Head of Corporate PR

Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. We're looking for a strong communications leader to join the Communications & Policy team to help shape how the world understands Whatnot – our business momentum, our leadership in live, and our role in the broader commerce landscape. The Director, Head of Corporate PR will lead our corporate PR strategy, building and protecting Whatnot's reputation with the press, key partners, and the broader industry.

Responsibilities

Lead corporate PR strategy, building and protecting Whatnot's reputation with the press, key partners, and the broader industry; Own the PR strategy that establishes Whatnot as the defining company in live commerce – with business press, financial media, and industry influencers; Own executive thought leadership programs that build visibility for senior leaders across business press, podcasts, and industry stages; Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Data and the leadership team to lead communications around financial milestones and strategic announcements; Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on reputational risk, developing the frameworks, playbooks, and instincts to navigate sensitive situations with speed and judgment; Lead communications that deepen Whatnot's credibility and visibility with sellers, brand partners, and the broader commerce and creator economy ecosystem

Requirements

12+ years of communications experience; Deep expertise shaping corporate narratives for high-growth companies, ideally within consumer tech, marketplace, fintech, or creator-driven industries; Strong relationships across business, financial, and trade press – from the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg to industry-specific outlets covering commerce, retail, and the creator economy; A track record of leading communications through high-stakes moments: fundraises, executive transitions, regulatory scrutiny, product issues, and rapid growth; Exceptional writing and messaging skills, with the ability to translate complex business situations into clear, credible, and compelling narratives; Experience partnering directly with C-suite executives – you're a trusted advisor who can push back, move fast, and deliver under pressure; Strong people management experience – you've built and led high-performing teams and know how to develop talent while staying hands-on yourself; Low ego and high ownership: you're equally comfortable in a strategy meeting and drafting a statement at midnight; A builder's mentality: you're excited about creating programs, playbooks, and processes from the ground up in a fast-changing environment; You are a problem solver with sharp judgment and the ability to stay calm when the stakes are high

Benefits

Generous Holiday and Time off Policy; Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision; Work From Home Support; Home office setup allowance; Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet; Care benefits; Monthly allowance for wellness; Annual allowance towards Childcare; Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses; Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally; Monthly allowance to dogfood the app; Parental Leave; 16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work