Strategic Communications Manager

The Opportunity Grow Therapy is on a mission to serve as the trusted partner for therapists growing their practice, and patients accessing high-quality care. Powered by technology, we are a three-sided marketplace that empowers providers, augments insurance payors, and serves patients. Following the mass increase in depression and anxiety, the need for accessibility is more important than ever. To make our vision for mental healthcare a reality, we’re building a team of entrepreneurs and mission-driven go-getters. Since launching in February 2021, we’ve empowered more than ten thousand therapists and hundreds of thousands of clients across the country and insurance landscape. We’ve raised more than $328 Mm in funding, including our Series D, at a $3 B valuation from Sequoia Capital, Transformation Capital, TCV, SignalFire, Menlo Ventures, Goldman Sachs Alternatives, and others. Grow Therapy is looking for a Manager, Strategic Communications to help build a sophisticated external communications operation for a brand that is all about personal and professional growth. You will be contributing to making Grow a household name, known as the most trusted authority in mental health, modernizing how care is delivered, and positively impacting society on a mass scale. In this role you will turn product, clinical, and research work into stories that build credibility with consumers, media, employers, payors, primary care partners, and top talent alike. You will own proactive newsmaking around company milestones while handling reactive moments with calm, sound judgment. You will partner closely with leaders from across the company, and you will report to the Head of Strategic Communications. What You’ll Be Doing Own PR execution for Grow's priority initiatives, increasing our share of voice relative to competitors and positioning Grow as a go-to source on topics such as youth mental health, social media, connection, coping skills, personal growth and AI's role in psychological health. Turn product, clinical, and research work into compelling stories, packaging data, benchmark research, advisory work, and client insights into media moments that build trust and distinguish Grow in the market. Lead company visibility around key milestones, including executive hires, awards, partner moments, rebrand news, and year-end momentum stories. Build distinct storylines for consumers, business and tech media, employers, payors, primary care partners, clinical researchers, and top tech talent, and activate the right messengers to carry them, from executives and clinicians to providers, investors, and external researchers. Keep earned media, executive social, blog and Substack, and dynamic social working off one shared story calendar, strengthening reporter relationships and managing reactive issues as they arise. You’ll Be a Good Fit If You can turn complex product, research, and business updates into clear, engaging stories that both consumer and business audiences understand. You have run integrated campaigns across earned media, owned content, executive channels, events, partnerships, and social, and you write and edit the core materials yourself, including pitches, press releases, FAQs, talking points, blog posts, and briefing documents. You build and maintain strong relationships with reporters, editors, creators, and other trusted third parties, and you lead proactive newsmaking while handling reactive issues with calm judgment. You work cross-functionally with product, clinical, marketing, legal, and leadership teams to keep messaging aligned, and you prep spokespeople and executives for interviews, launches, events, and sensitive moments. You manage agencies, timelines, approvals, and multiple fast-moving work streams at once, and you coach teammates and improve processes to strengthen future campaigns. Employment Type Full Time, Exempt Base Compensation The base compensation range for this position is $144,000–$168,000 USD Annually This is a hybrid role with the expectation to work onsite from our NYC hub location three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and travel 2–3 times per year (e.g., company and department offsites). The base compensation for this role will vary depending on several factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, and the candidate’s working location. Full Time Employee Benefits Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus life and disability coverage. Parental Leave & Family Support: Up to 18 weeks paid leave and a new child stipend. Financial Wellness: 401(k) program and equity opportunities. Meals & Home Office Support: Stipends for home office setup and ongoing funds for meals, with tailored perks for both remote and in‑office employees. Time Off to Recharge: Flexible PTO, 12 paid holidays, and a full winter break week. Wellness & Development: Annual stipends to put towards personal & professional growth. Mental & Physical Health Support: No-cost access to therapy through the Grow platform, weekly flexible hours for self‑care ("Mental Health Mornings/Afternoons") and memberships to leading wellness apps (such as One Medical, Headspace, and Talkspace). Extra Perks: Pet insurance discounts, commuter benefits, and global travel assistance. Research shows that some groups hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. If you’re excited about this role but don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply. At Grow, we value diverse experiences, transferable skills, and the unique strengths each person brings. Grow Therapy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Use of AI Tools: We use certain AI and automated tools to support recruitment. These tools help our team review applications, organize interviews, detect potential application integrity issues, and maintain interview records; they do not make final hiring decisions. Application Review: Ashby's AI‑Assisted Application Review helps review application materials against role‑specific criteria and may flag potential fraud or integrity issues for recruiter review. All advancement decisions are made by our human recruiting team after independent review. See Ashby's AI Bias Audit Report. Interview Recording: We use BrightHire to record interviews, supporting note‑taking and consistency across candidates. Learn more. Interviews are confidential; you may ask your interviewer to stop recording anytime, or opt out in advance. Choosing not to be recorded will not, by itself, affect your candidacy. AI‑Assisted Recruiter Screen: For select roles, BrightHire's AI features may help structure initial recruiter screens and organize interview notes. All responses are reviewed by our recruiting team; no hiring decisions are made by AI alone. State‑specific notices: Depending on your location, you may have additional rights. 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