deciding which stages are worth Karat's time and landing the ones that matter.
  • Run point on our PR agency, holding the partnership accountable to outcomes, not just activity.

The experience you will bring

  • 12+ years of communications experience spanning PR, media relations, and executive communications, including in-house time at a high-growth tech or B2B company
  • A track record of securing earned media and building executive platforms for senior leaders
  • Experience ghostwriting for executives, with sharp editorial judgment and storytelling instincts
  • A history of developing narratives and campaigns that break through with target audiences
  • Experience managing PR agency partners to measurable outcomes
  • Comfort coaching executives for media interviews, external events, and employee-facing meetings
  • A self-starting, proactive approach, with the ability to operate independently across parallel workstreams
  • B2B communications experience with exposure to CIO/CTO audiences and developer technologies, a plus

Curious what's driving this role right now? Read Beyond the Job Description.

This position is only available to candidates residing in the following U.S. states: CA, D.C., FL, GA, IL, MA, MO, NY, OR, PA, TX, VA, and WA. While our team operates 100% remotely, we are currently limiting hiring to these specific locations. Applications from other states will not be considered at this time.

Immigration sponsorship is not available.

Compensation Varies by Geographic Location

At Karat, salary ranges for each U.S.-based position are determined by the employee's work location. We structure our compensation into geographic tiers based on market data and regional economic factors.

Please refer to our geographic classification document to view which tier applies to your location. If your area isn't included in our classification system, please connect with your Recruiter for specific details. These geographic classifications may be adjusted periodically.

Base Salary (GeoLo 2)

$108,000 - $126,000 USD

Base Salary (GeoLo 3)

$96,000 - $112,000 USD

Base Salary (GeoLo 4)

$84,000 - $98,000 USD

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By applying for a position, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with Karat’s Employee and Contractor Privacy Notice found here.

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In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Karat.

We value a diverse workforce: people of color, womxn, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at accommodation@karat.com.

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