Director of Communications (6 Month Contract)

Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. We've helped millions of people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.

Empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office.

The Director of Communications is responsible for supporting corporate and executive communications, as well as some product-line communications. Specific communication responsibilities include internal, crisis, commercial partners, healthcare, and products. Reporting to the VP of Communications, this role will develop and implement comprehensive internal and external communications strategies that advance Oura’s growth and business ambitions, product roadmap, culture, mission, and corporate narrative.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in corporate, executive, internal, and crisis communications at mid-range or large-scale start-ups and exceptional written, verbal, and strategic-planning capabilities. Experience with consumer technology products and the healthcare industry is a plus! 

We have offices in San Francisco and San Diego for those who prefer hybrid or office settings. Oura employees in other major cities (like Boston and New York) occasionally gather informally at local co-working locations.

What you will do: 

• Strategic Communications Leadership
• Support the development and execution of Oura’s corporate communications strategy, ensuring alignment with global brand objectives 
• Champion Oura’s brand narrative and ensure it is effectively communicated across all channels, including internally and through external PR efforts
• Oversee awards program and applicable conference submissions for Oura.
• Internal communications
• Support internal communications efforts, aligning messaging, developing talking points and keynote scripts, supporting and training external spokespeople 
• Support our C-suite and work with their team(s) to build and execute thoughtful internal and external communications plans and cadence.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to drive internal company communications that clearly and creatively share relevant and timely information that is aligned with company values, key initiatives, and business objectives.
• Craft written materials for our executive team, including emails, Slack messages, executive quotes, FAQs, as well as momentum, holiday, culture, crisis communications, and more.
• Stakeholder & Media Relations
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets, influencers, analysts, and thought leaders, driving earned media coverage and positive brand sentiment.
• Collaborate with external agencies and consultants to amplify Oura’s message and increase media presence across key areas, including product, healthcare, commercial growth, and more.
• Build and cultivate cross-functional relationships with our leaders across several teams—product, engineering, commercial, finance, legal, marketing, and people—to ensure we’re delivering consistent messages internally and externally.
• Manage executive media training, preparing Oura leaders for high-profile interviews, speaking engagements, and public appearances; help manage logistics and develop prep and event materials.
• Act as a point of contact for all corporate and brand PR, crisis communications, and media relations inquiries.
• Agency Management
• Oversee and manage relationships with external PR agencies across multiple verticals, including consumer lifestyle, corporate, international, and healthcare, ensuring alignment with brand strategy, consistency in messaging, and the execution of high-impact campaigns.

Requirements

We would love to have you on our team if you have:

• 12+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or corporate communications, including External, Internal, Executive, Corporate, and Crisis communications. Extra points for experience in consumer technology and health technology industries.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and adapt messaging for different audiences.
• Experience working in the tech, health, or consumer lifestyle sectors is a plus.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate, and drive collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to think strategically while also being hands-on in executing high-impact initiatives.
• Experience working closely and building trust with C-suite executive team and navigating crisis communications with poise.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
• An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
• 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
• Paid sick leave and parental leave

Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

• Region 1: $165,000-$206,000
• Region 2: $156,000-$195,000
• Region 3:  $143,000-$179,000

A recruiter can determine your zones/tiers based on your US location.

We are not considering candidates residing in the following states: Alaska (AK), Arkansas (AR), Delaware (DE), Iowa (IA), Mississippi (MS), Missouri (MO), Nebraska (NE), Oklahoma (OK), Rhode Island (RI), South Dakota (SD), Vermont (VT), West Virginia (WV), and Wisconsin (WI)

Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at Oura are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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