# External Communications Lead (United States) at Karat

- Company: Karat
- What the company does: The trusted standard for technical interview and screening services. Expert evaluation, global benchmarks, and workforce intelligence for the human+AI era. Backed by Norwest.
- Company website: https://www.karat.io/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Remote (United States - Select States)
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-09-04
- Apply by: 2026-10-19
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/karat/jobs/8784738002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/karat-external-communications-lead-united-states/

## About the role

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.

## What they're looking for

- 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

Tags: Marketing