🚀 Whatnot

Whatnot is a live-stream shopping platform and marketplace backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and CapitalG. We’re building the future of ecommerce by bringing together community, shopping, and entertainment. We’re guided by our values, and as a remote-first team, we operate from hubs across the US, Canada, Ireland, the UK, and Germany.

We’re innovating in the fast-moving world of live auctions across categories like sports, fashion, video games, and streetwear. Our platform combines thorough seller vetting with a strong community focus to create a welcoming space where buyers and sellers can connect over shared interests.

And we’re growing. Over the past two years, Whatnot has been the fastest-growing marketplace in the US, and we’re hiring proactive, forward-thinking problem solvers across every function. 💻 Role

The Communications team is looking for an experienced, high-energy Head of Internal Communications. Reporting to the VP of Communications and partnering closely with each department, you’ll build awareness of key business information and decisions, spotlight the work of teams and individuals across the company, and collect ongoing feedback to measure progress against our goals. Highlights include:

– Build and scale our strategy: Develop and execute Whatnot’s global internal communications strategy. Create programs and explore new ways to engage, energize, and inspire employees.
– Strengthen a best-in-class culture: Whatnot is a special place. In this role, you’ll create programs that help our distinct, intentional culture grow alongside the company.
– Trusted partner: Collaborate with leaders and teams to bring our internal communications strategy to life, ensuring we prioritize open communication that helps employees do their best work.
– Channel strategy: Review and optimize our internal communications channels and design new ways to share important updates so employees stay informed. Track, analyze, and report on the impact, effectiveness, and responses to internal messaging.

👋 You

Curious about who thrives at Whatnot? We’ve found that people with low ego, a growth mindset, and a preference for taking action with high impact tend to do best here.

As our Head of Internal Communications, you should have 8+ years of communications experience, plus:

– In-house experience and experience leading internal communications within a high-growth startup, marketplace, or creator-focused platform
– A proven record of building successful internal communications programs
– An understanding of how to craft thoughtful narratives that help people grasp important topics, even when they’re complex or nuanced
– A passion for internal communications, along with excitement for jumping into different communications projects as they arise
– Experience advising executive leadership on internal communications impact and strategy
– Experience building relationships and working cross-functionally with partners such as People, Marketing, and more
– Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop key messages and content across multiple channels
– A data-driven approach, with experience creating and improving measurement strategies for internal communications effectiveness
– The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
– A solid understanding of the tech and/or ecommerce landscape

💰 Compensation

For US-based applicants: $170,000/year to $230,000/year + benefits + stock options

The salary range may include multiple levels relevant to this position. Final compensation will depend on factors such as level, relevant experience, skills, and expertise. This range reflects base salary only—excluding benefits (details below) and equity in the form of stock options. 🎁 Benefits

– Flexible time off and company-wide holidays (including spring and winter break)
– Health insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision
– Work-from-home support
– $1,000 home office setup allowance
– $150 monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
– Care benefits
– $450 monthly allowance for food
– $500 monthly allowance for wellness
– $5,000 annual allowance toward childcare
– $20,000 lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility-related expenses
– Retirement: 401k offerings for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and pension plans internationally
– Parental leave
– 16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month of gradual return to work (*company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements, which take priority)

💛 EOE

Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other category protected by local law. We believe our work and culture improve when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented across our workforce.