Head of Communications

About the Company

Nirvana is transforming the $1 trillion commercial insurance industry, which still relies on outdated processes like paperwork and fax machines. Rates are often disconnected from actual risk, quotes take weeks, and claims drag on for months. Using data and AI, Nirvana is reimagining insurance from the ground up. We’ve built cutting-edge predictive models using 50B+ miles of proprietary IoT data and AI-powered underwriting and claims to deliver speeds over 2x faster. With a proven model achieving a $300M+ run-rate and industry-leading loss ratios, we’re backed by marquee VCs like Lightspeed, General Catalyst, and Valor. We’re expanding beyond an AI-native insurer into a broader platform, transforming the entire insurance value chain. This role is about shaping the narrative for what we’re becoming, not just what we’ve been.

About the Role

As Head of Communications, you’ll partner with the CEO to define how the market perceives Nirvana while building our external and internal communications strategy as the first dedicated hire.

Responsibilities

• Own our communications and PR strategy to elevate our market presence with investors, candidates, customers, and partners.
• Craft compelling narratives that position us as the category-defining innovator in AI and insurance.
• Shape investor-facing messaging and materials alongside the CEO.
• Advance executive visibility through thought leadership and public presence.
• Cultivate strong relationships with press and influencers.
• Manage internal communications in partnership with key stakeholders.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in communications, PR, corporate communications, or a related field.
• In-house experience building and scaling the comms function in high-growth companies without an existing playbook.
• Experience with executive communications and building leadership presence.
• Strong relationships with tech, business, fintech, and/or insurtech press.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic and analytical thinker who can distill complex technical and product concepts into compelling stories for different audiences.
• Thrive in fast-moving, high-growth environments.
• Bias-to-action: you move fast and aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty.
• Experience managing multiple brands or product lines is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary & equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% employer paid).
• 401k with up to 4% company match.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Wellness reimbursement.

Pay

We set our salary ranges using compensation data from companies similar to our stage and size. For this role, the estimated total cash compensation is $180,000–$275,000. The actual total cash salary will vary depending on factors unique to each candidate, including location, job-related knowledge, transferable skills, work experience, and our assessment of your level during the interview process. Nirvana offers equity for all full-time employees, which is not included in the range listed above and will impact your overall compensation.